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SBC Communications Partners with University of Arkansas for Campus-Wide Wireless Network

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SBC Communications Inc. has announced a partnership with the University of Arkansas to provide a Wireless Mesh Network solution from Nortel for a private on-campus wireless network. The agreement enables students and faculty to access educational and internet resources securely and seamlessly anywhere on campus, with minimal Ethernet cabling required. This solution is a result of a customized approach by SBC companies to meet the specific needs of the university. Charles Rudnick, president of Business Communications Services at SBC Southwest, expressed the company's commitment to delivering tailored solutions for its customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • SBC Communications Inc. partnered with the University of Arkansas to provide a Wireless Mesh Network solution from Nortel for a private on-campus wireless network.
  • The solution allows students and faculty to access educational and internet resources securely and seamlessly anywhere on campus with minimal Ethernet cabling required.
  • The Wireless Mesh Network solution was delivered by SBC companies, who worked directly with Nortel to meet the university's specific needs.
  • The University of Arkansas is the third-largest university in the state of Arkansas, with over 16,000 students and a total enrollment of more than 26,000 students in both graduate and undergraduate programs.
  • Students and faculty at the University of Arkansas now have secure wireless broadband access to a wide range of resources and services.
  • SBC companies have delivered customized solutions for other customers, including providing high-speed DSL Internet access and satellite TV services.
  • The partnership with the University of Arkansas is a testament to SBC's commitment to delivering tailored solutions that meet the individual needs of its customers.

Statistics:

  • The University of Arkansas has over 16,000 students and a total enrollment of more than 26,000 students in both graduate and undergraduate programs.
  • SBC holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which serves over 50 million customers.
  • SBC companies provide high-speed DSL Internet access lines to over 10 million American consumers.
  • SBC companies now offer satellite TV services to its customers.
  • The Wireless Mesh Network solution from Nortel is designed to provide secure and seamless access to wireless broadband services for the University of Arkansas.

Sources:

  • SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC)
  • University of Arkansas (www.uark.edu)
  • Nortel Networks
  • SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P.

(SBC, the SBC logo, and other SBC product names are trademarks of SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P. or its affiliates.)

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