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Clearfield Launches Compact Ready Connect Terminal, Delivering Craft-Friendly Fiber Solutions

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Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) has launched the StreetSmart® Ready Connect™ Terminal (RCT), a compact fiber terminal designed for pedestal applications. The terminal supports up to eight drop connections and features a removable splice tray that can handle up to 24 loose-tube fibers.

The RCT is optimized for small pedestals, including Clearfield's CraftSmart® FiberFirst™ 6-inch pedestal, offering a discreet solution for rural, suburban, and urban deployments. Key features include a compact design, easy access for maintenance, robust protection with durable materials, and flexible applications supporting both mid-span splicing and drop terminations.

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) ha lanciato il Terminale StreetSmart® Ready Connect™ (RCT), un terminale in fibra compatto progettato per applicazioni su piedistallo. Il terminale supporta fino a otto connessioni e presenta un vassoio di giunzione rimovibile in grado di gestire fino a 24 fibre tubolari sciolte.

Il RCT è ottimizzato per piccoli piedistalli, incluso il piedistallo CraftSmart® FiberFirst™ da 6 pollici di Clearfield, offrendo una soluzione discreta per implementazioni rurali, suburbane e urbane. Tra le caratteristiche chiave ci sono un design compatto, facile accesso per la manutenzione, robusta protezione con materiali durevoli e applicazioni flessibili che supportano sia la giunzione a metà tratto che le terminazioni di caduta.

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) ha lanzado el Terminal StreetSmart® Ready Connect™ (RCT), un terminal de fibra compacto diseñado para aplicaciones en pedestal. El terminal soporta hasta ocho conexiones y cuenta con un bandeja de empalme desmontable que puede manejar hasta 24 fibras sueltas.

El RCT está optimizado para pequeños pedestales, incluido el pedestal CraftSmart® FiberFirst™ de 6 pulgadas de Clearfield, ofreciendo una solución discreta para implementaciones rurales, suburbanas y urbanas. Las características clave incluyen un diseño compacto, fácil acceso para el mantenimiento, protección robusta con materiales duraderos y aplicaciones flexibles que soportan tanto empalmes a media distancia como terminaciones de caída.

클리어필드 (NASDAQ:CLFD)스트리트스마트® 레디 커넥트™ 터미널 (RCT)를 출시했습니다. 이 소형 광섬유 터미널은 기둥 응용을 위해 설계되었습니다. 이 터미널은 최대 8개의 드롭 연결을 지원하며, 최대 24개의 느슨한 튜브 섬유를 처리할 수 있는 분리 가능한 접합 트레이를 특징으로 합니다.

RCT는 클리어필드의 크래프트스마트® 파이버퍼스트™ 6인치 기둥을 포함한 소형 기둥에 최적화되어 있으며, 농촌, 교외 및 도시 배치에 대한 은밀한 솔루션을 제공합니다. 주요 기능으로는 컴팩트한 디자인, 유지보수를 위한 용이한 접근, 내구성 있는 소재로 강력한 보호, 중간 스팬 접합과 드롭 종료를 지원하는 유연한 응용 프로그램이 있습니다.

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) a lancé le Terminal StreetSmart® Ready Connect™ (RCT), un terminal fibre optique compact conçu pour les applications sur piédestal. Le terminal prend en charge jusqu'à huit connexions et dispose d'un plateau de raccordement amovible pouvant gérer jusqu'à 24 fibres à tube libre.

Le RCT est optimisé pour les petits piédestaux, y compris le piédestal CraftSmart® FiberFirst™ de 6 pouces de Clearfield, offrant une solution discrète pour les déploiements ruraux, suburbains et urbains. Parmi les principales caractéristiques, on trouve un design compact, un accès facile pour la maintenance, une protection robuste grâce à des matériaux durables et des applications flexibles prenant en charge à la fois les épissures en milieu de portée et les terminaisons de chute.

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) hat das StreetSmart® Ready Connect™ Terminal (RCT) eingeführt, ein kompaktes Faser-Terminal, das für Anwendungen an Sockeln konzipiert wurde. Das Terminal unterstützt bis zu acht Abgangsverbindungen und verfügt über eine abnehmbare Spliceschale, die bis zu 24 lose Röhrenfasern aufnehmen kann.

Das RCT ist für kleine Sockel optimiert, einschließlich Clearfields CraftSmart® FiberFirst™ 6-Zoll-Sockel, und bietet eine dezente Lösung für ländliche, vorstädtische und städtische Anwendungen. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören ein kompaktes Design, einfacher Zugang zur Wartung, robuster Schutz durch langlebige Materialien sowie flexible Anwendungen, die sowohl Mittelspleißen als auch Abgangsterminationen unterstützen.

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  • Product addresses market demand for space-efficient fiber solutions
  • Supports up to 8 drop connections with 24 loose-tube fiber capacity
  • Versatile deployment capabilities across rural, suburban, and urban environments
  • Design optimized for efficient installation and maintenance
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The Ready Connect Terminal (RCT) represents an incremental product innovation in Clearfield's fiber connectivity portfolio. While the product offers technical improvements with its compact design and 8-drop connection support, its market impact appears The terminal's key features - mid-span capability, removable splice tray and compatibility with 6-inch pedestals - are evolutionary rather than revolutionary improvements to existing solutions. The endorsement from Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative provides validation but suggests a modest market reach focused on rural deployments. For Clearfield's $456M market cap business, this product launch, while operationally sound, is unlikely to significantly move the needle on revenue or market share.

Ready Connect Terminal Maximizes Aesthetic and Functional Benefits for Any Deployment Environment

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD), the leader in community broadband fiber connectivity, today announced the release of the StreetSmart® Ready Connect™ Terminal (RCT), a small, craft-friendly fiber terminal designed for pedestal applications that supports up to eight drop connections when mid-span is needed. Developed based on the demands of the market and feedback from customers, this innovative terminal addresses key operator needs, such as space constraints, ease of installation, and long-term reliability. It is optimized for small pedestals, such as Clearfield’s CraftSmart® FiberFirst™ 6-inch pedestal, providing a discreet, aesthetically pleasing solution.

The Ready Connect Terminal is engineered to offer exceptional flexibility in diverse application environments, including rural, suburban, and urban deployments. Its design supports both terminated and spliced drops and includes features such as a removable splice tray for easy fiber routing of up to 24 loose-tube fibers. These capabilities make the Ready Connect Terminal an ideal solution for operators seeking efficient, scalable, and reliable fiber connections in above-ground pedestal installations.

“The compact design of the Ready Connect Terminal ensures operators can meet the increasing demand for fiber broadband while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of residential and commercial spaces,” said Clearfield’s Chief Marketing Officer, Anis Khemakhem. “With its ability to handle mid-span and drop terminations, the Ready Connect Terminal simplifies the deployment process for technicians, helping network providers bridge the digital divide faster and more cost-effectively.”

Features and Benefits:

  • Compact Design: Optimized for deployment in Clearfield’s 6-inch CraftSmart pedestal, offering a low-profile solution for residential and commercial areas.
  • Ease of Access: Includes a removable splice tray and adapter plate for cleaning, scoping, and splicing, enabling technicians to complete installations efficiently.
  • Robust Protection: Durable materials and lay-in grommets provide secure cable retention, ensuring long-term reliability across various environmental conditions.
  • Flexible Applications: Supports mid-span splicing and drop terminations, making it suitable for diverse deployment scenarios.

The StreetSmart Ready Connect Terminal is optimized to address customer needs in above-ground distributed TAP and distributed split architectures. Unlike alternative terminals, the Ready Connect Terminal is specifically designed for small pedestal applications, offering a smaller footprint and easier installation without compromising network performance.

“Clearfield continues to deliver innovative solutions that simplify fiber deployments and provide a scalable solution. The Ready Connect Terminal also includes key features that provide security to the fibers and flexibility in how it’s deployed in the outside plant where space is a premium,” said Donny Colson, Director of OSP Engineering and Operations, Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative. “The Ready Connect Terminal fits perfectly into our plans as it gives our field installation teams splicing options, protects the fiber strands from damage from animals, and allows us to streamline deployment as it can be used with all of our member network deployments.”

The Ready Connect Terminal is available for orders. More information on the StreetSmart Ready Connect Terminal can be found on the data sheet, in this introductory video, or by visiting www.SeeClearfield.com.

About Clearfield, Inc.

Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD) designs, manufactures, and distributes fiber optic management, protection, and delivery solutions that play a critical role in enabling broadband operators to close the digital divide. Our labor-lite, craft-friendly platform is leveraged by community broadband, MSOs, incumbent service providers, ISPs, data centers, military, municipalities, and co-ops - from homes passed to homes connected faster and more efficiently. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Clearfield deploys more than a million fiber ports each year. For more information, visit www.SeeClearfield.com.

Christy Barbaran

Connect2 Communications for Clearfield, Inc.

Clearfield@connect2comm.com

Source: Clearfield, Inc.

FAQ

What are the key features of Clearfield's new StreetSmart Ready Connect Terminal (CLFD)?

The terminal supports up to 8 drop connections, includes a removable splice tray for up to 24 loose-tube fibers, features durable materials with lay-in grommets, and is optimized for 6-inch pedestals.

How does the Ready Connect Terminal benefit fiber network deployment?

It simplifies deployment through its compact design, enables efficient installation with removable splice trays, provides secure cable retention, and supports both mid-span splicing and drop terminations.

What environments is CLFD's Ready Connect Terminal designed for?

The terminal is designed for rural, suburban, and urban deployments, specifically optimized for above-ground distributed TAP and distributed split architectures in pedestal applications.

What makes Clearfield's Ready Connect Terminal (CLFD) different from alternative terminals?

It's specifically designed for small pedestal applications, offering a smaller footprint and easier installation while maintaining network performance standards.

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