LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Windstream
Wholesale, a leading provider of advanced network communications,
today announced that its Fixed Wireless service will increase its
Wholesale Ethernet Services footprint to customers in over 50 major
metro markets, complementing and operating in parallel to Windstream’s
robust 150,000-mile core fiber footprint. The new service offer adds
400,000 pre-qualified buildings that serve more than 3 million
businesses with Windstream OnNet assets by providing primary access or
redundant access solutions. More markets and locations will be added
during 2019.
“Our Fixed Wireless is unique in the industry as no other service
provider can deliver Windstream Wholesale’s same breadth and depth of
coverage with this technology,” said Joe Scattareggia, executive vice
president at Windstream Wholesale. “Customers experience faster install
times and a more cost-effective alternative to fiber and copper with the
same service level agreements.”
The new Fixed Wireless service now supports products including Ethernet
E-Access, Dedicated Internet Access, and MPLS at bandwidth levels to
deliver a guaranteed bit rate over a path-diverse wireless connection at
speeds ranging from 3 Mbps to 5 Gbps with guaranteed four-nines
availability. Entities seeking business continuity plans can now combine
fiber optic access and Fixed Wireless connectivity. For added
convenience, self-service quoting and ordering are available for all
access types within the Customer
Portal Tool (CPT).
Prospective customers may view the Windstream Wholesale Fixed Wireless
service areas and over 400,000 buildings on an interactive
network map.
In addition to Ethernet
Solutions, Wavelengths,
and Dedicated
Internet Access, Windstream Enterprise & Wholesale offers a range of
complementary network and communications solutions for wholesale and
resale customers that are designed to help them increase productivity,
improve ROI and win. To learn more visit windstreamenterprise.com.
ABOUT WINDSTREAM
Windstream Holdings, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company, is a leading provider
of advanced network communications and technology solutions. Windstream
provides data networking, core transport, security, unified
communications and managed services to mid-market, enterprise and
wholesale customers across the U.S. The company also offers broadband,
entertainment and security services for consumers and small and
medium-sized businesses primarily in rural areas in 18 states. Services
are delivered over multiple network platforms including a nationwide IP
network, our proprietary cloud core architecture and on a local and
long-haul fiber network spanning approximately 150,000 miles. Additional
information is available at windstream.com
or windstreamenterprise.com.
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