Armstrong Selects Alloptic for FTTP Deployment in Butler County, PA.

LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Alloptic, Inc., a global leader in the design and development of Passive Optical Networks (PONs), the most widely deployed next generation access network solution, announced that Armstrong, a division of Armstrong Group of Companies, located in Butler, PA, has selected Alloptic's MicroNode[TM] as their fiber-to-the-home technology, with the first major project starting in Butler County.

"The MicroNode[TM] allows Armstrong to take HFC to one home per node instead of the traditional two hundred and fifty (250) homes-passed per node," said Mike Giobbi, Chief Technology Officer. "I refer to the architecture as HFc (little 'c') since the only coax is in the customer's home. This preserves the investment in our Video, DOCSIS, and PacketCable Infrastructures along with Digital Set-Tops, Cable Modems, and MTAs." Giobbi points out that another benefit is the cost savings by eliminating maintenance functions such as sweeping and Signal Leakage drive-outs.

Alloptic is an industry leader in the development and deployment of deep fiber technology. Alloptic's access network systems have been deployed around the world and offer the only solution with years of field-hardened operational history. Alloptic offers the widest portfolio of products for fiber access networks.

"Armstrong had the opportunity of a greenfield development where they could install any technology they wanted," said Shane Eleniak, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Alloptic. "We are pleased they chose Alloptic's deep fiber MicroNode[TM] solution, which lets Armstrong install the completely passive fiber network today while continuing to use their current headend, set top box, and modem equipment. This enables them to readily migrate to an ultra high-speed network, as customers, applications, and services require, without expensive and time-consuming outside plant changes. Armstrong is another of our customers finding that a deep fiber strategy makes superior financial, operational, and strategic sense."

About Alloptic, Inc.

Alloptic delivers proven, standards-based, passive optical access equipment for fiber-to-the-home, business, and multi-dwelling unit that simplifies fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) deployment. Alloptic enables ultra fast Internet, state-of-the-art TV and worry-free telephone service connected affordably, reliably and efficiently at the speed-of-light. Alloptic's unique, flexible technology enables service providers to deploy true triple-play services, including voice (TDM and IP), video (RF and IP), and data. Alloptic's network access equipment serves communities, telecommunications carriers, and providers in the U.S. and around the world.

Founded in 1999, Alloptic is privately held and based in Livermore, California. Alloptic continues to seek exceptional candidates for positions in all functional areas to support our on-going growth. For more information, please visit www.alloptic.com.