Utilizing funding awarded by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) through the Broadband ReConnect Program, Circle Fiber is
building a fiber access network in unserved and underserved areas in Missouri.
The provider is partnering with Nokia to deploy Gigabit Passive Optical Network
(GPON) and next generation XGS-PON fiber access technologies which deliver up
to 10Gb/s speeds.
Building on its successful partnership for Fixed Wireless
Access LTE deployment, Nokia and Circle Fiber will now deploy a state-of-the-art
fiber network that meets the growing broadband demands of today, and is ready
for the future. The Nokia solution, based on its Lightspan FX series, is ready
for the evolution to 25Gb/s, enabling Circle Fiber to future-proof its network
investment. Nokia’s solution also enables a smooth transition to virtualized
access-network control and management.
The high-capacity fiber-to-the-premise network will be
complemented by Nokia’s Wi-Fi Mesh solution ensuring high-speed broadband in
all corners of the premises, a network that is easy to manage and which is able
to automatically and autonomously solve issues in case of interference.
Chris Simmons, President of Circle Fiber, said: “Your
internet connection is only as good as your weakest link and it doesn’t make
sense to deliver high-speed internet connection to a Wireless router that is
not capable of taking advantage of the higher speeds. Nokia’s broadband
solution complemented by its Wi-Fi Mesh technology delivers seamless coverage
and an amazing streaming and internet experience to everyone in all areas of
the home or office.
“The Circle Fiber team lives in these communities, and we
are committed to providing the fiber infrastructure and broadband services that
will help the people and businesses in the area thrive. Nokia has the right mix
of technology, services, and desire to better our communities that aligns with
our corporate values to bridge the digital divide for everyone in the region
that we serve. We already had previous experience working with the Nokia team
on our wireless deployment, and they are our true partners on this journey.”
Dwain Hahs, Mayor, Jackson, Missouri, said: “Getting access
to high-speed broadband internet has been a challenge for the people who live
and work in rural Southern Missouri. The pandemic has further revealed that
broadband is critical to enabling remote learning, working from home,
telehealth and more. Circle Fiber and Nokia are coming through for our citizens
by deploying a fiber-to-the-premise network that will bring value for our
communities for many years to come.
Sandra Motley, President, Fixed Networks Division at Nokia,
said: “Broadband connectivity is no longer a convenience, it is a necessity.
Seven out of 10 homes in the U.S with fiber connections use Nokia technology
and we are proud to be working with Circle Fiber to extend this reach to
another 125,000 homes and business premises. Our leading gigabit broadband
solution will deliver 10Gb/s today, and is future proofed for 25G as needs
evolve.”
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