Vibrant Broadband Transforms Middle Mile Infrastructure with Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has partnered with Vibrant Broadband to transform their middle mile network infrastructure. The implementation includes Ribbon's NPT 2100 IP aggregation router and MUSE Multilayer Automation Platform, enabling a tenfold increase in bandwidth capacity.
Vibrant Broadband, a subsidiary of Meeker Energy, selected Ribbon's technology to enhance their rural broadband services. The new infrastructure provides scalability, operational efficiency, and comprehensive network control while creating new revenue opportunities. The partnership aims to deliver improved internet access to underserved communities in the Midwest.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) ha siglato una collaborazione con Vibrant Broadband per trasformare l'infrastruttura della loro rete middle mile. L'implementazione prevede il router di aggregazione IP NPT 2100 di Ribbon e la Piattaforma di Automazione Multilayer MUSE, permettendo un aumento della capacit脿 di banda di dieci volte.
Vibrant Broadband, controllata da Meeker Energy, ha scelto le soluzioni Ribbon per potenziare i servizi broadband nelle aree rurali. La nuova infrastruttura garantisce scalabilit脿, efficienza operativa e controllo completo della rete, oltre a creare nuove opportunit脿 di ricavo. L'accordo mira a fornire un accesso internet migliore alle comunit脿 poco servite nel Midwest.
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Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) s'est associ茅 脿 Vibrant Broadband pour transformer l'infrastructure de leur r茅seau middle mile. La mise en 艙uvre comprend le routeur d'agr茅gation IP NPT 2100 de Ribbon et la plateforme d'automatisation multicouches MUSE, permettant une augmentation de la capacit茅 de bande passante par dix.
Vibrant Broadband, filiale de Meeker Energy, a choisi la technologie de Ribbon pour renforcer ses services haut d茅bit en milieu rural. La nouvelle infrastructure offre 茅volutivit茅, efficacit茅 op茅rationnelle et contr么le r茅seau complet, tout en cr茅ant de nouvelles opportunit茅s de revenus. Le partenariat vise 脿 am茅liorer l'acc猫s 脿 Internet des communaut茅s mal desservies du Midwest.
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) ist eine Partnerschaft mit Vibrant Broadband eingegangen, um deren Middle-Mile-Netzinfrastruktur zu modernisieren. Zum Einsatz kommen Ribbons NPT 2100 IP-Aggregationsrouter und die MUSE Multilayer-Automatisierungsplattform, wodurch die Bandbreitenkapazit盲t verzehnfacht wird.
Vibrant Broadband, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Meeker Energy, w盲hlte die Technologie von Ribbon zur Verbesserung ihrer Breitbanddienste in l盲ndlichen Gebieten. Die neue Infrastruktur bietet Skalierbarkeit, operative Effizienz und umfassende Netzsteuerung und schafft zugleich neue Einnahmequellen. Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, unterversorgten Gemeinden im Mittleren Westen besseren Internetzugang zu erm枚glichen.
- Achieved tenfold increase in bandwidth capacity
- Implementation of advanced network control and automation platform
- Enhanced scalability and operational efficiency
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Ribbon's partnership with Vibrant Broadband demonstrates strategic expansion in rural broadband market with tangible technology improvements.
This partnership announcement represents a meaningful customer win for Ribbon Communications in the critical rural broadband sector. The implementation includes Ribbon's NPT 2100 IP aggregation router and MUSE Multilayer Automation Platform to modernize Vibrant Broadband's middle mile infrastructure.
The claimed tenfold bandwidth increase is particularly significant as it substantially enhances Vibrant's service delivery capabilities in underserved areas. Middle mile infrastructure - connecting local networks to the internet backbone - has been a persistent bottleneck in rural connectivity, making this upgrade strategically important.
The choice of Ribbon's compact NPT 2100 router addresses common rural deployment challenges including limited space requirements and operational efficiency concerns. Meanwhile, the MUSE platform delivers the network visibility and management capabilities essential for maintaining reliable service across dispersed geographic areas.
For Ribbon, this implementation strengthens their position in the utility-based telecommunications sector - a growth market as more electric cooperatives enter broadband service provision. The
While the release doesn't disclose financial terms, these middle mile network deployments typically represent multi-year engagements with potential for expanded scope as subscriber bases grow. The project's emphasis on scalability suggests Vibrant anticipates significant customer growth, potentially leading to additional equipment purchases from Ribbon over time.
Achieves tenfold bandwidth increase, streamlined deployment, and increased network visibility
"This upgrade marks a major milestone for us, enabling us to expand our service offerings, better serve our growing customer base, and support future technologies," said Andrew Kalkbrenner, IT Manager at Vibrant Broadband. "Ribbon's proactive and collaborative approach, combined with their technical expertise and high-touch support organization, made them the ideal partner for this initiative."
The new infrastructure leverages Ribbon's , a compact, high performance IP aggregation router, and the which delivers comprehensive control, analysis, design, and planning applications to maximize the ROI of IP Optical investments. Together, these solutions provide Vibrant with a scalable, future-ready platform that supports rapid deployment and operational efficiency, while opening new revenue opportunities and laying the groundwork for network evolution.
"We're proud to support Vibrant Broadband's mission to bring world-class connectivity to rural communities," said Elizabeth Page,
About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers secure cloud communications and IP and optical networking solutions听to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our end-to-end portfolio of communications software and IP Optical networking solutions delivers superior value and innovation by leveraging cloud-native architectures, automation and analytics tools, and leading-edge security. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon, please visit
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