Trailrunner Broadband Internet has unveiled
its next-generation broadband service, powered by Tarana Wireless,
which will reach customers in rural parts of eight Maine counties.
PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 4,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of Maine's most rural areas will soon have access
to ultra-high-capacity, high-speed broadband technology, thanks to
the launch of Trailrunner Broadband Internet's first high-speed
wireless broadband network. Trailrunner provides critical internet
access to key cities in Maine,
including some in the most rural of areas. This expanded service
will reach customers in eight counties, including Aroostook, Washington, Somerset, Hancock, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Oxford.
"Access to reliable cell service and broadband is critical to
public safety, economic development, and conducting daily life,"
said Maine Senate President
Troy Jackson. "These technologies
have become essential utilities, especially in a rural state like
Maine."
The existing Trailrunner network utilizes standard 4G LTE
Cellular technology. Now, Trailrunner has selected Tarana Wireless,
the world's first manufacturer of next-generation fixed wireless
access (ngFWA), to enable this new high-speed broadband service,
which will meet and exceed the FCC's expected minimum broadband
performance requirements. Tarana's high-speed broadband solution is
built on an entirely new technology from the previous 4G LTE and 5G
Non-Standalone (NSA) networks, resulting in an ultra-high-capacity
broadband product that is consistently faster and more reliable
than traditional 4G. It also has lower latency, meaning data
transmission is virtually instantaneous; has advanced built-in
security controls; and can be deployed very quickly.
"We are proud to continue our commitment to delivering the best
internet service to the communities we serve, especially those in
extremely unserved and underserved rural areas," said Robert Parsloe, CEO of Trailrunner Broadband
Internet. "This brand-new technology has already been deployed to
several of our customers, who have given us overwhelmingly positive
feedback. Our goal remains the same: helping consumers receive the
best broadband experience, whether they're using the internet for
remote learning, essential business communications, or a family
movie night. We continue to make private investments, as rural
communities have waited long enough. Everyone deserves to connect,
so why wait any longer?"
The upgraded Trailrunner network was recently deployed in
Dexter, Maine and will shortly
expand to deliver unmatched performance and coverage to thousands
of households in those eight counties throughout Maine.
About Trailrunner
Founded in 2019, Trailrunner Broadband Internet is a locally
veteran-owned and operated broadband service provider. From its
beginnings in Downeast Maine, Trailrunner has rapidly expanded its
reach to 12 counties across Maine,
New Hampshire, and Vermont, playing a pivotal role in bridging
the digital divide during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Dedicated to turning technology into solution, Trailrunner proudly
serves residential consumers and businesses in northern New
England. Learn more by visiting: www.mytrailrunner.com.
About Tarana
Tarana Wireless's mission is to accelerate the deployment of
fast, affordable internet access around the world. Through a decade
of research and development and more than $400 million of investment, the Tarana team has
created a unique next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA)
technology, instantiated in its first commercial platform, Gigabit
1 (G1). It delivers a game-changing advance in broadband economics
in both mainstream and underserved markets, using either licensed
or unlicensed spectrum. G1 started production in mid-2021 and has
since been embraced by more than 200 service providers in 23
countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research
and development in Pune, India.
Learn more at www.taranawireless.com.
CONTACT: Paula Stanton,
paulas@broadreachpr.com
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