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8 CE N T U R Y TE L 2 0 0 6 A N N U A L R E V I E W
Bringing Advanced Solutions to Enterprises
In August 2006, the State of Wisconsin became the first state in
the nation to offer advanced communications services over a single
statewide voice, data and video network to schools, colleges, libraries,
museums, tribal nations and other authorized users. Through the new
BadgerNet Converged Network, hundreds of thousands of workers,
students, citizens and businesses now have new choices in how they
communicate, learn and conduct business.
Under a contract awarded by the State of Wisconsin, CenturyTel
and the other members of the Wisconsin BadgerNet Access Alliance
began work in October 2005 to replace three separate networks with a
new communications infrastructure using IP Ethernet technology. The
technology offers proven advantages in cost, scalability and adaptability.
The Move to an IP World
In one of the most complex state communications projects ever
undertaken, CenturyTel installed switches at 517 customer sites, installed
Ethernet switches in 121 central offices and connected 118 independent
communications companies to six newly installed CenturyTel aggrega-
tion nodes. After 10 months of migration work, the new BadgerNet
Converged Network became operational. The new network provides
high-capacity data capability and dynamic bandwidth, up to 1 Gbps,
to support current and emerging applications. As demonstrated with
BadgerNet, CenturyTel is ready to assist each of our enterprise customers
as they evaluate, select and migrate to the technology solutions that
best meet their unique requirements.
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We continually invest in our LightCore regional
fiber network and IP-based technologies
so we can meet our enterprise customers’ needs
for increased bandwidth, customized data
solutions and IP expertise.
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With high-speed data transmission capabilities
from 3 Mbps up to 1 Gbps, our Metro Ethernet
offering enables businesses to connect multiple
locations, transmit significant data volumes at
high speeds and simplify their networks.
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We build and operate WiFi networks to
bring advanced communications capabilities
to municipalities. We will continue to explore
wireless broadband technologies to ensure
we are positioned to offer these services
to our customers.
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Our skilled sales and sales engineering teams
provide our customers with the expert advice
and support needed to operate effectively
in the IP world.
With our experience in
IP-based communications,
we can help enterprises
successfully migrate to
the most advanced net-
work technologies.
Our customized data solutions
including Ethernet, LAN/WAN,
private networking, virtual private
networking and dedicated Internet
access continue to experience strong
demand among healthcare, educa-
tional and municipal enterprises.