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Fiber-to-the-Home Press Conference to Bring Together Industry Experts and Government Officials for the Latest Analysis of Optical Fiber Technology

Posted on: Thursday, 14 April 2005, 09:00 CDT

FOCUS, FTTH Council and TIA join forces to examine the latest industry developments and showcase successful deployments in optical fiber communities across the U.S.

Three leading telecommunications industry organizations, Fiber Optic Communities of the United States (FOCUS), the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), today announced an upcoming press conference examining fiber-to-the-home in the United States. On Tuesday, May 10, 2005, a dynamic set of speakers will convene in Washington, D.C. to discuss the latest research and developments in optical fiber to homes and businesses, including Senator Charles Schumer of New York, Mayor Graham Richard of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Michael Render, a leading expert on U.S. fiber-to-the-home.

Experts also presenting at the conference include:

-- Link Hoewing, assistant vice president, Verizon which will have passed three million homes with fiber by the end of 2005;

-- Scott Cain, NTS Communications, an independent provider of "triple-play" fiber optic services in Lubbock, Texas and surrounding areas.

"Home and business owners in both rural and urban settings are benefiting from the value, reliability and speeds that optical fiber technology provides," said Max Kipfer, founder and president, FOCUS. "We'll learn from our event speakers how some of these communities are benefiting from FTTH technology, and also hear about the newest cities and towns that have joined the growing list of U.S. optical fiber communities."

Leonard Ray, FTTH Council president, adds, "As we will see from the list of new member communities, the social and economic advantages of optical fiber continue to drive demand for next generation communication infrastructures that enhance quality-of-life for both residential and business subscribers."

According to Matthew J. Flanigan, TIA president, the latest accounts of forward-looking communities investing in advanced communication technologies like FTTH demonstrate that the widespread value and economic impact of broadband will soon be impossible to ignore. "These communities provide a vital glimpse of what's possible today and in the future."

The press conference will begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT at 216 Hart Senate Office Building, Constitution Avenue and 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC. This event is open to the public. To register, please visit www.communitiesinfocus.org/eventregistration2.htm.

About FOCUS

Fiber Optic Communities of the United States is a non-profit organization representing communities with the most advanced communications networks in the world -- optical fiber running all the way to the home and business. The unlimited capacity of fiber allows super high quality voice, video and data services, plus applications like home security, home automation, and videoconferencing. The scalability, security, reduced maintenance and extended life of fiber-to-the-premise make it the most "future proof" of all communications infrastructures. Visit FOCUS at http://www.communitiesinfocus.org.

About the Fiber-to-the-Home Council

The Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council is a non-profit organization established in 2001 to educate the public on the opportunities and benefits of fiber-to-the-home solutions. FTTH Council members represent all areas of broadband industries, including telecommunications, computing, networking, system integration, engineering, and content-provider companies, as well as traditional telecommunications service providers, utilities and municipalities. Communities and organizations interested in exploring FTTH options can find information on the FTTH Council Web site at http://www.ftthcouncil.org or by e-mailing info@ftthcouncil.org.

About the Telecommunications Industry Association

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is the leading trade organization serving the communications and IT industry, with proven strengths in standards development, domestic and international public policy, and trade shows. Through its worldwide activities, TIA facilitates business development opportunities and a competitive market environment. The association provides a forum for its member companies, the manufacturers and suppliers of products and services used in global communications. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Visit us at http://www.tiaonline.org.

Source: Business Wire

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