Alloptic, Inc., a global leader in the design and development of Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Networks (GEPONs), the most widely deployed next generation access network solution, announced that Hargray Communications, a major Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier, is delivering IPTV services to residents in Sun City Hilton Head, South Carolina.
"We've been using the Alloptic platform to deliver voice, data and RF Video services for several years," said Gerry Grayson, VP of Technology, Hargray Communications. "With the Alloptic platform we were able to seamlessly add IPTV to our service offering. With this Ethernet-based system, efficient multicast capabilities are an inherent function of the system. Alloptic's solution allows us to deliver 200+ channels without any bandwidth penalties. Additionally, with their IGMP fast leave implementation, our customers don't get bogged down with long channel change delays."
"IP is proving to be the wave of the future for television and video services" said Michael Howard, Principal Analyst and Co-Founder, Infonetics Research. "IPTV is opening up countless new entertainment options for the consumer. From video-on-demand to time-shifted television, and other applications, IP video services are now and will remain a driving technology for service providers as they compete for the hearts, minds, and pocket books of subscribers."
Alloptic is an industry leader in the development and deployment of IEEE Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) technology. Alloptic's access network solution has been deployed around the world and offers the only GEPON solution with five years of field hardened, operational history. The Alloptic solution leverages a standard ITU PON architecture while delivering a gigabit of bandwidth. With a native ability to support traditional TDM voice over an Ethernet-based platform, Alloptic is able to provide today's worry free telephone services while seamlessly supporting next generation services like IP HDTV.
"Since we turned up our first IPTV customers in 2003, Alloptic has been at the forefront of delivering this technology," said Shane Eleniak, VP of Marketing and Business Development for Alloptic. "We are pleased to expand our long standing relationship with Hargray Communications as they rollout IPTV services in Sun City."
About Alloptic Inc.
Alloptic delivers proven, standards-based, passive optical access equipment for fiber-to-the-home, business, and multi-dwelling unit that simplifies fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) deployment. Enabling ultra fast Internet, state-of-the-art cable TV and worry-free telephone service connected affordably, reliably and efficiently at the speed-of-light. Alloptic's unique, flexible technology enables service providers to deploy true triple-play services, including voice (TDM and IP), video (RF and IP), and data. Alloptic's network access equipment serves communities, telecommunications carriers, and cable providers in the U.S. and around the world.
Founded in 1999, Alloptic is privately held and based in Livermore, California. Alloptic continues to seek exceptional candidates for positions in all functional areas to support our on-going growth. For more information, please visit www.alloptic.com.
