Press Release

June 13, 2007 - Wave7 Optics Adds GPON Capability to Industry Leading Trident7 Universal Access Platform

Atlanta, Ga. – June 13, 2007 - Wave7 Optics, a leading supplier of fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband network equipment for residential and business services, today announced support for ITU-T G.984 Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network (GPON) standard networks via its Trident7™ Universal Access Platform.

The Trident7 platform’s GPON support is consistent with Wave7 Optics’ philosophy of supporting all access standards from a common “OLT” (Optical Line Terminal, installed in the central office or system head end). Trident7 is the industry’s only FTTP platform capable of delivering standards-based EPON (IEEE 802.3ah Ethernet in the First Mile standard) and GPON triple-play services from a common platform.

Trident7 incorporates fully standards-compliant chipsets to ensure interoperability, and features a diverse selection of “ONTs” (Optical Network Terminals, or customer premise equipment) designed to fulfill the needs of both residential and business customers. Wave7 Optics has been shipping the Trident7 platform since 2006 and its products are already deployed by over one hundred customers on six continents.

“GPON is the standard of choice for network operators in certain geographic areas and market segments, whereas others are deploying the EPON standard,” said Emmanuel Vella, Chief Marketing Officer for Wave7 Optics. “By supporting multiple standards with Trident7, we can effectively cater to any customer regardless of which standard they might embrace. Look for more exciting news in the coming months regarding support of other standards and products via the Trident7 platform.”

Wave7 Optics is currently taking orders for its Trident7 GPON product line, which will be on display at NXTComm in Chicago, as part of Embarq Logistics “Partners Pavilion” in booth 2826, June 19 – 21. Wave7 Optics is also participating at the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers “Cable-Tec Expo” in Orlando, June 20 – 22, in booth 632.

About Wave7 Optics
Wave7 Optics 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 Last Mile Link™ and Trident7 systems are gaining market share rapidly around the world with service providers in the IOC, CLEC, MSO, municipal, utility and real estate development categories.

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