Twin Lakes Makes Waves with Adtran 10G Fiber Access Platform

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Adtran, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) announced that Twin Lakes Telephone Cooperative has upgraded its fiber network using the Adtran 10G fiber access platform with Combo PON technology. This enhancement allows Twin Lakes to deliver ultrafast internet speeds to rural communities in Tennessee, supporting local businesses and attracting new industries. The transition from a 1G infrastructure to multi-gigabit services aims to meet increasing broadband demand and improve connectivity for residents and businesses alike.

Positive

• Twin Lakes upgraded to Adtran's 10G fiber access platform, enhancing service capacity.
• Improved connectivity is expected to attract new businesses and industries to the region.
• The upgrade supports remote work and healthcare access for residents, especially veterans.

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• None.

Tennessee co-op upgrades fiber network to connect communities and attract new businesses

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Adtran, Inc., (NASDAQ: ADTN), the leading provider of next-generation multi-gigabit fiber access and fiber extension solutions, today announced that Twin Lakes Telephone Cooperative Corporation (Twin Lakes) selected the Adtran 10G fiber access platform with Combo PON technology to deliver ultrafast speeds to rural Tennessee. Twin Lakes’ advanced fiber network will better connect its communities, transform how local businesses operate and attract new industries and economic development to the region.

Twin Lakes is the largest telecom co-op in Tennessee, providing multi-gigabit services to residents, businesses, schools, hospitals and wireless carriers over a 100% fiber optic network. A steady increase in broadband demand required Twin Lakes to upgrade its existing 1G infrastructure to support a higher-capacity speed tier and Adtran 10G PON solutions were the best fit. Adtran Combo PON capability enables Twin Lakes to upgrade network infrastructure with cards that seamlessly support new multi-gigabit XGS-PON services without disrupting existing GPON customers.

“In 2021, we celebrated 70 years in service, connected our 30,000^th customer and completed our 100% fiber network, positioning us to meet our customers’ needs for generations to come. Adtran has been a big part of that success. It has been a reliable partner that we can trust to help us build the right network at the right time,” said Jonathan West, General Manager and CEO at Twin Lakes. “We deployed GPON first, but it has limited upstream speeds which are critical to supporting streaming services, cloud computing and more. Adtran eliminated those limitations with its XGS-PON solutions.”

Residents and businesses are benefiting in big ways from Twin Lakes’ multi-gigabit fiber network. While some employment numbers are down in areas located in Twin Lakes’ service footprint, the fiber network supports a digital backbone that is attracting new industries and enabling residents to expand their job searches as remote employees. Additionally, the high-speed network is enabling veterans to remotely connect to healthcare instead of driving long distances to a VA hospital. Moreover, many businesses that consider the area are surprised to learn that the quality of Twin Lakes’ broadband is better than many large metropolitan areas. The service region is home to one of the largest distribution centers in Tennessee, and many small businesses can now move their homes to rural lake areas and run their business remotely.

“It is rewarding to see the positive community impact our customers are making with their multi-gigabit networks. Twin Lakes has been using Adtran broadband solutions since 2007, when it first started building its fiber network. Today the network is literally changing the way local businesses operate,” said Craig Stein, Vice President, Americas & Head of Global Business Development for Adtran. “Adtran Combo PON provides a no-compromise migration path to 10G PON, affording any type of service provider to easily provide competitive broadband services and connect their communities to new opportunities.”

For more information on the Adtran 10G fiber access platforms, please visit: www.adtran.com/fiber-access.

About Adtran

Adtran, Inc. is 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 currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. Find more at Adtran, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Ashley Schulte

ashley.schulte@adtran.com

Source: Adtran, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Twin Lakes upgrading its network with Adtran technology?

The upgrade enables Twin Lakes to deliver ultrafast internet speeds, enhances community connectivity, and attracts new businesses in Tennessee.

How is Adtran impacting rural broadband in Tennessee?

Adtran's solutions are helping rural areas like Twin Lakes enhance their broadband infrastructure, enabling multi-gigabit services and better local business operations.

What technology is being implemented by Twin Lakes in their fiber upgrade?

Twin Lakes is implementing Adtran's 10G fiber access platform with Combo PON technology to upgrade their existing network.

How will the fiber network upgrade benefit local businesses?

The upgraded fiber network will support remote work opportunities and improve digital infrastructure, making the area more attractive for new businesses.

When did Twin Lakes complete its 100% fiber network?

Twin Lakes completed its 100% fiber network in 2021, enhancing connectivity for its 30,000 customers.