News | July 16, 2007

Communication Technology Services Becomes Newest Member Of The Corning Total Access Program (TAP)

Corning, NY - Corning Cable Systems, part of Corning Incorporated's Telecommunications segment, announced Communication Technology Services, LLC (CTS) as the newest member of the selective Corning Total Access Program (TAP).

Corning's TAP provides highly qualified design, engineering, furnishing and installation companies with the tools necessary to ensure successful fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and wireless deployments. Certified TAP members receive all-inclusive access to Corning's innovative and reliable FTTH solutions. After completing specialized training in the installation of optical access networks, TAP members are able to offer their customers up to a 10-year extended product warranty on complete Corning FTTH solutions (drop cables and assemblies carry a three-year warranty).

Communication Technology Services (CTS) is a privately held national communications infrastructure service company based in Marlborough, Mass. CTS provides a wide variety of communications infrastructure solutions featuring professional workforce resources for the design, installation and maintenance of voice, video and data networks, fiber-to-the-premises projects, structured wiring, wireless LAN deployment and VoIP solutions for enterprise and service provider customers.

"We are honored to have been selected by Corning to be a member of the Total Access Program," said Jim Savard, senior vice president of operations for CTS. "CTS' commitment to providing our customers with the highest standard of quality of service will only be strengthened by our TAP membership."

Through its Evolant Solutions for Access Networks, Corning Cable Systems offers specialized portfolios of innovative products and services that enable customers to cost-effectively deploy fiber in the last mile. For additional information on Corning Cable Systems, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-743-2675, toll free in the United States, or (+1) 828-901-5000, international, or visit www.corning.com/cablesystems.

SOURCE: Corning Incorporated