[June 20, 2016] |
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ADTRAN Sets the Nation's Communities on the Path to Gigabit Transformation
ADTRAN®,
Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation open
networking solutions, today announced that it has seen a record growth
in the rise of Gigabit service delivery for every type of service
provider including utilities, multiple system operators (MSOs), land
developers and incumbent and competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC)
providers. In total, over 350 communities have leveraged the ADTRAN (News - Alert)
Gigabit services architecture for better connectivity at home, school
and work. While providing Gigabit broadband has typically been a service
associated with the incumbent carriers, non-traditional operators have
recently seized the opportunity to empower communities and drive
economic growth.
One such provider who has stepped up to meet the needs of their
community is the Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op (GVAC). "Being located
in a rural area, basic internet connectivity options were limited, much
less high-speed Gigabit broadband. Our members and businesses were at a
disadvantage without access to the ultra-fast broadband required to
navigate today's technology-driven economy," said Tad Vernor with GVEC.
"By partnering with ADTRAN, we were able to expand our traditional
utility offerings to fill the connectivity void in many of the
communities in our region-something that would have been unheard of a
few years ago. At the end of the day, our members are more concerned
with whether or not they have access to much-needed high-speed
connectivity as opposed to who is providing it. Having the ability to
work with ADTRAN to step up and offer that vital connectivity piece for
our local businesses and members has been a catalyst to the limitless
economic opportunities available to our communities."
In addition to its ongoing work with traditional Tier 1, 2 and 3
carriers, ADTRAN has also worked with non-traditional providers to help
leverage Gigabit services to help communities transform, grow and
connect:
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Utility: GVEC took its utilities offering to the next level for
many of its South Central Texas residents when the previous broadband
infrastructure provider was unable to deliver high-speed connectivity
to support the regions' manufacturing hub and food-related
industries-featuring a growing number of Fortune 500 cmpanies and big
name culinary leaders. By taking the route less traveled and directly
offering Gigabit broadband services, GVEC was able to provide
communities with the connectivity backbone to support its residential
and business needs. Moving forward, GVEC has plans to expand its
Gigabit offerings to additional areas in its South Central Texas
region.
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MSO: Though a major metropolitan city, Houston did not have
access to Gigabit broadband. enTouch, a communication company that
provides broadband services to residential and commercial customers in
the Houston metroplex, recognized the benefits of being the first to
offer the high-speed Internet to residential customers in the city.
The company now offers Internet, cable and phone bundles that enable
Houston residents up to 1Gig speed to enjoy online streaming, gaming
and movie and photo downloads with no lag time.
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Land Developer: Though it is located just outside of
Chattanooga, the first Gigabit-enabled city in the U.S., land
developer Thunder Enterprises was unable to access Gigabit broadband
for its newest residential community, Jasper Highlands, in
Kimball, Tennessee. The state's broadband regulations, coupled with
the inability to get any service provider to commit to delivering
connectivity to Jasper Highland's 2,000-foot mountaintop community at
a reasonable price point, forced the land developer to consider the
option of fulfilling its own connectivity needs in the development.
The gated, mountaintop community boasts spacious lots, scenic views,
beautiful homes and now, its own private Gigabit infrastructure. By
utilizing ADTRAN's broadband platform and partnering with North
Alabama Electric Cooperative and Tennessee-based Sequachee Valley
Electric Cooperative, the privately-owned land developer created its
own on-site service provider, Hi-Tech Data (News - Alert), to ensure that Jasper
Highlands was outfitted with the necessary high-speed connectivity to
serve its community.
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CLEC: Advanced Communications (News - Alert) Technology, Inc. (ACT), a
regional and local fiber optic network provider in Sheridan, Wyo.,
looked to upgrade its outdated local access network to stimulate
economic development in its service area. The company realized the
Sheridan business community demanded the latest in next-generation
services; therefore, ACT upgraded to a 10 Gigabit network in order to
future-proof the network to support continued advancements in
technology. Today, ACT is able to deliver ultra-fast broadband speeds
to its customers, fostering the innovation required for its
communities to thrive and grow in competitive markets. The service
provider is helping create a booming business corridor and more
vibrant community for residents to work and play.
"The broadband carrier landscape is undoubtedly evolving. In a
relatively short amount of time, ADTRAN has seen people refuse to be
limited by their geographic location and go above and beyond to ensure
their communities, from rural Tennessee to Alaska, have the same
economic opportunities as their urban counterparts," said Mitch Fleming,
vice president, service provider sales, ADTRAN. "Between advances in
healthcare, education, land development and telecommunications
technology, more communities across the country now have the broadband
infrastructure and resources available to thrive economically. While
initially considered unconventional, these various types of carriers
have quickly proven that they are becoming integral players in
delivering the Gigabit broadband that is transforming communities across
the U.S."
For more information about ADTRAN's Enabling Communities, Connecting
Lives program, click here.
About ADTRAN
ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and
communications equipment. ADTRAN's products enable voice, data, video
and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures.
ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private
enterprises, government organizations, and millions of individual users
worldwide. For more information, please visit www.adtran.com.
Additional quote available upon request.
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