Why Consolidated?
Fiber optic network providers are not all the same. Consolidated‘s combination of reliability, flexibility, simplicity, economy and technology, make us the provider of choice.
Stability – Consolidated has been serving customers for well over 100 years and has competed aggressively in the wholesale market since the early days of divestiture. The management of the Carrier Services division has been leaders in consortiums, market development, and leading edge technologies with a niche network focus. Our size keeps us agile and responsive. Our experience allows you to trust us as a valuable partner.
Reliability – Consolidated chose to design its fiber network outside other carriers' pathways. In doing so, this provides network diversity and increased protection. Consolidated minimizes network interruptions with the implementation of several innovative practices including an aggressive preventive maintenance program.
Consolidated is an active participant in the Texas Excavation Safety Systems (TESS) program, established to prevent service interruptions by excavations.
Toll free (800/888) numbers are located on warning signs above our buried cable to allow timely notification of potential construction activity in the area. In addition, steel casings around the fiber optic cable in high-construction areas, aerial placement along high-voltage lines, and route scouting help to insure continuous service. Consolidated Communications state-of-the art Network Operations Center (NOC), performs around the clock monitoring. As potential issues are identified, Consolidated Communications follows a comprehensive four-step recovery process.
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Recognition
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Isolation
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Correction
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Documentation and analysis
Choosing Consolidated Carrier Services ensures that you will receive national carrier service levels within our market niche.
Flexibility - Consolidated offers a full range of products and services, as well as pricing and term options for customers. This flexibility allows
Consolidated Communications to provide comprehensive end-to-end services, or simply transport connectivity, depending on your business needs.
Simplicity - From network configurations to financial quotes, Consolidated keeps the process simple.
Economy – Unique routes, varied points-of-presence, and value-added services, allows Consolidated a competitive position in the market.
Technology - Consolidated uses the latest in fiber optic design, diversity and protection. In addition, employing CISCO Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) has added bandwidth capacity on our existing fiber routes with Remote Optical Add/Drops at each of our strategically located POP’s. We are at the forefront of testing and implementation of products and services that will increase bandwidth, improve reliability, add flexibility, in turn reducing costs.