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Alaska Communications Systems

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ALSK was delisted on the 22nd of July, 2021.

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Fiber Broadband Coming to Nenana Thanks to Nenana Native Association and Alaska Communications

FAIRBANKS, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaskans living in the Athabascan community of Nenana will receive lifechanging broadband service, thanks to a Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 grant funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The collaboration between Nenana Native Association, Tanana Chiefs Conference and Alaska Communications will bring fiber to the home service to 362 households, 30 businesses, and nine anchor institutions. This transform.

Fiber Broadband Coming to Nenana Thanks to Nenana Native Association and Alaska Communications

More Alaskans Get High-Speed Internet With Alaska Communications Network Expansion

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More Alaskans will get high-speed, reliable, affordable internet thanks to Alaska Communications' network expansion. Fast local service, delivered by locals “We hear from customers across the state that they want reliable, unlimited internet from Alaska Communications. We're taking steps to bring that service to more places,” said Drew Stevenson, senior management consultant at Alaska Communications. “This month, we're enhancing service in Juneau and Soldotna.

More Alaskans Get High-Speed Internet With Alaska Communications Network Expansion

Alaska Communications Secures Long-Term Funding for Expanding Broadband

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rural Alaskans will continue to have access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet thanks to a Nov. 4 order issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The order establishes the Alaska Connect Fund (“ACF”), which will provide Alaska Communications with increased federal Universal Service Fund support starting January 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2028. The Fund will allow Alaska Communications to continue deployment and operation of broadband acr.

Alaska Communications Secures Long-Term Funding for Expanding Broadband

Hexa Appoints Alaska Communications as Landing Party for MYUS Cable in Oregon

ANCHORAGE, Alaska & KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexa Capital Consultancy PLT (“Hexa”), owner of the Malaysia-U.S. (“MYUS”) cable based in Malaysia, appointed Alaska Communications as its U.S. Landing Party for the Malaysia-US (MYUS) cable. The MYUS cable is being planned with a ready for service date of mid-2028 and will connect Malaysia and the U.S. directly for the first time with high-capacity fiberoptic connectivity, increasing access to reliable and affordable digital services.

Hexa Appoints Alaska Communications as Landing Party for MYUS Cable in Oregon

Dale Knipp Joins Alaska Communications as Senior Vice President, Business

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications is pleased to welcome telecom leader Dale Knipp as senior vice president, business to drive growth and deliver on the company's vision to be the provider of choice in Alaska. He will lead all business sales teams, including enterprise and wholesale, carrier and federal, opportunity management, managed IT services and SMB. “Dale has an extensive track record of business development and sales leadership, particularly in the telecom and tec.

Dale Knipp Joins Alaska Communications as Senior Vice President, Business

Alaska Communications Secures $390 Million Financing to Enhance and Expand Statewide Fiber Infrastructure

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications, the premier provider of mission-critical and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska, announced a major financial advancement with the establishment of a new five-year $390 million senior secured credit facility. The funds will be used to repay existing debt and to further invest in expanding the company's fiber infrastructure across the state. “This new financing represents a significant opportunity to enhance our fiber i.

Alaska Communications Secures $390 Million Financing to Enhance and Expand Statewide Fiber Infrastructure

Industry Veteran Jeff Vogt joins Alaska Communications as Chief Operating Officer

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications, a leading connectivity solutions provider to the Alaska consumer and business markets, is pleased to welcome industry leader Jeff Vogt as chief operating officer. Vogt will report to President and CEO Matt McConnell and will be responsible for the company's cross-functional operations, strategic direction, and transformation initiatives, with particular focus on delivering a best-in-class customer experience, driving enterprise innovati.

Industry Veteran Jeff Vogt joins Alaska Communications as Chief Operating Officer

More Than 25,000 Alaskans Get Access to High-Speed Internet Thanks to Alaska Communications

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Through capital investments and innovative technologies, Alaska Communications is doubling down on its focus to provide Alaskans with broadband solutions that meet the demands of today's fast-paced world. Since 2017, the broadband provider has deployed high-speed internet to more than 25,000 unserved or underserved locations, through the CAF II program. In 2023, it brought affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to new locations in Delta Junction, Fairbanks.

More Than 25,000 Alaskans Get Access to High-Speed Internet Thanks to Alaska Communications

McConnell Named President and CEO of Alaska Communications

ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alaska Communications board of directors has named Matthew (Matt) McConnell president and chief executive officer. McConnell is an accomplished CEO, COO, entrepreneur, community leader, board chairman, independent director and Fortune 50 executive with more than three decades of experience driving profitable growth in technology companies. He brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial and corporate experience to Alaska Communications. McConnell's lead.

McConnell Named President and CEO of Alaska Communications

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