Windstream Wholesale has revealed a major infrastructure upgrade and network expansion connecting Houston, Texas, to Tallahassee, Florida. By leveraging advanced Ciena line systems, this initiative aims to provide greater capacity, improved service capabilities, and enhanced network efficiency.
As a result, Windstream Wholesale can now offer 400G services along various routes to customers, with plans to introduce 800G services on this distinct Gulf route in the future.
Windstream Wholesale is already taking service orders for this network expansion, which is designed to meet the surging demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity. By enabling 400G service, this project not only offers diverse routes between Texas and the Southeast but helps Windstream Wholesale support a growing customer base with robust, future-ready connectivity options.
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As Texas experiences explosive growth in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, this enhanced infrastructure is strategically equipped to support the increasing bandwidth demands of AI-driven innovations across the region.
“These enhancements allow us to optimize service costs and deliver superior connectivity along this vital route,” said Joe Scattareggia, President of Windstream Wholesale. “Our collaboration with Ciena seamlessly complements our existing FLX/RLS network—including the Beach Route, our Florida-to-Atlanta buildout, and ongoing Texas projects—ensuring that we continue to provide reliable, advanced networking solutions. This not only optimizes today’s network performance but also positions us to provide for growing demand with innovative solutions.”
This project allows Windstream Wholesale to better accommodate diverse customer needs and strengthen service resilience. The integration of in-line optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) monitoring capabilities in Ciena’s Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) allows for quicker resolution of network issues, reducing downtime and improving Windstream Wholesale’s commitment to service quality.
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“This collaboration with Windstream Wholesale is a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and excellence in high-performance networking,” added Kevin Sheehan, CTO of the Americas, Ciena. “By leveraging next-generation equipment, this infrastructure enhancement boosts network efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness, allowing Windstream Wholesale to remain at the forefront during these periods of high growth.”
This overbuild represents a strategic investment in Windstream Wholesale’s infrastructure, reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in network solutions.
The use of Ciena’s RLS provides the ability for Windstream Wholesale to gain the greatest operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness along this route.
This long-term commitment to enhancing the network will require fewer regeneration points (regens) along the route, creating a better cost structure and competitive service rates.
In addition, Ciena’s RLS allows Windstream Wholesale to provision express locations by remotely integrating multiple ROADM segments, which reduces provisioning time and minimizes truck rolls. By expanding capacity and enhancing service capabilities, Windstream Wholesale can provide top-tier networking solutions for enterprise and wholesale customers.
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