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ASSIA, Inc. Secures $10M in New Financing

Strategic DSL Service Provider Investment to Fuel ASSIA’S Advanced DSM Development

Redwood City, Calif. – November 2, 2009 – ASSIA, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance software tools for Dynamic Spectrum Management (DSM) of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) networks, today announced that it has secured $10 million in strategic investment financing. New investors Mingly China Growth Fund and SFR Development joined previous investors Swisscom Ventures, Stanford University, and T-Venture in raising this round. ASSIA has more than 23 million lines under management with top tier service providers in North America and Europe and trials underway on those continents as well as Asia and South America. more

HERNDON, VA–(11/02/09) - RCN Corporation (NASDAQ:RCNI) announced today that RCN Business Services is expanding its data product suite by introducing wideband cable modem offerings through the rollout of DOCSIS 3.0 technology to the Small, Medium Business (SMB) market.

RCN is a leading provider of all-digital and high definition video, high-speed internet, and premium voice services to residential and small-medium sized business customers, as well as high-capacity transport services to carrier and large enterprise customers.

RCN Business Services will take advantage of the next generation DOCSIS specification to introduce cable modems that deliver up to three times faster speeds than today’s highest speed services. The company plans to launch in more

Qwest Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Third Quarter Highlights

Achieves strong adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow(a)
Improved revenue mix and efficiencies drive adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.8 percent
IP revenue growth supports continued market share gains in enterprise space
Growing demand for high-speed services on fiber to the node network
Completion of wireless migration on track
Updates financial guidance

Qwest Communications (NYSE:Q) today reported financial results for the third quarter 2009. In the quarter, net income was $136 million. Earnings per share were 8 cents, which was equal to prior-year results. Current quarter earnings per share results include a 1 cent charge for severance, realignment and restructuring cost and litigation expense. The prior-year results include a 1 cent charge for severance, realignment and restructuring. The third quarter, net operating revenue of $3.1 billion includes 36 percent growth in more

FairPoint Reaches Agreement with Bank Lenders –
Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Proceeding

Chapter 11 Filing Will Not Impact the Company’s Operations or Customers
and Will Reduce Debt by $1.7 billion

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 26, 2009) – FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NYSE: FRP) (the “Company”), a leading provider of a full range of communications services, today announced it has reached agreement on a comprehensive financial restructuring plan (the “Restructuring Plan”) with lenders (the “Supporting Lenders”) holding more than 50 percent of the outstanding debt under its secured credit facility. The Restructuring Plan is expected to reduce the Company’s debt by $1.7 billion thereby providing a long-term solution for the Company’s balance sheet. more

Strategy Analytics: Broadband Operator Profits Threatened by Price Cutting

Tariff Cuts Need Precise Targets

Boston, MA - October 20, 2009 – Broadband operators stand to lose revenues and profits, unless they precisely target new tariff and service bundles by market segment. Research from the new Strategy Analytics Tariff & Revenue Strategies Service (TRS) warns service providers to be wary of commodity pricing as competition heats up. more

PARIS, October 20, 2009 – Modern VideoFilm, headquartered in Burbank, California, has deployed Ekinops equipment to build an optical network for transporting uncompressed high-definition (HD) video. The network is used to transport video and data during the post-production process for movies and TV shows.
Modern VideoFilm, one of the premiere post-production companies in the entertainment industry, sits in the core of the movie and TV production business and provides services to all the major Hollywood studios. The company has several locations in the Los Angeles area that are networked together so teams can access data between sites.
“Since the emergence of high-definition technology, the need to transport HD video between our different facilities has increased rapidly,” explained Kim Roberts, Director of Corporate Services at Modern VideoFilm. “There really isn’t a comprehensive HD infrastructure that will fit our needs in place yet, so we decided to lease dark more

ADTRAN, Inc. Reports Results for Third Quarter 2009 and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct 13, 2009 — ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN) reported results for the third quarter of 2009. Sales were $128,062,000 for the quarter, compared to $137,195,000 for the third quarter of 2008. Net income was $21,583,000 for the quarter, compared to $22,411,000 for the third quarter of 2008. Earnings per share, assuming dilution, were $0.34 for the quarter, compared to $0.35 for the third quarter of 2008. more

FORCE10 NETWORKS EXPANDS “MIDDLE MILE” OFFERING WITH POWERFUL NEW ETHERNET-BASED SOLUTION FOR CARRIERS

New C-Series customers Fibertech Networks and Manti demonstrate how Force10 Ethernet switch/routers solve the challenges associated with delivering next generation broadband services

SAN JOSE, Calif., October 13, 2009 – Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced that the company’s solution for the “middle mile” has been expanded to include a family of resilient, high-performance Ethernet switch/routers. more

Guy Beverlin Joins as Executive Vice President, Operations; Brings Record of
Industry Success to Build Move`s World Class Operating Capabilities

AMERICAN FORK, Utah — Move Networks, a global provider of comprehensive “television over the Internet” and IPTV solutions, announced today that it has appointed Guy Beverlin to the position of Executive Vice President, Operations. Beverlin, who has a proven record of designing and building world class operations centers of excellence, will lead the continued build out of Move`s network and operations capabilities. more

Zhone Introduces Industry’s Most Comprehensive ONT Portfolio for Snap-to-Fit Provisioning of Differentiated FTTx Services

Zhone Adds Powerful Suite of Automation Features to Cut Time, Cost and Complexity of FTTx Service Delivery

Oakland, CA —October 6, 2009 — Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE), a global leader in network access solutions, today announced the addition of 24 new zNID(TM) models for the industry’s most comprehensive ONT (Optical Network Terminal) portfolio. Zhone’s snap-to-fit approach means less equipment costs, tighter network integration and targeted service differentiation on the full range of FTTx applications, from distinctive corporate business communications to residential triple-play and mobile backhaul. Zhone’s new ONT line includes a powerful suite of automation features to cut installation times and provide ultimate flexibility in the field. more