Occam Networks` Flexibility Critical in Sebastian`s Network Upgrade to Build a Mixed Copper/Fiber Network

Sebastian to Implement a Bonded DSL Infrastructure and New Fiber Buildout as
Part of Major Network Upgrade
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Occam Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCNW) announced today that California-based service
provider Sebastian (Kerman, Calif.) has chosen Occam`s BLC 6000 platform as part
of its strategy to deploy bonded DSL architecture to significantly increase the
bandwidth of its copper network and offer subscribers new advanced features.

The company selected Occam`s BLC 6252 ADSL2Plus and BLC 6246 ADSL2Plus with T1
capabilities to implement Triple Play and wholesale broadband services. These
products enable Sebastian to deploy ADSL2Plus and POTS service from a single
platform, providing a natural transition to higher performance broadband without
the need of a costly infrastructure overhaul. In addition, Sebastian also plans
to use Occam to build out all fiber networks to greenfield subdivisions.

"Having a platform capable of supporting both single and bonded copper pairs
from one cabinet enables us the flexibility to manage customer bandwidth
requirements," said Mitch Drake, Vice President of Sebastian. "Occam`s easy to
use platform allows us the ability to efficiently manage our networks and
eliminate unnecessary cost providing us a huge advantage when migrating our
customers to fiber."

Sebastian operates more than 10,000 access lines, serving both businesses and
residences. A full menu of communications services is available from Sebastian,
including voice and wholesale broadband services such as high speed internet and
IPTV.

Occam Networks enables rural telcos to extend the life of their copper
infrastructures by implementing bonded DSL, which provides significantly faster
bandwidth at a fraction of the cost of building out a fiber network. Because
service providers are moving to FTTP architectures at different rates, copper
remains an important access technology for many. An increasing number of
providers are turning to Bonded DSL architectures to provide bandwidth that can
handle HD video on demand and gaming, within limited capex budgets. In addition,
service providers are increasingly mixing copper and fiber infrastructure and
require access equipment that enables engineers to manage the network simply and
efficiently.

"Today`s slower economy is pushing service providers to look for cost-effective
alternatives to address subscriber need for advanced broadband services. As
such, Sebastian was eager to increase bandwidth speeds throughout its existing
copper network without a major rebuild," said Juan Vela, Director of Solutions
Marketing and Strategy, Occam Networks. "Occam`s Bonded DSL solutions address
these challenges by delivering scalable solutions that meet service providers`
growing bandwidth demands."

About Sebastian

Sebastian is the premier provider of integrated technology services including
voice, data and video for residential and business services. For more
information, please visit http://www.sebastiancorp.com/.

About Occam Networks, Inc.

Occam Networks' broadband access solutions empower service providers to offer
profitable new voice, data and video services over copper and fiber. Occam
systems deliver flexibility and scalability in a Triple Play world. Over 2
million BLC 6000 ports are currently deployed at over 315 service providers
worldwide. For more information, please visit www.occamnetworks.com.

Occam Networks and Occam BLC 6000 are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Occam Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other
trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

Portions of this press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding
future events or the future performance of Occam Networks, including statements
predicting increased adoption of products and technologies offered by Occam and
the willingness and ability of our customers to purchase additional Occam
products and upgrade their product offerings. Forward-looking statements involve
risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially
from any future performance suggested in such statements. In particular, rapidly
changing technologies and market conditions may require changes to Occam's
products, and the willingness of our customers to purchase upgraded products
such as Triple Play will depend in part on customers' existing network
configurations and any incremental costs associated with implementing upgrades.
Occam does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking
statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Please
also refer to the company's most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, annual
report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC. These filings contain and
identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Stearns Johnson Communications
Tareia Williams, 1-770-303-0858
occam@stearnsjohnson.com

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