Bloomingdale Telephone Moves to All IP and Gigabit Ethernet with Occam BLC 6000.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Michigan IOC Rebuilds Telecommunications Network with a Goal of Delivering Triple Play Services

Occam Networks Inc. (OTCBB: OCCM), a supplier of innovative Ethernet- and IP-based loop carrier equipment to telecommunications companies worldwide, today announced that Bloomingdale Telephone Co. will use the Occam BLC 6000 System as a key element in its telecommunications network as it transitions from TDM equipment to IP- and Gigabit Ethernet-based products. The upgraded network enables the independent operating company (IOC) in southwest Michigan to deliver POTS and high-speed data over DSL immediately and sets the stage for the IOC to deliver Voice over IP (VoIP) and IP video next year.

Bloomingdale, which is more than 100 years old, began their network transition with the construction of new outside plant facilities. Today, the IOC has a Tekelec softswitch and the BLC 6000 Central Office Terminal (COT) with three shelves installed in its central office (CO). The BLC 6000 is installed in nine remote terminals running on two Gigabit Ethernet fiber rings. The company expects to begin turning up service in the second quarter of 2005.

"We knew we wanted to use IP and Gigabit Ethernet to connect our remote terminals, and we also needed to add copper lines," said Dan Key, facilities manager for Bloomingdale. "The BLC 6000 offered us the flexibility to support our extensive fiber network and our new and existing copper infrastructure using Gigabit Ethernet for transport. We really like the versatility of the Occam BLC."

Bloomingdale selected the Occam BLC 6000 from among products offered from eight manufacturers. "We based our selection on the functionality of the product, the services the product would enable us to deliver and the experience and reputation of the company with whom we would be working," said Key.

Although the IOC also owns a cable TV company, they plan to deliver IP video over their copper telephone plant to reach customers they are unable to reach currently through the cable TV affiliate.

Key continued, "We know that we can reach more customers with more services by switching to an IP/Ethernet network -- and that's the ultimate goal. With the Occam BLC we are positioned to deliver IP video, VoIP and whatever new service comes along. And, we can deliver these services for less cost and with the same degree of reliability."

"We are pleased to support Bloomingdale in their transition to an IP- and Gigabit Ethernet-based network that provides them with the flexibility they need to offer new services that will help to grow their subscriber base," said Russ Sharer, vice president of sales and marketing for Occam. "We look forward to working with them and helping them to achieve their goals of a next-generation network that equals those of much bigger competitors."

About Bloomingdale Telephone Co.

Founded in 1904, Bloomingdale Telephone Co. is a multifaceted communications company that provides a complete array of services -- from telephone service to long distance to cable television and Internet to DIRECTV(C). The independent operating company (IOC) serves approximately 2,200 residences and businesses in the village of Bloomingdale and parts of seven Van Buren and Allegan county townships with service superior in quality to that supplied by many of the major telephone companies. Headquartered in Bloomingdale, Mich., the company serving area encompasses approximately 68 square miles in southwest Michigan. Additional information can be found at www.btc-bci.com.

About Occam Networks Inc.

Occam Networks Inc. develops and markets innovative broadband loop carrier networking equipment that enables telephone companies to deliver voice, data and video services. Based on Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP) technologies, Occam's equipment allows telecommunications service providers to profitably deliver traditional phone services, as well as advanced Voice over IP, residential and business broadband, and digital television services through a single, all-packet access network. Occam is headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif. Additional information can be found at www.occamnetworks.com.

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