Wheatland Broadband Delivers High-Speed Internet Service to Rural Communities in Kansas with JET
Wheatland Broadband is a subsidiary of the Wheatland Electric Cooperative: “For members in our communities to prosper, reliable high-speed broadband is a must”
Tel Aviv, Israel, February 28, 2017, RADWIN (www.radwin.com), the global wireless broadband provider, today announced that Kansas-based Wheatland Broadband - a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc. - has deployed RADWIN JET to significantly improve broadband speeds for subscribers across 16 communities it’s serving in Kansas and Colorado.
“We believe that in order for residents and businesses in our communities to prosper, dependable high-speed broadband is a must. We’ve chosen RADWIN’s fixed wireless technology to improve our network and allow us to offer higher speed plans to our subscribers. The deployment of this new technology in our communities serves a crucial role in bridging the digital divide. Our business subscribers are pleased with the significant increase in throughput they’re receiving, allowing them to enjoy a fast, uninterrupted Internet connection and run bandwidth-intensive applications that are the lifeblood of their businesses,” said Jevin Kasselman, Director of IT and Broadband for Wheatland Electric.
Dennis Stipati, RADWIN GM NA: “Forward-thinking electric cooperatives such as Wheatland are leveraging their existing infrastructure, technical know-how and established customer base to deliver high-speed broadband to subscribers – not just electricity. Extremely simple to install and maintain, RADWIN’s JET solutions empower electric cooperatives to rapidly and cost-effectively deliver high-quality wireless connectivity to areas where fiber cannot reach or is cost-prohibitive.”
About RADWIN
RADWIN is a leading provider of Point-to-Multipoint and Point-to-Point broadband wireless solutions. Incorporating the most advanced technologies such as a Beam-forming antenna and an innovative Air Interface, RADWIN’s systems deliver optimal performance in the toughest conditions including high interference and obstructed line-of-sight. Deployed in over 170 countries, RADWIN’s solutions power applications including backhaul, broadband access, private network connectivity, video surveillance transmission as well as delivering broadband for trains and metros.
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About Wheatland Broadband
Wheatland Broadband is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. Wheatland Broadband was formed in 2002 to offer Internet service to the true last mile in rural Western Kansas. At a time when larger telecommunications companies had seemingly left rural residents and communities behind, Wheatland Broadband made high-speed Internet service a reality to its members.
Wheatland Broadband continues to provide service to the true last mile and it does so without the assistance of federal funds that many of our much larger competitors enjoy. Today, with over 3000 member subscribers, Wheatland Broadband focuses on providing reliable internet service and top-notch customer support. We take pride in being a local company that lives and works right alongside our members.
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Contact
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