Pioneer Communications improves broadband bandwidth with Fujitsu and Power & Tel
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. and Power & Tel say they have collaborated to enable Pioneer Communications to expand the bandwidth capabilities of its broadband network. Pioneer has deployed the Fujitsu 1FINITY S100 Layer 2 switching and Virtuora cloud software platforms to enable transmission rates up to 100G, with the option of 200G in the future.
Founded in 1950, Pioneer Communications provides triple-play services to residential and business customers in Southwest Kansas. The service provider determined it needed a rapid increase in network capacity while keeping space requirements, power consumption, and capex to a minimum, say Fujitsu and Power & Tel. Pioneer chose to deploy the Fujitsu 1FINITY S100 switching platform to meet its needs via improved Ethernet aggregation. The modular 1FINITY platforms can deployed in 1RU increments to meet each location’s requirements. Meanwhile, the Virtuora Network Controller provides software-defined network management and control.
“We are proud to continue our pioneering tradition of delivering cutting-edge communications services to our customers throughout Southwest Kansas,” said Gavin Fowler, chief operations officer at Pioneer Communications. “With Fujitsu’s networking expertise, paired with the extensive distribution services of Power & Tel, we are well-positioned to address escalating capacity demands, today and tomorrow.”
“Service providers like Pioneer Communications are confronting internet bandwidth demands and the complexities of next-generation architectures,” said Annie Bogue, head of sales and marketing at Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. “With the small footprint and pay-as-you-grow approach of the 1FINITY platform, Fujitsu is helping Pioneer Communications meet these challenges head on.”
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