Building a robust, scalable, and future-proof network foundation for a truly connected community.
At eCommunity™ Fiber, the mission is to deliver next-generation digital infrastructure that empowers communities and ensures digital equity. eCommunity™ Fiber is thrilled to announce a pivotal partnership with Adtran, a global leader in fiber access solutions, which is central to building the City of Morrow’s ambitious smart city initiative.
This collaboration focuses on deploying Adtran’s advanced fiber access platform to establish a high-speed, open-access broadband network throughout Morrow. This isn’t just about faster internet; it’s about creating a comprehensive digital backbone that supports essential municipal services, propels local businesses forward, and connects every resident to a world of opportunity.
The Core of Connectivity: Why Adtran’s Technology Powers the Vision
The choice to partner with Adtran was driven by their commitment to scalable and open networking solutions. Adtran’s fiber access technology provides the robust foundation eCommunity™ Fiber needs, initially delivering high-speed GPON connectivity to key municipal sites, including libraries, civic centers, and various community spaces. This critical infrastructure enables essential services like:
- Reliable Public Wi-Fi: Keeping citizens connected in public spaces.
- Advanced Surveillance Systems: Enhancing public safety and security.
- Dedicated Government Operations: Streamlining city services and internal communications through a secure, “closed-loop” broadband network.
- Enterprise-Class Ethernet Connectivity: Providing businesses with the robust connections they need to thrive in the digital economy.
Critically, Adtran’s platform offers a clear and seamless upgrade path to XGS-PON. This foresight ensures that as the City of Morrow’s connectivity demands grow—whether for public services, educational institutions, or local enterprises—the network will effortlessly scale to meet rising bandwidth needs, truly making it future-proof.
A Blueprint for Smart City Success: Open Access & Private Funding
Morrow’s smart city network stands out as a unique and sustainable model. Unlike many municipal broadband projects, the initiative in Morrow is privately funded. This approach ensures long-term sustainability and unparalleled adaptability, making it a viable blueprint for other cities seeking to modernize their digital infrastructure without relying solely on public funds.
eCommunity™ Fiber’s commitment to an open-access, carrier-neutral solution is fundamental. This means that the infrastructure is open to multiple internet service providers, fostering healthy competition that directly translates to more choice, better pricing, and superior service quality for all residents and businesses in Morrow. It’s a win-win for the entire community.
eCommunity™ Fiber’s smart city initiative in Morrow is a testament to the power of open fiber networks. With the platform, eCommunity™ Fiber is delivering flexible, future-ready broadband that supports everything from public safety to digital transformation for local businesses. The technology ensures a smooth transition to next-generation services, enabling the city to remain at the forefront of connectivity advancements.
Building a Connected Future for Morrow
The deployment of Adtran’s technology is a cornerstone of Morrow’s phased smart city strategy. As eCommunity™ Fiber continues to expand this robust network throughout the city, there are anticipated further enhancements in public services, economic growth, and an improved quality of life for all residents. eCommunity™ Fiber is proud to establish an infrastructure that will serve as a foundation for innovation for decades to come.
About eCommunity™ Fiber
eCommunity™ Fiber is the public-facing brand of A2D, Inc., a Georgia-based open-access network provider dedicated to closing the digital divide in underserved communities across the U.S. By investing in cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, eCommunity™ Fiber empowers communities with the digital infrastructure needed to thrive in the 21st century.
About Adtran
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) is the parent company of Adtran, Inc., a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video, and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, Adtran empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places, and things. Adtran solutions are used by service providers, private enterprises, government organization,s and millions of individual users worldwide.
