SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Occam Networks(R) Inc. (NASDAQ:OCNW), a leading supplier of innovative Ethernet and IP-based loop carrier equipment to telecommunications companies, announced today that 3 Rivers Communications, a leading telecommunications service provider in Montana, has deployed Occam's Broadband Loop Carrier (BLC) system to provide Triple Play services to its customers. The company offers dial-up, DSL and satellite Internet access, local and long distance phone service as well as satellite TV.

"We selected Occam because of its commitment to provide excellent service as well as for the high performance and stability of the BLC platform," said Ron Warnick, operations manager for technologies of 3 Rivers. "Occam's dedication to understanding and recommending the best solutions for our network has enabled us to offer advanced services over the most reliable network possible. As we continue to enhance our service offerings, we are certain that our relationship with Occam will continue to grow."

3 Rivers is deploying Occam's BLC 6312 and 6252 blades as part of a network upgrade to push fiber to more than 10 central offices, with a series of 1Gigabit connecting networks. When complete, 3 Rivers will offer FTTH to 521 homes in the Fairfield, Montana, and copper POTS, high speed Internet and video services in other exchanges throughout its service area.

"Working with the independent telco cooperatives such as 3 Rivers demonstrates the effectiveness of Occam's BLC solution in helping local telcos upgrade their networks to offer enhanced voice, data and video services," said Russ Sharer, vice president of marketing for Occam. "We are eager to help 3 Rivers as they continue to expand the services they offer their customers as well as update their network infrastructure."

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