Alaska Communications Secures Spectrum in Support of Fixed Wireless Broadband Deployment
August 31 2020 - 8:55AM
Business Wire
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK), has secured spectrum
through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auction for
licenses in the shared Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS)
band. The CBRS spectrum is used in fixed wireless applications.
Fixed wireless delivers high-speed, reliable and secure broadband
with speeds up to 250 Mbps.
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Alaska Communications services a fixed
wireless tower on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. (Photo: Business
Wire)
“Securing spectrum in communities ranging from southeast Alaska
to the North Slope is an important milestone in our fixed wireless
network expansion plan. The licenses we secured ensure
uninterrupted availability of the CBRS spectrum for future
customers and allows us to bring high speed, unlimited internet to
communities across Alaska,” said Diedre Williams, senior vice
president, operations.
CBRS spectrum works well in areas where customers are
geographically spread out and with lower population densities,
which is found throughout many Alaska communities. Due to the high
speed associated with this spectrum, it is a preferred spectrum for
fixed wireless.
“We’re proud to invest in our network to bring high-speed,
reliable, secure broadband to more Alaskans. We understand access
to high-speed, reliable internet is more important than ever before
and is critical for education, healthcare, government services,
economic development and quality of life, especially as we navigate
the global COVID-19 pandemic, and Alaska Communications is
committed to delivering this throughout Alaska,” said Bill Bishop,
Alaska Communications president and CEO.
“This spectrum will benefit Alaskans across our state. We thank
the FCC for its work and congratulate them on another successful
auction,” said Bishop.
About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) is the leading provider of
advanced broadband and managed IT services for businesses and
consumers in Alaska. The company operates a highly reliable,
advanced statewide data network with the latest technology and the
most diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the
contiguous U.S. For more information, visit
www.AlaskaCommunications.com or www.alsk.com.
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Alaska Communications Media Contact: Heather Cavanaugh,
907-564-7722 Director, External Affairs and Corporate
Communications
Investor Contact: Tiffany Smith, 907-564-7556 Manager, Board and
Investor Relations investors@acsalaska.com
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