OptiCom Inc. Finalizes Plans to be the First Fiber-to-the-Community Network in Missouri

MEXICO, Missouri – (April 4, 2003) – OptiCom Inc. a local company is partnering with market leader Optical Solutions to finalize plans to be the first Fiber-to-the-Community network in Missouri. The network has the capability to deliver voice, high-speed data, and video services to the residents and businesses in the Mexico area.

By utilizing fiber to connect the homes and offices we can greatly expand what services are available. We will also be able to reach the areas of the community that arent presently being served with advanced services like high-speed Internet," said Dan Barker, product development manager. Opticom plans to provide high-speed Internet for the rural population as well by using non-line of site wireless extending the reach of their fiber network in later phases of construction.

This is an exciting project for us to be able to offer services like this in rural Missouri, said Larry Snell, CEO of Opticom. This technology will enable us to give the community more choices about their communication and television services and greatly assist in furthering economic development in the area."

While this would be a first for Missouri, networks like this are being deployed in many other states across the country

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About OptiCom Inc.
Opticom is a locally owned business recently started to form a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier, Internet Provider, and Cable Television company in Central Missouri. Its staff includes over 32 years in the telephone construction business and 8 years in the Internet business.

Contacts:
Dan Barker             
OptiCom Inc.      
573.386.3636      
info@wiremexico.com

About Optical Solutions Inc.
Since 1996, Optical Solutions Inc. has been leading the FTTH industry with its patented FiberPath® fiber-to-the-home solution, which incorporates a passive optical network (PON) for broadband delivery of voice, video and high-speed data directly to the home and broader community. Optical Solutions systems can be found live and fully operable in communities throughout America and Canada. Optical Solutions customers are facilities-based service providers including independent telephone companies, competitive and incumbent local exchange carriers, utilities, municipalities and housing developers.

Contact:
Pam Enstad
763.268.3441
penstad@opticalsolutions.com