Alloptic Partners With Bahrain Service Provider, 2Connect

Business Wire, Feb 15, 2007

LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Alloptic, Inc. a global leader in the development of Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, announced that they are partnering with leading telecommunications service provider, 2Connect. With an innovative portfolio of voice and data services guaranteed by an independent state-of-the-art network, 2Connect is using Alloptic's GEPON solution to offer advanced communication solutions to their customers.

"We chose to work with Alloptic because they are a global leader it the design and development of Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Networks," said Fahad AlShirawi, Managing Director, 2Connect. "Alloptic's PON solution allows us to cost effectively deliver a complete set of communication services at speeds far superior to traditional copper technology. This allows us to guarantee a highly secure integrated solution that will help increase our customers' operational efficiency."

Alloptic systems are in use around the world and offer years of field-hardened operational experience. The Alloptic solution leverages industry-standard protocols and architectures with cutting-edge technology to deliver gigabits of bandwidth to residential and business users. With a patented ability to support traditional TDM voice over an Ethernet-based platform, Alloptic provides the full suite of emerging and legacy services for the complete range of voice, data, and video applications.

"Through our partnership with 2Connect, Alloptic is able to satisfy the regions demand for world class communication, entertainment, security, and home automation services," said Ric Johnsen, President and CEO for Alloptic. "The phenomenal rate of growth and new construction in the region makes the GCC one of the world's fastest developing markets."

About Alloptic, Inc.

Alloptic is a global leader in the development of Passive Optical Network (PON) technology. Alloptic provides the full suite of emerging and legacy services for the complete range of voice, data, and video applications. Service providers worldwide rely on Alloptic to deliver all their communications, entertainment, building automation, and security services to all their customers.

About 2Connect WLL

2Connect is a leading telecommunications service provider that offers an innovative portfolio of voice and data services that includes advanced internet and IP based solutions guaranteed by an independent state-of-the-art network, wireless technology, and IT consulting support. 2Connect creates a new, energetic and dynamic LINK between its customers and the next generation of telecommunications services.