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Articles in category: Local

1. Windstream's business, consumer broadband gains drive up revenues to $1.51B Explore FierceTelecom (Aug 8 2013) Mobile Backhaul , Local Windstream reported that a rise in both business and consumer revenues were major factors in helping to increase revenues sequentially by $6 million to $1.51 billion and offset legacy wholesale and consumer declines. (Read Full Article)

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2. Windstream hires Nicklas away from XO Communications Explore FierceTelecom (May 15 2013) Local Windstream appointed Randy Nicklas, who was rumored to have left XO Communications recently, as its executive vice president of engineering and CTO. In his new role at Windstream, he will oversee network planning and engineering, outside plant, records and capital management. (Read Full Article)

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3. Windstream's Gardner: Our wholesale team needs to sell more than wireless backhaul Explore FierceTelecom (May 15 2013) Mobile Backhaul , Local Jeff Gardner, president and CEO of Windstream told investors this week that while the telco's wholesale sales force has been successful in selling fiber to the tower services, they will focus more on selling other network services. (Read Full Article)

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4. CenturyLink launches 1 Gbps fiber pilot in Omaha Explore FierceTelecom (May 1 2013) Access , Local , Regional CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is providing its own answer to Google Fiber's (Nasdaq: GOOG) last-mile fiber vision by launching a 1 Gbps-capable fiber to the premises (FTTP) pilot deployment that will serve 48,000 homes and businesses in Omaha, Neb. Eligible customers will be able to get a direct connection to its recently upgraded 100G global backbone network, which was built to deal with the deluge of new consumer and business traffic such as Ethernet and video streaming. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Oracle   Qwest   CenturyLink

5. CenturyLink takes over DoD's $750 million DREN III networking contract Explore FierceTelecom (Apr 24 2013) Local , National , Regional CenturyLink ( NYSE: CTL ) struck another major coup in the public sector service market by being awarded the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN) III contract, unseating incumbent provider Verizon ( NYSE: VZ ). DREN III is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program (DoD HPCMP). The HPCMP was designed to solve complicated and time ... (Read Full Article)

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6. Windstream extends its WAN reporting tool across U.S. footprint Explore FierceTelecom (Apr 18 2013) Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , Local Windstream (Nasdaq: WIN) is now offering its Advanced Application Reporting (AAR) product for enterprise business customers throughout its entire U.S. network footprint, giving enterprises near real-time visibility into their WAN traffic.  In particular, AAR can benefit customers with Ethernet-based Internet, dedicated Internet, MPLS and VLS services by giving them the ability to collect, format and display WAN performance statistics for multiple intervals (hour, last day, and last week). (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   NuVox   Metro Ethernet Forum   Paetec

7. CenturyLink, Windstream dominate the ILEC Ethernet services ecosystem Explore FierceTelecom (Mar 27 2013) Business Ethernet , Local , National , Regional Being incumbent carriers, the pair continues to face economic pressures and ongoing revenue issues as more of their customers migrate off legacy ATM and Frame Relay services to Ethernet. What's most exciting about the ILEC realm is the growing presence of CenturyLink and Windstream--two telcos that are arguably seeing the fastest growth in Ethernet and the overall business services market. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   NuVox   Qwest   Paetec

8. City of West Haven Connects 17 Buildings With Comcast Metro Ethernet Explore CEN Feature (Mar 21 2013) Metro Ethernet , Local , Municipal The City of West Haven, CT’s effort to replace its aging phone system turned into a project that ended up connecting 17 city buildings via Comcast’s Metro Ethernet service. It only took four months for Comcast and the city’s network support vendor, The Business Network Group, to install the fiber and configure the new system, said Alan Olenick, IT manager for the City of West Haven.  (Read Full Article)

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9. Windstream Expands Carrier Ethernet Explore Light Reading (Mar 11 2013) Business Ethernet , Local , Wholesale / Exchange   To meet the increasing demand from carriers for higher bandwidth and Ethernet, Windstream Corp. (Nasdaq:WIN) announced today at COMPTEL PLUS a nationwide expansion of its Carrier Switched Ethernet service. This expansion will allow Windstream to have ubiquitous availability within its entire footprint through existing network interconnects. (Read Full Article)

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10. EoC makes a new dent in Ethernet market Explore FierceTelecom (Mar 11 2013) Access , Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , Local , Regional Despite the allure of fiber-based Ethernet, the reality is that no service provider—even a large one—can justify bringing a fiber connection to every building in its footprint. (Image source: iStockPhoto) Enter Ethernet over Copper, or EoC. With this method of delivering Ethernet over existing copper wiring, a service provider can deliver higher speeds, ranging from 2-100 Mbps ... (Read Full Article)

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11. Windstream announces Carrier Switched Ethernet expansion, names new chairman Explore FierceTelecom (Mar 11 2013) Local , Vertical Systems Windstream Communications ended last week on a negative note with a defeat in its effort to limit municipal broadband networks, but has started this week with two positive bits of news: At the COMPTEL PLUS conference, the telco announced a nationwide expansion of its Carrier Switched Ethernet service. In addition, an on an unrelated note, the company named a new chairman. (Read Full Article)

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12. CenturyLink consolidates network business and operations teams Explore FierceTelecom (Jan 6 2013) Middle Mile , Local , Regional CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) on Thursday announced that it has realigned its management structure by combining its network services business sales and operations teams under one common organization reporting to COO Karen Puckett. Puckett will lead CenturyLink's combined sales & operations teams. Effective immediately, the company will combine the business sales and operations functions that were part of the telco's Enterprise Markets Group – Network Services and Regional Markets Group organizations. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Qwest   IEEE   Frontier

13. CenturyLink wins 2012 MEF Carrier Ethernet Award - Dec 6 Explore CenturyLink (Dec 6 2012) Middle Mile , MEF , Business Ethernet , Metro Ethernet , Global , Local , Regional CenturyLink, Inc.  received the 2012 "Best Carrier Ethernet Business Application" award by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF). CenturyLink was awarded for developing an Ethernet solution for Monroe City Schools in Monroe, La. that provides the school system with a consolidated and highly resilient Ethernet-based infrastructure for managing voice, video and data. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Frost & Sullivan   Metro Ethernet Forum

14. CenturyLink Puts 100GigE In Place Explore Telecom Ramblings (Nov 14 2012) Local , National , Regional CenturyLink (NYSE:CTL, news, filings) isn’t waiting any longer, and today jumped on the 100G bandwagon.  They are now offering 100G Ethernet Wavelengths across their US footprint plus Singapore and London.  Further expansion of the upgrade internationally is planned for early 2013.  (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Qwest   tw telecom

15. Windstream set to deliver VDSL2, bonded ADSL2+ Explore FierceTelecom (Oct 25 2012) Local Windstream (Nasdaq: WIN) plans to begin offering parts of its customer base in November faster broadband speeds via a mix of VDSL2 and ADSL2+ with bonding technologies.  "As far as areas currently affected by latency issues, those areas are already in the process of upgrading to Ethernet-based equipment." (Read Full Article)

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16. Windstream expands Carrier Switched Ethernet service Explore Telecompaper (Oct 8 2012) Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , Local , Wholesale / Exchange (Telecompaper - may require registration) Enterprise-class managed hosting services provider Windstream has announced the expansion of its Carrier Switched Ethernet service to more than 300 CLEC markets across the US... (Read Full Article)

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17. Sizing up the top US telcos in Q2 2012 Explore FierceTelecom (Sep 4 2012) Middle Mile , Mobile Backhaul , Local With the Q2 2012 earnings season coming to an end, FierceTelecom has put together a summary of the performance of the top incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs). As seen in previous quarters, ILECs are finding ways to offset ongoing wireline voice loss by emphasizing the sales of IP-based business and consumer services, including broadband data, video and Ethernet ... (Read Full Article)

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18. CenturyLink's Mid-Band Ethernet service recognized by Frost & Sullivan Explore FierceTelecom (Jun 19 2012) Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , Local , Regional CenturyLink's (NYSE: CTL) Ethernet efforts, particularly its Mid Band Ethernet (MBE) offering, won top honors from business-research firm Frost & Sullivan, which awarded the company with its "Customer Value Enhancement Award in Retail Mid-Band Ethernet (MBE) Services." MBE services, as defined by the analyst firm, are those that have speeds between 2-50 Mbps and are delivered to the customer premise via a copper or a hybrid fiber/copper network connection. While the legacy CenturyTel and later CenturyLink (created by its acquisition of the former Embarq) had some Ethernet presence in the markets it served, the service provider gained an even ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Frost & Sullivan   Qwest

19. Spirit Communications fans out EoC presence in the Carolinas Explore FierceTelecom (Jun 14 2012) Access , Metro Ethernet , Local , Regional Spirit Communications, a CLEC jointly owned by 11 South Carolina independent ILECs, is extending its Ethernet over Copper (EoC) in its North and South Carolina territories. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Cyan   Overture Networks   Spirit Communications

20. Windstream extends enterprise services to the Las Vegas market Explore FierceTelecom (May 31 2012) Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , Local Windstream (Nasdaq: WIN) has brought its enterprise service suite to Las Vegas, a move that will clearly challenge both existing incumbent telco CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) and cable operator Cox Business that have already been providing business services in Sin City for a number of years. Area businesses will now be able to access Windstream's broad service portfolio, one that includes VoIP, SIP trunking, MPLS, and traditional TDM and IP-based Ethernet services. I (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   NuVox   Cox Business

21. Frontier has no plans to offer IPTV to offset residential declines Explore FierceTelecom (May 17 2012) Middle Mile , Local With the integration of the former Verizon rural lines into its fold, Frontier has been building out its metro and core fiber network to deliver a suite of fiber and even copper-based Ethernet services to businesses. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Frontier Communications   Frontier

22. Windstream hits new wholesale note with carrier switched Ethernet product Explore FierceTelecom (Apr 19 2012) Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , Wholesale , Local , Wholesale / Exchange Targeting both its wireline and wireless operator customers, the new service will provide customers access to its Ethernet service within its ILEC footprint through an External-Network to Network Interconnection (E-NNI) agreement. (Read Full Article)

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23. Bill Cheek, CenturyLink Explore FierceTelecom (Apr 16 2012) Mobile Backhaul , Wholesale , Local , Regional Despite the fact that overall wholesale revenues in Q4 2011 declined 4 percent to $955 million, a factor reflecting the decline in legacy services, WMG's real growth is driven by emerging services like wireless backhaul. WMG reported $564 million in strategic revenues in the fourth quarter, up 5.4 percent due to ongoing wireless backhaul sales and wholesale Ethernet. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   NuVox   Qwest   Integra Telecom

24. Nigeria: Sky vision extends fiber and Carrier Ethernet network to Abuja - Bikya Masr Explore Bikya Masr (Mar 20 2012) Africa , Business Ethernet , Local The Abuja PoP facility would also allow organizations to benefit from Sky Vision’s VSAT hub in Lagos, which provides satellite-based virtual private network services, connecting corporate headquarters to sites that were not covered by any reliable fiber or microwave service. These services include Sky Vision Internet Access, Sky Vision IP-VPN and Carrier Ethernet services. (Read Full Article)

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