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DigitalBridge Communications Wins Grant to Expand WiMAX 4G Coverage in
Appomattox County, Virginia
DigitalBridge Communications Corp.
December 7, 2009
Ashburn, VA -- DigitalBridge Communications Corp. (DBC), the leading
private operator of WiMAX 4G broadband networks in underserved and rural
America, is proud to announce today that it was awarded a grant from the
Mid-Atlantic Broadband Cooperative (MBC) to triple its current broadband
wireless coverage in Appomattox County, Virginia. This last-mile,
matching grant award funded by the Virginia Tobacco Commission will
enable DBC to bring affordable broadband services to underserved areas
of Appomattox County. |
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"Appomattox County appreciates
DigitalBridge's efforts to bring affordable broadband to the residents
and businesses that need it the most," said John Spencer, Assistant
County Administrator for Appomattox County. "We look forward to
partnering with DBC and MBC to expand coverage to even more unserved and
underserved parts of the County over the next year."
"This is a great day for everyone in Appomattox, from educators to
health care providers to the residents of the County. We applaud MBC's
matching grant and the extension of its advanced, open-access fiber
network to the County over the past two years. We expect that similar
public-private stimulus programs at the federal level will lead to rapid
deployments as well, significantly expanded broadband coverage, and new
jobs," said Kelley Dunne, CEO of DigitalBridge Communications.
DigitalBridge won the award following a competitive bidding process
similar to the ongoing federal stimulus program in which DBC has also
been an active participant. DBC's successful initial launch in
Appomattox during 2008 was also supported by an MBC matching grant and
led to the deployment of affordable wireless broadband services within 6
months and over 30% broadband adoption by residents and businesses. The
new areas will also be served by 4G broadband speeds at prices starting
as low as $29.99 per month.
Over the past three years, DBC has launched new wireless broadband
service in 15 communities nationwide. The company brings fixed broadband
wireless services to a variety of customers -- residential, business,
educational, healthcare and public safety -- and provides mobile
broadband services though WiMAX-enabled laptops, USB adapters and other
portable devices. DBC's open, all-IP network and cost structure enable
deployment of advanced services at a fraction of the capital and
operating cost required for traditional wired and wireless services. Its
scalable deployment capabilities, state-of-the-art Network Operations
Center, billing and customer care systems, and solid operating record
enable it to roll out new services within six to nine months.
About DigitalBridge Communications
DigitalBridge Communications Corp. ("DBC") is a 4G wireless Internet
provider using WiMAX to deliver broadband services to underserved
communities nationwide. Since launching its service during 2007, DBC has
deployed WiMAX networks in 15 markets throughout the U.S. With WiMAX,
DBC subscribers are able to set up broadband service on their own within
a matter of minutes and use their portable service anywhere within DBC's
coverage area. For more information about DBC, please visit
www.digitalbridgecommunications.com. |
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