Lexcom, a full-services communications company based in Lexington, N.C., is deploying the Trident7â„¢ Universal Access Platform from Wave7 Optics to provide a "triple play of RF and IP video, voice and data services to homes and businesses throughout their service region. Wave7 Optics is a leading supplier of GE-PON and GPON standards-based FTTP (fiber to the premises) equipment for residential and business services.
Lexcom is deploying the Trident7 as an "overlay network to an existing telephony and HFC (hybrid fiber-coax) network serving parts of the city and Davidson County. Wave7 Optics is uniquely qualified for Lexcom's project due to their patented "RF return technology, as well as their excellent track record and growing share in the "IOC (Independent Operating Companies) space.
"The economics of the Trident7 system allows us to go all the way to the home with fiber, and Wave7's integrated RF return technology allows us to support all of our existing set-top boxes and any other SCTE and DOCSIS compatible set-top boxes, said Michael Smith, Engineering Manager at Lexcom. "We need a universal FTTH solution that will enable us to have a choice in the most cost-effective network configuration, depending on various factors, be it EPON, GPON or point-to-point.
"As a function of including the most advanced technology, the Trident7 enables service providers to operate an FTTH network with several capital and operating expense advantages, said Emmanuel Vella, CMO of Wave7 Optics. "For instance, the Trident7 product portfolio includes a field deployable Compact Optical Line Terminal (COLT) option, which enables Lexcom to extend their reach to other service areas, such as greenfield developments, without the costs associated with building a ˜central office' type facility or deploying environmentally controlled cabinets.
Lexcom began this project in the second quarter of 2007, with service beginning in the fourth quarter of 2007. The Trident7 is the industry's only universal FTTP platform capable of delivering standards-based GE-PON and GPON technologies from a common chassis.
About Lexcom
Established in 1896, Lexcom Inc. is the holding company for Lexcom Telephone, Lexcom Long Distance, Lexcom Cable Services and Lexcom Wireless -- each of which is included under the operating name of Lexcom Communications.
About Wave7 Optics
Wave7 Optics (www.wave7optics.com) has established itself as an industry leader in optical broadband access systems with an expanding FTTP product portfolio featuring a variety of architectural options, based on IP and Ethernet standards, for "triple play" voice, video and data services. The company's patented Trident7â„¢ and Last Mile Linkâ„¢ systems are gaining market share rapidly around the world with service providers in the PTT, IOC, CLEC, MSO, municipal, utility and real estate development categories.
