Direct Communications is committed to bringing world-class internet to rural America. As more families and businesses rely on fast, dependable connections, we continue investing in the technology needed to keep customers ahead of the curve.
Recently, we upgraded part of our transport network in Idaho with new optical infrastructure from Nokia, working closely with our partners at VarData. This upgrade helps us manage growing internet demand and prepares our communities for the future.
Why We Made This Upgrade
Homes, farms, schools, hospitals, and small businesses rely on high-speed internet more than ever. Streaming, remote work, cloud services, telehealth, and modern ag tech are all increasing how much bandwidth rural networks need to support.
To stay ahead of this growth, we needed a transport network—the technology that moves data across long distances—that could:
- Handle much more traffic
- Deliver even faster speeds
- Maintain excellent reliability
- Support new technologies for years to come
This upgrade allows us to continue delivering the fast, dependable service our customers expect today while preparing for tomorrow’s needs.
What the Upgrade Means for Customers
With Nokia’s next-generation optical platform in place, Direct Communications’ network can now move data more efficiently and with lower delay. The result is a faster, smoother online experience.
This investment provides:
- More capacity to handle growing demand
- Lower latency (less lag)
- Support for dedicated 100-gig connections
- Stronger network monitoring and reliability
- Better energy efficiency
- Room to grow to even faster technologies in the future—up to 800G
In short, this upgrade gives our communities access to the same level of cutting-edge technology found in major cities.
Built for the Future
With help from VarData and Nokia, the project was completed successfully in Idaho. The new platform is designed to scale smoothly as bandwidth needs continue to rise—without major overhauls.
This means Direct Communications can continue delivering a dependable, high-quality connection both now and for years to come.
From Our President
“This is a strategic investment for us because we are preparing our communities for the future. As demand for bandwidth continues to surge, we need a transport network that can grow with our customers’ needs. Nokia’s optical solutions give us the scalability, reliability, and performance to deliver world-class broadband experiences in our rural service areas. Partnering with VarData and Nokia ensures we can keep our promise of connecting rural America with the same quality and innovation found in major cities.”
– Tim May, President of Direct Communications
Looking Ahead
Our mission has always been to bring fast, reliable broadband to rural communities—and this network upgrade helps us continue fulfilling that promise. We are proud to work with partners like VarData and Nokia who share our commitment to bridging the digital divide.
We will keep investing and innovating to ensure our customers have access to the best technology available—right where they live.
Read the original Nokia success story here → https://www.nokia.com/customer-success/direct-communications-upgrades-its-transport-network-with-future-proof-nokia-optical-infrastructure/