FTTH Deployment In USA And Canada

NEFC trade showDavid Russell, marketing director of Calix, is featured speaker at the July 28 New England Fiberoptic Council (NEFC) meeting. He will explain progress to date in the deployment of fiber to the home (FTTH) services in the U.S. and Canada.

Deployments taking place and what types of operators are deploying FTTH, plus the implications of the National Broadband Plan, (and the broadband stimulus awards) will also be discussed.

Russell has more than 20 years in business development and marketing of fiber access systems for broadband service providers. He joined Calix through its 2006 acquisition of Optical Solutions, the pioneer in FTTH and GPON, and serves as chairman of the FTTH Council board of directors.

Meeting is at the Sheraton Framingham, 6 p.m. To register or for information e-mail info@nefc.com or call (617) 548-NEFC. Cost is $45 and includes dinner.

NEFC is composed of individual members and corporate sponsors in research, education, manufacturing, or application of fiberoptic products, or who are professionally involved with the fiberoptics industry.