Amphenol Corp. Secures Six-Year Contract with AT&T for Pacific Bell's Hybrid Fiber Coax Broadband Network

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Amphenol Corp., a leading manufacturer of connectors, cable, and interconnect systems, announced a significant six-year contract with AT&T for its subsidiary, Times Fiber Communications Inc., to provide a minimum of 80% of the distribution cable requirements for Pacific Bell's hybrid fiber coax broadband network in California. The estimated system requirement for this cable is approximately $120 million. This contract validates the viability of hybrid fiber coaxial full-service cable television/telecommunication systems and underscores the growing demand for such advanced networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Amphenol Corp. has secured a six-year contract with AT&T for Times Fiber Communications Inc. to provide a minimum of 80% of the distribution cable requirements for Pacific Bell's hybrid fiber coax broadband network in California.
  • The estimated system requirement for this cable is approximately $120 million.
  • This contract validates the viability of hybrid fiber coaxial full-service cable television/telecommunication systems and underscores the growing demand for such advanced networks.
  • Amphenol Corp. is pleased to be selected as a major supplier for this important program and expects to see a continuing proliferation of such systems.
  • Pacific Bell's broadband network will be a state-of-the-art full-service system capable of offering voice, video, and data services.
  • The construction of Pacific Bell's broadband network began in 1994, and Times Fiber has been providing the coaxial cable distribution requirements to date.
  • Amphenol Corp. manufactures connectors, cable, and interconnect systems for various industries, including electronics, cable television, telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, and industrial applications.
  • The company's products are engineered and produced in North America, Europe, and the Far East and sold by a worldwide sales and marketing organization.

Statistics:

  • $120 million: Estimated system requirement for the coaxial cable distribution requirements for Pacific Bell's hybrid fiber coax broadband network.
  • Six years: Duration of the contract between Amphenol Corp. and AT&T for Times Fiber Communications Inc. to provide distribution cable requirements.
  • 80%: Minimum percentage of distribution cable requirements for Pacific Bell's hybrid fiber coax broadband network that Times Fiber Communications Inc. will provide.
  • 1994: Year in which the construction of Pacific Bell's broadband network began.

Sources:

  • "Amphenol Corp. Announces Six Year Contract with AT&T for Pacific Bell's Broadband Network." Business Wire, May 23, 1995.