In a move that will provide additional value to DSL subscribers, Alaska Power & Telephone Co. is implementing across-the-board service tier upgrades to the majority of its customer locations this summer. Existing lower-tier subscribers should see a near doubling in the speed of their web browsing experience.

Alaska Power & Telephone Company unveiled progress on New Terrestrial Microwave Network to Improve Communications in Southeast Alaska. The new network, covering two time zones and spanning the entire 500 miles of Southeast Alaska (from Annette Island north to Skagway), will dramatically improve access in the region to desperately needed transport capacity for voice, data and alternate routing capabilities. For residents of Southeast Alaska, that may ultimately translate to better service and changes in competitive pricing structures as well. Leveraging the latest advances in microwave transport technology to increase system reliability and scalability, the network provides a stimulus for economic growth and for future bandwidth demands in communities throughout the Southeast Alaska region. For smaller communities in the region, such as Kasaan, which is already up and running on the network, the benefits can be life-changing as the system ushers in opportunities for telemedicine, distance learning and more.