ALLTEL to Expand Fiber Network

ALLTEL (Booth 310) is announcing the expansion of its fiber-optic network to include a PoP in Birmingham, Ala., in 2006. Birmingham is an expanding market that will fulfill network needs from Atlanta and Dalton, Georgia, as well as Memphis and Nashville, Tenn. ALLTELs existing network is comprised of 10,374 sheath miles, extending to 124 PoP locations in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Sites currently under consideration for future network expansion are Louisville, Lexington and Bowling Green, Ky.