Brightspeed Modernizes Infrastructure with Ribbon's Network Transformation Tech

Alright, readers. Let’s talk about Brightspeed.

Brightspeed is a relatively new internet service provider; it was formed in 2021 through the merger of several existing companies. Brightspeed offers internet and phone services to residential and business customers in rural and suburban areas, primarily in the Midwest and Southeastern U.S. Their main focus is on providing reliable and affordable internet access, with plans that boast no annual contracts, transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

Brightspeed offers various internet plans, including fiber-optic internet, which utilizes fiber optic technology to deliver ultra-fast and reliable internet speeds. Fiber optic internet is known for its symmetrical speeds, which means upload speeds are just as fast as download speeds. This is ideal for activities like video conferencing and online gaming.

They are committed to expanding their fiber optic network to bring faster and more reliable internet to more communities. And to do that, Brightspeed recently announced that Ribbon Communications’ (News - Alert) solutions are helping modernize Brightspeed's network infrastructure while maintaining uninterrupted services for existing customers.

Ribbon is a company that provides communication technology for businesses worldwide. They help businesses update their networks to be faster and more reliable, especially important in today's data-driven world. Ribbon offers various software, networking and security solutions to help businesses achieve this. They are also committed to environmental and social responsibility.

Brightspeed is using a whole suite of Ribbon solutions; this includes the C20 Call Controller, Application Server, SBC, PSX centralized policy and routing server, and the Ribbon Application Management Platform to modernize its legacy central office equipment and lay the foundation for further innovation.

Additionally, Ribbon's NPT 1250 multi-service access routing platform, part of Ribbon's comprehensive Neptune IP Routing portfolio, enables technology convergence for the service provider's legacy assets.

“Building a fiber broadband network across more than 160 communities in our footprint requires an investment in ensuring we can accelerate scalability,” said Brightspeed Chief Technology Officer Brian Bond. “Ribbon's advanced solutions enable us to efficiently manage and upgrade our legacy assets with next-generation innovation to gain the operational efficiencies, flexibility and capabilities that facilitate our network transformation.”

Ribbon's network transformation solution helps enable Brightspeed to replace decades-old rooms full of power-hungry legacy equipment, while its top tier professional services make the deployment transparent to both Brightspeed customers and regulatory bodies. Once operational, the new solution will use a fraction of the power, HVAC and real estate of the previous infrastructure while offering new capabilities. Doing this assures the long-term reliability of Brightspeed's network without impacting Brightspeed's operational or billing systems.

“Brightspeed is setting the bar for how independent service providers can operate and compete in today's telecommunications landscape,” said Sam Bucci, Chief Operating Officer and EVP, Ribbon. “Their blazing fast voicemail transition illustrates their ability to quickly drive cost out of their infrastructure while ensuring their customers have access to critical functionality. We look forward to being a part of their ongoing network transformation success.”