GeoLinks’ innovative approach to bridging the digital divide wins a 2023 Telecom & Wireless Merit Award.
CAMARILLO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—GeoLinks, a leading enterprise-level telecommunications company headquartered in Ventura County, was announced on Monday as the winner of the 2023 Merit Awards for Telecom and Wireless in the Digital Divide category. The Merit Awards aim to recognize the outstanding efforts of companies across various industries and markets, and acknowledge their contribution to the growth and development of their respective sectors worldwide.
“We are confident that digital equality is one day possible, and we are excited to continue to play a pivotal role in achieving such.”
Judged based on submissions that represent the best in current and next-generation telecom, wireless and mobile solutions, GeoLinks is being recognized for its innovative approach to bridging the digital divide. Built utilizing custom solar relay stations, GeoLinks’ ClearFiber™ network is uniquely able to reach rural communities and anchor institutions without requiring a connection to the electric grid, enabling the service to expand to territories that no other competitor can. This technology has been vital in enabling GeoLinks to connect thousands of residents, anchor institutions, and businesses in rural, urban, suburban, and underserved areas to reliable and high-speed internet.
“We are honored to receive this award and be recognized for our efforts to bridge the digital divide,” said Skyler Ditchfield, CEO and Co-Founder of GeoLinks. “We are confident that digital equality is one day possible, and we are excited to continue to play a pivotal role in achieving such.” As GeoLinks continues to rapidly expand and upgrade its network, its ongoing commitment to delivering superior services and bridging the digital divide remains steadfast.
“There was an overwhelming volume of Merit Awards Telecom submissions this year which clearly is a reflection of the innovations and technology advancements the industry has made over the last year,” said Marie Zander, executive director of the Merit Awards. “We congratulate GeoLinks for its commitment to and success in bridging the digital divide and its outstanding contribution to the industry at large.”
Looking ahead, GeoLinks looks forward to leveraging new technology partners and recent Connect America Fund and Rural Digital Opportunity Fund awards to further expand its footprint and bring Gigabit+ level access to urban and rural locations across the United States.
About GeoLinks
GeoLinks is a leading telecommunications company nationally recognized for its innovative Internet and Hosted Voice solutions. Ranked on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America three-years running, GeoLinks delivers Enterprise-Grade Internet, Hosted Voice, SD-WAN, Cloud On-ramping, Layer 2 Transport, and both Public and Private Turnkey Network Construction expertly tailored for businesses and Anchor Institutions nationwide.
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