- eCommunity™ Fiber partners with Adtran to boost Morrow's smart city infrastructure using open fiber access technology.
- The initiative enhances public services and provides businesses and residents with high-speed connectivity options.
- Adtran's scalable platform lays groundwork for future broadband upgrades and supports municipal and enterprise connectivity.
eCommunity™ Fiber has announced its collaboration with Adtran to implement a scalable open fiber access solution in the City of Morrow, Georgia. This partnership aims to advance Morrow's smart city initiative by providing high-speed GPON connectivity to municipal services, businesses, and residents. The infrastructure upgrade is designed to enhance public safety and offer a foundation for future-ready broadband expansion.
By leveraging Adtran's advanced fiber technology, eCommunity™ Fiber is enabling Morrow to deploy carrier-neutral solutions that support a wide range of smart city services. These include public Wi-Fi, advanced surveillance systems, and Ethernet connectivity for local businesses. The network, equipped for scalability, is ready for an upgrade to XGS-PON, ensuring Morrow keeps pace with growing connectivity needs.
Rodney Gray, CTO of eCommunity™ Fiber, emphasized the importance of this partnership in delivering next-generation infrastructure. The solution not only supports municipal WAN applications and enterprise-class connectivity but also encourages competition among service providers, leading to better pricing and improved service quality for the community.
Jeremy Harris, VP of North America sales at Adtran (ADTN, Financial), highlighted that Morrow's network is privately funded, ensuring its long-term sustainability and adaptability. Adtran's platform facilitates a seamless transition to next-generation services, keeping the city at the forefront of connectivity advancements and driving economic growth throughout the region.
About Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN): A leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions, Adtran enables voice, data, video, and internet communications across various network infrastructures.
