Sinclair Broadcast Group Gets "On The Air" With Broadwing's High-Speed Connections.Business Editors & Telecommunications Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2000 Broadwing Provides "Single-Source" Communications Solution that Combines Internet Access See how to access the Internet. and Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. Capabilities with Unparalleled Responsiveness Broadwing Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Broadwing Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BRW BRW Business Review Weekly (business magazine; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) BRW Business Report Writer BRW Barrow, AK, USA - Barrow (Airport Code) BRW Business Requirement Worksheet ), announced today that it has been selected to provide a single-source, end-to-end communications solution for the Baltimore, MD-based Sinclair Broadcast Group The Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBG) NASDAQ: SBGI is the operator of the largest number of local television stations in the United States with a total of 59 stations across the country in 38 primarily small and medium markets, many of which are located in the South and , Inc. (Nasdaq:SBGI SBGI Society of British Gas Industries ), a diversified broadcasting company Noun 1. broadcasting company - a company that manages tv or radio stations company - an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage" . Under the terms of the three-year contract, Broadwing will provide state-of-the-art frame relay, voice and dedicated Internet network services. These services -- running over Broadwing's patented, award-winning IP network -- will enable Sinclair's television stations in 40 markets to exchange information with speed and clarity. Sinclair, which owns or programs 61 television stations and six radio stations, selected Broadwing because of its personalized customer service and the speed and accountability of its sales team. Sinclair was especially interested in Broadwing's ability to provide multiple services. "Throughout the relationship with Broadwing, we've been pleased with the customer service and commitment made to successfully roll out these services," said Tom Waters, director of Purchasing and Administration for Sinclair. "The high level of responsiveness of Broadwing's service professionals is rarely seen in this industry." Based on prior experience using more than one service provider, Sinclair made the decision to choose a single provider that met all of its communications needs -- and that had the infrastructure to meet the broadcaster's future needs as well. "Being successful in today's business environment depends on building quality relationships with customers," said Dominick DeAngelo, president of Internet and Data Solutions at Broadwing Communications. "At Broadwing, our number one priority is to provide flexible solutions that meet the needs of customers like Sinclair in fast and accountable fashion." About Broadwing Communications Broadwing Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Broadwing Inc. Broadwing Inc. (NYSE:BRW) is an integrated communications powerhouse delivering voice, data and Internet solutions to a variety of customers nationwide. Broadwing combines unparalleled customer service with a premier next-generation fiber network and award winning IP backbone, to create data and internet solutions that are innovative, reliable, and provide businesses a competitive advantage. Broadwing sets the standard for customer accountability with its first-in-the-industry Installation Guarantee. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio with 6,000 employees in 38 cities, Broadwing can be found on the Web at broadwing.com. |
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