Valley TeleCom to upgrade fiber broadband network in Arizona, New Mexico
Fujitsu Network Communications and distributor partner Power & Tel today say they will supply Valley TeleCom Group with elements of the Fujitsu 1FINITY optical networking platform family and Virtuora Network Controller (NC). Valley TeleCom will use the technology to upgrade its fiber broadband network across its footprint in rural Arizona and New Mexico.
The broadband services provider, founded in 1962, will deploy Fujitsu 1FINITY L100 Lambda blades as well as T300 and T310 Transport blades. The two blade types, when combined, enable colorless and directionless or colorless/directionless/contentionless (CDC) ROADM nodes. Overall, the 1FINITY systems will enable a significant network capacity increase while occupying a small space in Valley TeleCom’s hubs and nodes. The Virtuora NC will enable software-defined operations and management capabilities.
“Valley is evolving our network to continue delivering innovation that our subscribers expect,” said Kristi Lee, chief operations officer at Valley. “By partnering with Fujitsu and Power & Tel on this latest network enhancement, we can continue to provide quality services that support our local businesses, schools, and families.”
“Valley’s decision to upgrade their network reflects a common need among many rural service providers,” added Annie Bogue, head of sales and marketing at Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. “By selecting the 1FINITY platform, Valley is able to meet their bandwidth needs today, while ensuring a cost-efficient path for network evolution.”
“Connecting our customers with the best possible products and solutions that are cost-effective and enhance their business is our goal,” stated Jennifer Sims, CEO at Power & Tel. “We are delighted that we could help Valley TeleCom in the deployment of the 1FINITY platform. We firmly believe our customers deserve a partner that they can rely on for the right material at the right place at the right time – every time.”
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