Uniti Launches 100G+ MPLS Core Network to Enhance Capacity and Speed to Market

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Uniti Group Inc. announces the deployment of a 100G+ MPLS Core that extends throughout its Southeastern fiber footprint. The upgrade offers 10 Gbps Ethernet backhaul to on-net cell sites, with plans to upgrade over 2,700 wireless carrier towers. The enhancement improves network speed, simplicity, scalability, and resiliency, while reducing carbon footprint and increasing capacity.

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• Uniti Group Inc. deploys 100G+ MPLS Core, improving network speed and scalability. Plans to upgrade over 2,700 wireless carrier towers. Available capacity increased by more than 10x. Improvement in resiliency and reduction in carbon footprint. Optimal routing for IP services to smaller metros across the Southeast.

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Group Inc. (“Uniti” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UNIT) announced today the deployment of a 100G+ MPLS Core that extends throughout the majority of its Southeastern fiber footprint, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Uniti’s 100G+ MPLS Core offers 10 Gbps Ethernet backhaul to its on-net cell sites, with plans to upgrade more than 2,700 wireless carrier towers over the next three years.

Boasting long, wide-reaching and trusted relationships with the major U.S. wireless operators, Uniti has supported other major technology transitions including TDM to Ethernet and upgrades to 1 Gbps Ethernet backhaul at each of its connected cell sites. The company currently provides 10 Gbps Ethernet backhaul solutions that support its wireless customers’ 5G service deployments.

“I couldn’t be more delighted to announce this enhancement to our network,” said President of Wholesale and Strategic Accounts Greg Ortyl. “Customer experience, for both our wholesale and enterprise customers, is our top priority. The interoperability of this platform allows Uniti to deliver our solutions with even greater speed and simplicity, along with the scalability required to meet the unique needs of our customers.”

By implementing this core solution, Uniti will replace legacy systems that consumed 4x the space and power, improving the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while also increasing available capacity by more than 10x. Not only will this enhancement enable Segment Routed MPLS and improve resiliency across Uniti’s network, but it also leverages several key routes the company recently launched in the Southeast, including Tallahassee to Tampa, Huntsville to Montgomery, and the Tampa Metro deployment, which is nearing completion. Additionally, this update will allow optimal routing for IP services to smaller Tier 3 and Tier 4 metros across the Southeast, improving throughput and reducing latency to major peering locations in Atlanta, Jacksonville and Dallas.  

ABOUT UNITI

Uniti, an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure and is a leading provider of fiber and other wireless solutions for the communications industry. As of March 31, 2023, Uniti owns approximately 137,000 fiber route miles, 8.3 million fiber strand miles, and other communications real estate throughout the United States. Additional information about Uniti can be found on its website at www.uniti.com.

SALES CONTACTS:

Greg Ortyl, 314-749-2478
President, Wholesale & Strategic Accounts
greg.ortyl@uniti.com

Joe McCourt, 704-996-2958
President, Enterprise Sales
joe.mccourt@uniti.com

INVESTOR and MEDIA CONTACTS:

Paul Bullington, 251-662-1512
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
paul.bullington@uniti.com

Bill DiTullio, 501-850-0872
Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury
bill.ditullio@uniti.com

What is Uniti Group Inc. announcing?

Uniti Group Inc. is announcing the deployment of a 100G+ MPLS Core that extends throughout its Southeastern fiber footprint.

What are the benefits of the upgrade?

The upgrade offers 10 Gbps Ethernet backhaul to on-net cell sites, improves network speed, simplicity, scalability, and resiliency, while reducing carbon footprint and increasing capacity.

How many wireless carrier towers will be upgraded?

Uniti Group Inc. plans to upgrade over 2,700 wireless carrier towers.

What is the impact on available capacity?

The upgrade increases available capacity by more than 10x.

What are the routing improvements?

The upgrade allows optimal routing for IP services to smaller metros across the Southeast, improving throughput and reducing latency to major peering locations.