CenturyLink :: Extreme Rural Voice and Ethernet Upgrade
Keenwire completes the first phase of a CenturyLink ethernet and voice upgrade in remote Central Oregon, replacing antiquated systems with new technology enabling digital voice and middle-mile data. The foundation of the voice system is capable of providing last mile broadband to remote residents.
Nisqually Tribe :: Launches WiMAX Broadband System
After months of successful beta testers using both indoor and outdoor modems, the tribe handed out dozens of additional modems at the launch during a public meeting. Keenwire assisted the tribe get a custom EBS License, design and build the WiMAX system to cover its reservation and provide broadband free to its members.
Quinault Nation :: Completion of 500Mbps Microwave Network
Based on Keenwire’s recommendation in the broadband plan, the Quinault Indian Nation just completed a capital project for a 500Mbps redundant microwave network. The 100-mile network is fiber-fed by Tier 1 bandwidth and will supply critical government infrastructure. The next phase includes fixed wireless and Wi-Fi mesh to provide broadband free for tribal members and mobile public safety.
Broadband Stimulus :: Authored $85 Million in Awards
Keenwire authored three award-winning broadband stimulus grants for a total of $85 million. These projects will establish middle mile infrastructure across 30 counties in Florida and deliver last mile service to 50 remote villages in Southwest Alaska.
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Over the past 13-years the members of our team have been widely acknowledged for leadership in rural broadband. We have the unique blend of both business and technology expertise as well as the added benefit of policy knowledge. We have three key areas to our services; strategic planning, network design and grant assistance. Keenwire’s mission is to deliver value to our clients; we become a partner and advocate. We help our clients assess their needs by leveraging our knowledge and expertise in business and policy. We help our clients achieve their goals through our technical methodologies and expertise.
Thirteen years ago broadband was new and rural broadband wasn’t cool or political. It is since then that Keenwire has been planning, modeling, designing and supporting rural broadband networks. And for the last decade Keenwire has been involved in federal policy issues concerning broadband, spectrum and Internet with the FCC, Congress, US Senate and leading think tanks. Today, there is no question that broadband Internet is a utility like any other, critical infrastructure to economic development, quality of life, education and government service.
We can help assess the opportunities (funding, structure, ROI, policy) and design networks like fiber (WDM, FTTH, PON) and wireless (Microwave, 4G, Mesh, Wi-Fi). Keenwire can provide knowledge, insight and expertise to answer these questions as well as provide project management and support.
It’s not just about broadband, communications at large are driving the 21st century. Cellular mobility (voice and data), public safety/two-way radio, and the evolution of traditional phone to voice and video over the Internet. The transition of public safety systems to LTE 700MHz and NG-911 bring new issues of coverage and integration to the forefront. New platforms of communicating like Twitter and Facebook (social media) have people desiring mobile connectivity – with business, governments and public safety following suit.
Communications have a substantial effect on economic development, social welfare and quality of life. Keenwire has assisted entities in assessing and addressing the issues of availability and quality of cellular and public safety connectivity in their communities.
