Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. and Power & Tel say they have collaborated to enable New Lisbon Telephone Co. (NLTC) to upgrade its fiber network to support 100G wavelengths. The upgrade better enables the service provider to deliver broadband services to its customers in East Central Indiana. The fiber network enhancement leveraged the Fujitsu 1FINITY Switch platform and Virtuora Network Control Solution software.
Founded in 1901, NLTC and its subsidiary, New Lisbon Broadband and Communications (NLBC), provide voice, internet, managed Ethernet, and digital video services across six counties in East Central Indiana via a combination of fiber and fixed wireless infrastructure. NLTC, via Fujitsu and Power & Tel, deployed the 1FINITY S100 Switch, on of the variants within the 1RU 1FINITY platform portfolio.
“This significant investment in our hybrid fiber and fixed wireless network allows us to achieve our commitment to deliver ultra-fast connections to our subscribers,” said John Greene, CEO of NLTC. “The combination of high performance, simplified network operations, affordability, and small footprint made the Fujitsu 1FINITY and Virtuora solution an extremely appealing choice for our network upgrade.”
“As demands for greater speed and connectivity continue to escalate, New Lisbon required a cost-efficient infrastructure solution to remain competitive,” added Annie Bogue, head of sales and marketing, Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. “With the modular approach and minimal footprint of the Fujitsu 1FINITY platform, New Lisbon can benefit from increased capacity and pay-as-you-grow scalability, allowing them to offer enhanced services with operational flexibility that speeds time to revenue.”
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