Alaska Communications Expands Connectivity Offerings With Low Earth Orbit Satellites

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Alaska Communications has launched services utilizing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, enhancing connectivity for businesses, schools, and healthcare providers in Alaska. The new service offers high-speed, low-latency internet access, enabling applications like telehealth and cloud computing. President and CEO Bill Bishop highlighted this development as a milestone for the company's customer service capabilities. They have also partnered with Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative to further improve local connectivity. This initiative marks a significant step in meeting the growing internet demands in remote areas.

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• Launch of LEO satellite services enhances connectivity in underserved areas.
• Partnership with Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative improves local infrastructure.
• High-speed, low-latency internet supports critical applications like telehealth.

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Services using a partner’s constellation are now live

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alaska Communications is turning up service for customers using a global communications network of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

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LEO satellites deliver fiber-like connectivity performance to areas that have been inaccessible via terrestrial options. Businesses, local governments, schools, healthcare providers and resource developers need high speed, low latency connections to keep up with growing demands, like video conferencing, telehealth, cloud computing and more.

Alaska Communications recently announced that it will supply Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative, Inc. with LEO services to improve connectivity to its facilities and residents in the area, enabling dynamic opportunities that weren’t available before.

“We’re pleased to expand our offerings and help enable LEO services in Alaska,” said Bill Bishop, president and CEO of Alaska Communications. “We’re known for creating custom solutions to meet our customers’ needs. We see this as a milestone moment in our ability to serve our customers and connect the under connected.”

For more information, visit www.alaskacommunications.com/satelliteservices.

About Alaska Communications

Alaska Communications, an affiliate of ATN International, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI), is the leading provider of advanced broadband and managed IT services for businesses and consumers in Alaska. The company operates a highly reliable, advanced statewide data network with the latest technology and the most diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the contiguous U.S. For more information, visit www.AlaskaCommunications.com.

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Heather Cavanaugh

Heather.Cavanaugh@acsalaska.com

Director, External Affairs and Corporate Communications

Source: Alaska Communications

FAQ

What is the significance of Alaska Communications' new LEO satellite services?

The new LEO satellite services enhance internet connectivity in remote areas of Alaska, providing high-speed and low-latency connections.

How does Alaska Communications plan to improve connectivity in Bristol Bay?

Alaska Communications is partnering with Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative to deliver LEO services, which will significantly improve connectivity for local residents.

What applications benefit from the new LEO satellite services by Alaska Communications?

The LEO satellite services support applications such as video conferencing, telehealth, and cloud computing.

Who is the CEO of Alaska Communications and what was said about the LEO services?

Bill Bishop, the CEO, described the launch of LEO services as a milestone in the company's ability to serve and connect customers in Alaska.

When was the announcement made about Alaska Communications launching LEO services?

The announcement was made recently, although the exact date in the press release is not specified.