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“When it comes to communications, MCG has the best game around. They have laid over 200 miles of fiberoptics cable around Oskaloosa and now offer the best communications package just about everywhere in town. They offer phone, digital television and high-speed Internet all in one easy package price. They do things right at MCG.”
MCG is Overbuilding Oskaloosa, Iowa, with FiberPath® Optical Solutions - Fiber Powered Communities
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - (Jan. 1, 2004) - Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) market leader Optical Solutions Inc. and Iowa-based Mahaska Communication Group (MCG) have entered into an agreement to provide direct fiber connections to the community of Oskaloosa, a college town in Southeast Iowa.
MCG is using Optical Solutions' FiberPath platform to build a "Fiber to the World" network that will link Oskaloosa and surrounding area businesses, residents to a state-of-the-art broadband communications network. MCG's fiber-optic services will include local and long distance telephone, high-speed Internet and digital television, with additional services planned for the future.
"With FiberPath we can offer a more comprehensive set of services than is currently available in the community," said MCG General Manager Frank Hansen. "Moreover, we'll package them at less expensive rates, and present them on one bill for the convenience of our customers."
A competitive service provider with local roots, MCG has grown its business over the last four years through the provision of wireless and fiber optic services to many of Oskaloosa's public and government offices, as well as the city's venerable William Penn University and Vennard College.
"MCG has a solid track record with fiber, and FiberPath offers a seamless progression for expanding their customer base," said Darryl Ponder, president and chief executive officer of Optical Solutions. "No better business case exists for providing multiple communications services at competitive prices over one network."
Construction of the FiberPath network is currently underway in Oskaloosa, and will continue to the remaining community throughout the coming year. MCG has erected a local business office at 112 First Avenue West where customers can interact with the company directly on service and billing inquiries.
About Optical Solutions
Optical Solutions Inc. is driving the gigabit passive optical network (GPON) evolution with its FiberPath� 500 fiber to the premises (FTTP) solution. FiberPath 500 incorporates GPON for broadband delivery of voice, video and high-speed data directly to the home and broader community. Optical Solutions leads the market with more than 60 percent of the installed base of PON systems in North America. These systems are fully operational and generating revenue. Optical Solutions' customers are facilities-based service providers, including independent telephone companies, competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers, utilities, municipalities and housing developers. For more information, please visit: www.opticalsolutions.com.