STL Partners with Windstream To Enable Fast Fiber Connectivity

CIOTechOutlook Team | Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 06:21 IST

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To assist Windstream's extensive fiber expansion initiatives, STL, a leading provider of optical and digital solutions, announced its cooperation with the privately held communications and software firm.
 
A number of fiber construction projects are currently in progress at Windstream Wholesale, an optical technology pioneer of quick and adaptable advanced solutions, including an extension of its current Tulsa, OK route from Little Rock, AR, to Memphis, TN; a new fiber build from Raleigh, NC, to Jacksonville, FL; and yet another project from New York City to Montreal. Additionally, Windstream is offering the best internet experience to more and more homes, companies, and carrier partners across America through its Kinetic division. $2 billion will be invested by Kinetic by Windstream to significantly increase gigabit internet access across its 18-state service area.
 
The partnership officially began in February 2021 when Windstream first received optical networking solutions from STL. On top of this foundation, STL has increased the range of products it offers by including flat ribbon and high-fiber-count intelligently-bonded ribbon in addition to its loose tube optical cables. These solutions are built to meet Windstream Wholesale's requirements for metro and long-haul optical networks, which currently offer their customers up to 400G wave services and will support 800G transmission in the future.  
 
"For us, it is a top priority to deliver the best reach and customer experience to our consumers, including the world's largest hyperscalers," said Buddy Bayer, President of Windstream Wholesale and Enterprise. "And we want to do it fast. Windstream sets the bar high in terms of technology and engineering and we are confident that STL, with nearly 30 years of Optical expertise and global footprint, will ably support our connectivity ambitions. It's a bonus that both companies are also equally committed to rural broadband."
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