Vernon Telephone Coop Selects Allied Telesis for Fiber Network Expansion

SAN JOSE, CA — Vernon Telephone Cooperative has selected Allied Telesis, a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions, and an expert in the deployment of IP triple play networks, to expanded its gigabit network deployment. With headquarters in Westby, Wisconsin, Vernon Telephone Cooperative is a recipient of both the NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association Smart Rural Community Showcase Award and the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA) Gigabit Community Award.

“Vernon Telephone has exclusively deployed Allied Telesis Gigabit solutions,” said Rod Olson, chief executive officer, Vernon Telephone Cooperative. “Over the last 15 years, we have deployed Allied Telesis for Ethernet copper xDSL to Active Gigabit FTTH, and continue to select them as our preferred vendor based on their feature capabilities and innovative vision on providing value-based services to end customers.”

“Vernon Telephone is an industry pioneer in deploying active FTTx solutions, delivering IP Triple Play services. Rod and his team have consistently challenged the norm and offered new solutions to their community that are focused on economic prosperity. Vernon had the foresight to adopt an Active FTTH solution from Allied Telesis, and has continued to expand its network. Today its network is one of the fastest and most efficient in the industry, offering on-demand Gigabit services,” said Philip Yim, Allied Telesis senior vice president, Global Program Management. “It’s an exciting time in the communications industry, as it moves into the 4KTV era with ultra-high-speed Internet access to the home. Vernon is one of the leading communications providers that offers compelling multimedia home converged services, without the hassle of deploying multiple devices in the home,” Yim added.