CopperCom Makes CLEC Expansion, Next-Generation Services Possible for Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone Association.

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- CopperCom today announced Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone Association, in Grand Mound, Iowa, has replaced its legacy Class 5 switching system with CopperCom's Converged Switching eXchange (CSX(R)) next-generation switch. The deployment furthers Grand Mound's CLEC expansion strategy, which includes a major fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) rollout, and the addition of next-generation IP services, such as voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

CopperCom's CSX Switching System is field-proven and capable of delivering applications ranging from greenfield deployments and cap-and-replace of legacy systems to advanced service delivery over packet networks. The CSX offers advanced VoIP services, legacy voice services, and personalized control of features via the newly-launched Switchmaxx Unified Self-Care(TM) Web portal and applications web-based interface. The CSX's flexibility, architectural scalability and robust feature set make it the softswitch solution of choice for IOCs and CLECs alike.

"The main reason for our upgrade to the CopperCom CSX from the legacy softswitch was to support our ongoing CLEC push," said Mark Harvey, general manager, Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone Association. "The CopperCom CSX has enabled us to move forward with that process while bolstering our service offerings to include next-generation technologies."

One of a growing number of IOCs deploying a FTTH network, Grand Mound has begun implementing the network in sections within its CLEC territory and plans to continue expanding the FTTH area to include a large portion of its customer base.

"Clearly, Grand Mound is looking to the future and recognizes the competitive advantages brought by staying at the forefront of technology," said Tim Colby, senior vice president sales and marketing, CopperCom. "By reaping the benefits of a CLEC strategy and taking advantage of the CSX's next-generation capabilities, Grand Mound is ambitiously surpassing the standards and capabilities of status quo, legacy switching."

About CopperCom

CopperCom, Inc. provides innovative, next-generation switching, application and portal solutions for communications carriers. The company develops and delivers comprehensive solutions for carriers making the challenging transition to next-generation services or deploying leading-edge IP networks, from the ground up. The combination of CopperCom's technology and experienced management team make it the ideal partner for service providers seeking to flourish and expand in a competitive environment.

Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., CopperCom has been in the communications business for more than two decades. It is a subsidiary of The Heico Companies, an approximately $2.5 billion diversified organization specializing in the management of sector-leading companies. Heico offers the corporate strength, resources and leadership necessary to support CopperCom's growth. Additional information can be found at http://www.coppercom.com.

CopperCom is a trademark, and CSX a registered trademark of CopperCom, Inc.

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