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USA Communications deploys Adtran to provide ultra-fast broadband to East Iowa

News summary:

  • Service provider required open and scalable solution to deliver multigigabit broadband across the Cedar Rapids area
  • Adtran XGS-PON enables USA Communications to scale quickly and deliver symmetrical, ultra-fast connectivity to new residential and business customers
  • Adtran solution and ongoing support are helping bridge Iowa’s digital divide and boost economy

SHELLSBURG, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adtran today announced that USA Communications is leveraging its flexible and scalable broadband solution to provide high-speed internet services to rural and urban customers across Eastern Iowa. The new network utilizes Adtran’s 10Gbit/s fiber access platform and XGS-PON technology, enabling the service provider to deliver increased reliability, better security and symmetrical, multigigabit speeds. By deploying Adtran’s fiber solution, USA Communications is set to empower Iowa-based businesses to innovate and grow while opening the door to a future of enhanced digital experiences for previously underserved residential customers.

“Our new, multigigabit-capable infrastructure enables us to give our customers precisely what they need. At the same time, we’re also building a future-proof network with the connectivity requirements of tomorrow in mind,” said Curt Eldred, GM of USA Communications. “We needed a solution that integrated seamlessly into our existing broadband architecture and one that would just run right out of the box. Having already deployed Adtran technology, we were familiar with the open and programmable nature of its solutions as well as the close support and invaluable expertise of its team. From design to installation, the deployment process has been frictionless.”

Adtran’s fiber access platform and XGS-PON technology enable USA Communications to offer multigigabit services to more residential and enterprise customers across Eastern Iowa. Adtran’s open AI-driven solutions and software-defined access approach are designed for interoperability and ease of use. Offering a high degree of scale and flexibility, Adtran’s solutions enable network operators to expand quickly and choose the best deployment option based on their specific requirements. Additionally, Adtran’s software-as-a-service control and management tools make it easy for USA Communications to oversee and maintain its new network.

“Our technology strengthens USA Communications’ position as a leader among the internet service providers operating in Eastern Iowa. By leveraging our solution to expand and enhance its network, it can reach underserved areas and offer more customers access to a range of high-speed services, including multigigabit connectivity,” commented John Scherzinger, SVP of Americas sales at Adtran. ”With its new AI-driven infrastructure, USA Communications is helping the state unlock a world of benefits that will boost the economy and public services and ensure a more prosperous and connected future for everyone.”

Further information on USA Communications is available in this video.

About Adtran

ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) is the parent company of Adtran, Inc., a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, Adtran empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places and things. Adtran solutions are used by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. is also the largest shareholder of ADVA. Find more at Adtran, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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