Unparalleled Innovation on display at PGA’s Kentucky ISCO Championship
2024年7月13日 - 2:30AM
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- Multiple-gig Fiber connections—a clear signal that Kinetic is
focused on the future
- Goal to provide Internet Better on display for tens of
thousands of golf fans via live broadcasts
- Last five years: nearly $360M invested in Internet across 47
Kentucky counties
In a demonstration that underscores the resilience and capacity
of fiber optic networks, Kinetic’s technicians significantly
increased the speeds of the complimentary internet for PGA players,
spectators, and businesses here across this 203-acre golf
course.
The services Kinetic provides leverage multiple 10G and 100G
connections in Kinetic’s Central Kentucky Network, enabling
lag-free connections for live TV broadcasts and WiFi for thousands
of spectators daily.
At multi-gig speeds, Kinetic’s demonstration is a commitment to
quality, innovation and customer satisfaction for an estimated
25,000 spectators throughout the event, showcasing the robustness
and reliability of its fiber optic network.
“I am incredibly happy to partner with the ISCO Championship,
and the PGA, for another successful tournament,” said Barry Bishop,
Kinetic’s senior vice president for Field Operations. “This is a
clear example of what the future holds. And due to our technicians’
expertise and innovative nature, we’re delivering the fastest
internet speeds possible to players, spectators and business across
this massive property and event.”
As the official fiber internet, streaming and technology
solutions sponsor, Kinetic delivers an unprecedented level of
connectivity, information, and digital engagement this year to
fans. Leveraging its 99.9% network reliability, Kinetic’s Multi-Gig
Fiber Internet will provide essential broadcast capabilities,
enhance the spectator experience with complimentary Wi-Fi
throughout the venue, and offer live streaming in hospitality
areas.
The Kentucky ISCO Championship serves as a live example of
Kinetic's fiber optic network's capability to handle substantial
loads effortlessly, ensuring connectivity for thousands of users
simultaneously.
“This is a validating demonstration of our fiber network's
resilience and capability,” said Bishop. “Handling the connectivity
needs of tens of thousands of spectators is no small feat. It
underscores our network's robust design and our technicians'
ability to innovate.”
A meticulous and thorough planning effort started months ago to
deploy the state-of-the-art technology.
As a result of Kinetic’s network expansion across the
Commonwealth, more than 160,000 customers across 47 counties are
connected to the world through more than 50,000 miles of
Kentucky-based fiber optic and DSL cable. In the last five years,
more than $357.9 million in private capital has been invested
throughout Kentucky (2019-2024).
“Our technicians and engineers made this all possible,” said
Susan Schraibman, regional president of Kentucky Operations. “Their
dedication and expertise are on full display as they ensure
uninterrupted service for the event's entirety. This was not just
about providing free Wi-Fi; it showcases our dynamic team and our
fiber network's capacity to support the digital demands of today
and tomorrow.”
About the ISCO Championship: The ISCO Championship is an
official FedExCup event on the PGA TOUR schedule. The event will be
contested at Champions at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville,
Kentucky, a suburb of Lexington. Champions is an Arthur Hills
designed golf course conveniently located one hour from Cincinnati
and Louisville. The ISCO Championship will provide the winner with
300 FedExCup points, a winner’s exemption on the PGA TOUR and entry
to the PGA Championship. The 2024 ISCO Championship will be played
at Champions July 8-14.
About Kinetic: Kinetic, a Windstream company, offers
fiber-based broadband to residential and small business customers
in 18 states. The company’s quality-first approach connects
customers to new opportunities and possibilities by delivering a
full suite of advanced communications services. Kinetic is one of
three brands managed by Windstream. The company also offers managed
cloud communications and security services to mid-to-large
enterprises and government entities across the U.S. as well as
customized wavelength and dark fiber solutions to carriers, content
providers and hyperscalers in the U.S. and Canada. Windstream is a
privately held company headquartered in Little Rock, Ark.
Additional information about Kinetic is available at
www.gokinetic.com or windstream.com.
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David Faggard, David.faggard@windstream.com