Innovative business model emphasizes “white glove” service and
future-proofed network with Gigabit service capabilities
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2014--
ADTRAN®,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation networking
solutions, today announced as part of its Enabling Communities,
Connecting Lives program, that its market-leading broadband
portfolio is being deployed for advanced Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH)
services in the community of Pelican Bay, Florida. As the 6,500
residents of Pelican Bay looked to enhance the overall value of their
community, they turned to ADTRAN’s broadband solutions for Gigabit
service delivery. Residents and businesses – including two high-end
resort hotels – now have access to a highly reliable ultra-fast
broadband network that scales as the local population peaks throughout
the year. The advanced FTTH network also enables Pelican Bay residents
to easily connect with family members via video chat, attend
telepresence board meetings and complete distance learning educational
opportunities.
Unsatisfied with their incumbent provider’s broadband and customer
service, timed with the fact their contract was set to expire, Pelican
Bay residents saw a unique opportunity to develop a business model that
provided for long-term growth of the community. Taking a
forward-thinking approach, the infrastructure committee—a core group of
residents that included several retired corporate executives —looked
into deploying a network that could support Gigabit services. Working
with Spectrum Engineering to pull together a strategic plan and risk
mitigation strategy, the committee was able to begin implementation of a
sustainable, lasting solution for the community’s fiber infrastructure
and Gigabit service requirements. In order to guarantee a “white glove”
quality of service, the committee selected Summit Broadband for the
advanced FTTH build out that included a provision for bulk agreements.
The agreements, acting as a foundation for accountability, ensured that
residents and Summit would be jointly held responsible for providing
necessary education and ongoing communication to offer the best user
experience possible.
To deliver these high expectations, Summit selected ADTRAN’s Total
Access 5000 broadband portfolio to deploy a high-capacity, Gigabit FTTH
access network that can easily scale to handle their growth of
high-bandwidth services at ultra-broadband speeds. Pelican Bay residents
can now receive Internet speeds at 100, 200 or 500 Mbps, as well as
Gigabit capabilities.
“The Pelican Bay deployment is perhaps the most innovative business
model we’ve been a part of. From the beginning, the committee knew
exactly what they wanted and weren’t afraid to make those demands
known,” said Scott Bowles, president of Spectrum Engineering. “It’s a
great model for other communities looking to take charge of their
network infrastructure. All it takes is a group of dedicated residents
who are ready to work hard for what they want and technology providers
who are willing to work closely with their customers to meet their
demands. Partnering with Summit Broadband and ADTRAN ensured that
Pelican Bay residents’ expectations were not only met, but exceeded.”
“The residents of Pelican Bay are unique in that, from the start, they
saw the need for Gigabit services as part of their long-term community
strategy,” said Mitch Fleming, regional vice president, sales, ADTRAN
Carrier Networks Division. “ADTRAN is dedicated to helping service
providers create new types of business opportunities that make the most
sense for the communities they support. In the case of Pelican Bay,
ADTRAN’s FTTH solutions provide the reliability and flexibility that
Spectrum Engineering and Summit Broadband needed to not only create a
new business model, but to deliver the high-quality of service that
residents demand from their broadband experience.”
ADTRAN’s Enabling
Communities, Connecting Lives program showcases how innovative
technologies are being used in cities, towns and communities across the
country to support economic growth, urban redevelopment, educational and
municipal service support, and innovative residential service delivery.
These communities are using ADTRAN’s world-class Gigabit broadband,
Wi-Fi® and Cloud service offerings to re-invigorate downtown business
and residential districts, connect classrooms with other learning
centers around the world, and help attract new companies seeking to
relocate out of crowded urban centers.
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.
About Spectrum Engineering Corporation
Spectrum Engineering is one of the nation's best consulting engineering
firms, specializing in the strategic planning, engineering, design and
construction management of fiber optic based telecommunications systems
and electric power systems. Spectrum serves municipals, homeowner
associations, electric utilities, MSO's, and Telcos throughout the
United States and Caribbean. For more information, please visit www.spectrumeng.com.
Source: ADTRAN, Inc.
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