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Alaska Communications debuts 1Gbit/s serviceBroadband World News, , 7/20/2021
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) is bringing the speed Alaskans need with its new service, AKXinternet. AKXinternet is a mesh fixed wireless solution offering 1 gigabit download speeds and up to 100 Mbps upload speeds. The service offers unlimited data through a tiered speed model, with options starting at 100 Mbps. This service is now available in select Anchorage neighborhoods. The company will expand to more locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and the Kenai Peninsula through 2024. The pandemic underscored just how critical the availability of affordable broadband is for accessing work, education, healthcare, entertainment, and staying connected with friends and family. In particular, fast upload speeds are needed for seamless video conferencing, which is an essential component of working from home. Demonstrating its leadership, Alaska Communications is among the first internet service providers in the country to deploy this technology. Last week, Cambium Networks awarded Alaska Communications with its Wireless Connectivity Hero Award, which recognizes visionaries who are changing the world with wireless technology. The company's use of mesh fixed wireless meets the growing demand for reliable, high-speed internet. It uses a network of fiber and radios to create a mesh of connectivity around the customer. AKXinternet is part of Alaska Communications' focus on network expansion. The company's goal is to reach 6,500 new addresses with this service this year. AKXinternet expansion will continue in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and the Kenai Peninsula through 2024. |
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