Pacific Broadband Networks (PBN) and SMStv deploy optical nodes in Arizona State University system

The Americas, 30 June 2013 - Pacific Broadband Networks (PBN) announces that the Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ, USA has deployed over 100 PBN optical nodes across the Arizona State University campus plus the associated laser optical transmitters and reverse path receivers in the headend.  SMStv in Phoenix was chosen as the system integrator and performed the actual installation.

Ron Pence, VP of Engineering for SMStv, said that “one of the key reasons that the PBN system was chosen was because of the ability of PBN’s Network Management Software to monitor a carrier in the return path and automatically notify if power has gone off in a remote building location.” 

ABOUT SMStv

Since 1985, SMS has provided a wide array of cable television and PCO (Private Cable Operator) solutions to over 650 operators of apartment and condominium communities, hotels/motels, prisons and correctional facilities, colleges and universities, mobile home parks and other multi-unit properties nationwide.  SMS also has a wide array of video, website, hosting, data and online security solutions available to customers nationwide.  With 25+ years of experience, SMS aims to provide not only the best service, but also the most personalized service.  For more information about Satellite Management Services, please visit www.smstv.com.

ABOUT PBN

Pacific Broadband Networks (PBN) is an experienced global technology company well known for offering advanced optical broadband products and solutions for the new wave of cross-media connectivity.  High-quality transmission products provide both cable operators and telcos that offer cable services as well as voice and Internet services with the perfect solution for advanced HFC, RFoG, and FTTH applications.

PBN products have evolved from many years of R&D excellence.  Over 35 million subscribers are served using PBN products deployed in hundreds of headend facilities globally.