Alaska Communications Expands Broadband to Underserved Locations in Rural Alaska
February 03 2021 - 8:55AM
Business Wire
In a year where access to internet connectivity became even more
necessary, Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) expanded broadband
service by more than 3,700 locations in underserved areas of Alaska
during 2020.
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Alaska Communications fixed wireless
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This expansion is funded in part through the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF
II) program.
In 2020 alone, Alaska Communications launched or expanded
high-speed service available to homes and businesses in Delta
Junction, Fairbanks, Homer, Hope, Kake, Kasilof, Kenai, Ninilchik,
North Pole, Soldotna, Sterling and Thorne Bay.
“The pandemic underscored just how critical the availability of
affordable broadband service is for accessing work, education,
healthcare and staying connected with friends and family,” said
Bill Bishop, Alaska Communications president and CEO. “We’re
thankful for federal programs like CAF II, which support rural
broadband delivery.”
Once complete, the project will be the single largest deployment
of affordable broadband under any one program in Alaska.
“Under the program, internet speeds are a minimum 10 Mbps
download and 1 Mbps upload,” said Bishop. “However, we chose to
deliver higher speeds, up to 50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload,
whenever possible to deliver additional value to our
customers.”
“We’re excited about what 2021 has in store,” said Bishop.
“Network expansions and new technologies we plan to bring to market
this year will positively impact thousands of lives in both rural
and urban areas of Alaska.”
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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