AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat
Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless
transport solutions, today announced that LTD Broadband, an
internet service provider (ISP) and top recipient in the US
government's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) auction with a
total of $1.3 billion in funding,
will deploy Aviat's WTM 4000 microwave and multi-band platform
systems in its network middle mile and for fiber redundancy. The
company has already deployed these Aviat systems in its current
network, which delivers high-speed connectivity to commercial and
residential subscribers in Iowa,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, South
Dakota, Nebraska, and
Kansas, with other states in
planning as part of the company's RDOF expansion.
"Our experience with Aviat has been exceptional," said
Corey Hauer, Chief Executive
Officer, LTD Broadband. "The company's WTM systems deliver the
multi-gigabit fixed wireless performance we need, and Aviat Design
enables solid link planning with no surprises. We are able to order
the systems from the Aviat Store and take delivery within a couple
of weeks, something no other radio manufacturer can offer us,
accelerating our time to market. These capabilities will become
even more critical as we roll out our RDOF plans."
The Aviat Store is the industry's only e-commerce platform to
service rural broadband customers and enables LTD Broadband to
purchase Aviat products they need, when they need them, taking
advantage of faster lead times, order-on-demand capabilities, and
product deliveries direct to the market, all while minimizing
purchasing overhead and eliminating stocking and other
expenses.
"LTD Broadband has stepped up to deliver internet access to tens
of thousands of the underserved and unconnected in rural areas
throughout the US," said Peter
Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aviat
Networks. "While the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
$20B Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
represents a substantial business opportunity for both Aviat and
LTD Broadband, the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us how
important internet connectivity is to business, education and
family life. We are honored to be a key part of LTD Broadband's
RDOF expansion."
Aviat radios lead the industry in system gain and are the
industry's first to provide multi-band functionality (microwave and
millimeter wave) in a single box operating over a single antenna,
significantly lowering customers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as
compared to alternative solutions that require multiple radio
units.
About LTD Broadband
LTD Broadband was founded in 2011 with the goal of bringing
reliable, affordable broadband to rural areas. The company has
since expanded its service, with over 2100 tower sites in
Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South
Dakota, Nebraska, and
Kansas, covering over 50,000
square miles. www.ltdbroadband.com
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport
solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and
support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold
into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and
private network operators including state/local government,
utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat
with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of
microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of
localized professional and support services enabling customers to
drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more
than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance
products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer
experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit
www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter,
Facebook and LinkedIn.
Media Contact: Gary Croke,
Aviat Networks, Inc., gary.croke@aviatnet.com
Investor Relations Contact: Keith
Fanneron, Aviat Networks, Inc.,
keith.fanneron@aviatnet.com
Media Contact: Corey
Hauer, LTD Broadband, coreyhauer@gmail.com
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