WPA Fiber Network launches regional fibre network to expand Pennsylvania’s access to broadband
WPA Fiber Network, LLC (WPAFN), a consortium of internet service providers, has announced formation of its regional fibre network in Pennsylvania. The network aims to serve telecom service providers and commercial customers in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
“WPA Fiber Network will concentrate on providing telecommunication providers and commercial customers with high-speed fibre-optic backbone capabilities,” says Jim Kail, CEO and board member of WPAFN and president & CEO of Laurel Highland Total Communications, Inc. “We believe that regional fibre connectivity is vital for Pennsylvania’s economic growth and development.”
Carrier meet points are physical locations where WPAFN can connect with other service providers and exchange traffic. “Through our middle-mile infrastructure, WPAFN aims to reduce the cost of connecting unserved and underserved areas in Pennsylvania,” says Brian Jeffers, board member of WPAFN and CEO of Hickory Telephone Company. “These connections are crucial for the telecommunications industry because they allow carriers to improve their connectivity and overall network performance, which benefits both the industry and its customers.”
WPAFN carrier meet point locations include DATABANK Downtown Pittsburgh Data Centre, DATABANK Summit Park Data Centre, EV Bishoff Company Pittsburgh Tech Centre, Citizens Fiber, Hickory Telephone Company, LHTC Broadband Donegal, LHTC Broadband Ligonier, and LHTC Broadband Yukon.
“WPAFN’s leadership team has extensive industry expertise and is committed to enabling broadband development in the state,” says Kenneth Cutrell, board member of WPAFN and president of Citizens Fiber. “We provide the necessary infrastructure for different telecommunications carriers to connect to organisations in our service area.”
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