Calix

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Calix
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Type of Company Private
Founded 1999
Headquarters Petaluma, California
Key people CEO: Carl Russo
CFO: Michael Ashby
Industry Telecommunications Equipment
Products fiber access, copper access, broadband access, IPTV, VOIP
Revenue image:green up.pngPrivate
Employees 350
Website www.calix.com

Calix is a supplier of telecommunications access equipment for service providers. Established in 1999, Calix has helped wireline communications service providers deliver advanced information, communication, and entertainment services over fiber and copper broadband access networks.

In 2006 Calix purchased Optical Solutions, Inc., based in Minneapolis, MN. Calix customers include Embarq, Windstream, Frontier (a Citizens Communications company), CenturyTel, and over 400 other communications service providers throughout North America.