OAKLAND, Calif. -- Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE), a global pioneer in FTTx network access solutions, is building upon the recent momentum of its flagship MXKTM intelligent multi-services access node (MSAN) by introducing two very-high-bit rate digital subscriber line (VDSL2) cards that significantly increase the density levels of the MXK platform in copper-based networks and enable service providers to achieve an aggregate 100+Mbps throughput on copper last mile for advanced triple-play services. These new cards are especially beneficial in Fiber to the Curb (FTTC) applications and multi-dwelling unit (MDU) environments.

Deployments of the MXK have now exceeded 750 units worldwide as telcos, cable operators and utilities continue to recognize the long-term investment returns received from Zhone’s combined gigabit passive optical network (GPON) and Active Ethernet solution. Now, with the addition of the new 24-port VDSL2 card and the 24-port VDSL2 Plus Splitter card, Zhone customers will be able to deliver even higher bandwidth and higher revenue triple-play services via the MXK platform. And with ADSL2+ fall-back support, the new cards offer superior investment protection for many different types and models of CPE.

“Zhone’s MXK has been well-received in the industry because it gives carriers the flexibility they need to cost-effectively deliver triple play services over existing facilities, regardless of fiber or xDSL network architecture they’re using to do so,” noted Brian Caskey, chief marketing officer of Zhone. “We have been very pleased to see such continued global momentum for our flagship MXK system this year, and we will continue to invest in new technologies to strengthen the platform and add new benefits for our customers. The addition of these higher performance VDSL2 cards are the critical next step in addressing their bandwidth needs immediately to ensure greater ROI long-term.”

Zhone Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ZHNE)