Blue Ridge to overbuild DOCSIS 3.1 networks in rural Pennsylvania with fiber

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that after successfully deploying its first fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) system in rural Westfield, Pennsylvania, cable operator Blue Ridge Communications has selected the Calix Intelligent Access EDGE solution as the transformation catalyst for rebuilding its 8000 miles of existing cable plant. Intelligent Access EDGE, powered by the software-defined modular Network Innovation Platform (AXOS), and the innovative DOCSIS Provisioning Connector (DPx), will deliver 10Gbps to Blue Ridge's entire service area of 250,000+ homes passed.

By leveraging Calix's market-leading software platforms, Blue Ridge Communications is anticipating major OPEX savings of up to 50 percent as well as significant reduction in energy consumption of up to 90 percent over DOCSIS/HFC. Teaming with Calix to satisfy customer demand for high-speed symmetrical broadband will provide Blue Ridge subscribers with lightning-fast broadband service 10 times faster than that of their current DOCSIS service resulting in an increased quality of customer experience (QoE).

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