Alaska Communications Systems Announces Major Communications Upgrade in Sitka.ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Communications Systems This article is about the current telecommunications company. For the historical "Alaska Communications System", see AT&T Alascom. Alaska Communications Systems, (or ACS) is a telecommunications corporation, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Group, Inc. ("ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. ") (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ALSK), Alaska's leading integrated communications provider, announced today the completion of its fiber optic expansion and network equipment upgrade project in Sitka. The project, which increased Internet availability for residents and businesses in Sitka by 34%, involved the installation of fiber optic cables in areas between Halibut halibut: see flatfish. halibut Any of various flatfishes, especially the Atlantic and Pacific halibuts (genus Hippoglossus, family Pleuronectidae), both of which have eyes and colour on the right side. Point Road and Sawmill sawmill, installation or facility in which cut logs are sawed into standard-sized boards and timbers. The saws used in such an installation are generally of three types: the circular saw, which consists of a disk with teeth around its edge; the band saw, which Creek Road. In addition, ACS conducted a major network equipment overhaul, upgrading existing facilities to accommodate the fiber. The results: expanded Internet service availability and lightening-fast upload and download speeds. "From gaming to video and Web conferencing A videoconferencing session via the Internet. In order to interact with other participants, attendees use either a Web application or an application downloaded into their client machines. to on-line shopping, anything people in Sitka want to do on the Internet just got easier and faster than ever," said Bill Bishop, director of retail sales and service. "Each customer has a dedicated high-speed Internet See broadband. connection to his home or business. Dedicated lines mean you don't have to share your Internet connection. This is the biggest advantage of ACS High-Speed Internet over cable modem connections." Residents in Sitka now have access to faster Internet speeds at competitive rates not available prior to the project. Residential customers can get speeds up to 3Mbps, and business customers can get speeds up to 5Mbps. In addition, ACS offers discounted bundles that include high-speed Internet, Local, and Long Distance services. As a customer courtesy, ACS also provides free professional desktop installations. About Sitka Sitka is a unified city-borough located on the west side of Baranof Island located in Southeast Alaska. Rich in Russian and Alaska Native history, Sitka is famous for its spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and world-class fishing. About Alaska Communications Systems ACS is the leading integrated communications provider in Alaska, offering local telephone service, wireless, long distance, data, and Internet services to business and residential customers throughout the state. More information can be found on the company's website at www.acsalaska.com or at its investor site at www.alsk.com. |
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