VANCOUVER, Feb. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - LITE ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES
INC. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: LTE)(OTC PINK: LTCCF), a total integrated fibre optic solutions provider, is pleased to
announce its new South American partner, TEASA AND Tilsit (T/T), has been selected for a fibre connectivity project in
Panama. Lite Access has provided equipment and trained and certified T/T on all aspects of its fibre deployment solutions,
including micro-trenching, air-blown fibre and approved reinstatement methodologies.
T/T is a synergistic partnership between Paraguay-based TEASA and Uruguay-based Tilsit. T/T works on many deployment projects for large communications carriers
interested in achieving additional fibre connectivity throughout Central and South America.
The Panama project is a 22 kilometer micro-trench installation to be completed for a large
multinational telecommunications and internet service provider. It involves cutting a 30 centimeter trench in asphalt along
an older road, which connects the original Panama Canal to an old U.S. gun battery which is now being used to house Panama's main internet connection. Project construction commenced in January
2017 and is proceeding at a good pace with completion expected by the end of March 2017.
T/T is currently bidding on two additional large micro-trench installation projects. T/T is also working on coordinating
a complete re-servicing of the telecom infrastructure in Panama City; this job would involve providing fibre optic services to
five national carriers and moving their services from overhead to underground installations. The grid to be serviced here
is approximately 4 kilometers x 6 kilometers in size, with a projected budget of up to USD $55million.
Mike Plotnikoff, CEO of Lite Access stated, "T/T saw the potential for micro-trenching in
Central and South America on a very large scale and approached us given Lite Access' track
record of success in the industry and expertise in micro-trenching." Mr. Plotnikoff added, "By training and supplying T/T
with our proven and proprietary technologies we are helping them to become 'Lite Access South America' in the micro-trenching
industry. One of our core missions is to empower and continue supporting our valued partners with the ability to
successfully bid and complete micro-trenching projects."
About Lite Access
Lite Access is a world leader in Microduct and fibre optic technologies. Using its specially designed and innovative
micro-trench and alternate methods of deployment, Lite Access' proprietary Microduct technology extends a network provider's
ability to deliver true broadband connectivity directly to end-users, such as homes, government and educational institutions, and
emergency response facilities. Providing a full portfolio of fibre connectivity solutions for many types of Telecom
infrastructure, Lite Access has successfully deployed or enabled deployment of thousands of kilometres of Microduct networks
throughout North and South America, the United Kingdom, the
Caribbean, Australia and Asia.
Lite Access' products have been deployed in many high-profile communication networks including the Whistler 2010 Winter
Olympic facilities, communities throughout British Columbia, the USA and Alberta as well as numerous Global telecoms that have adopted Lite
Access as the "solution of choice" for future proof fibre optic connectivity solutions. Providing total Integrated
Solutions including proven and approved alternate deployment methodologies, Lite Access remains flexible and innovative in its
commitment to enable global clients and partners with the most cost effective and proven fibre connectivity available.
About TEASA and Tilsit
TEASA and Tilsit is a strategic partnership between two South American-based companies on a number of ventures and
projects. TEASA, based out of Paraguay, is a large company with several divisions and
performs construction. Uruguay-based Tilsit is integral in making connections, having
extensive contacts throughout Central and South America
Forward Looking Information
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"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Lite Access uses words such as "may",
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Any such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by Lite Access in light of its experience and its
perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. However, whether actual results and
developments will conform to Lite Access' expectations and predictions is subject to any number of risks, assumptions and
uncertainties. Many factors could cause Lite Access' actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties
described in the Company's most recent Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) dated September 30,
2016 which can be accessed at www.sedar.com. The
"forward-looking statements" contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release and, unless required by applicable
law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise such information, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
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