STL has announced its strategic partnership with Lumos. STL has been strategically engaged in co-creating fibre and optical connectivity solutions suited for Lumos’ mega ambition to build transformative 100 per cent fibre optic internet in the mid-Atlantic region.
Lumos was an important part of STL’s recently inaugurated fibre optic plant in Lugoff, South Carolina. More recently, senior executives from Lumos visited STL’s research and development (R&D), glass preform, fibre and cable facilities in India.
Lumos’ rapidly growing network across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia provides 100 per cent fibre-optic internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, voice, and streaming services to more than 275,000 homes and businesses and plans to reach over one million passings.
STL will support Lumos in a significant part of this critical rollout. In this long-term engagement, STL will offer advanced, purpose-engineered optical fibre cable designs to meet Lumos’ network requirements. STL has end-to-end optical capabilities and will also supply its signature Opto-bolt product, a pre-connectorised drop cable designed to significantly reduce installation time by de-skilling field installation while bringing modularity into the network design.
Commenting on the engagement, David Smith, chief network officer, Lumos, said, “In building out our large scale 100 per cent fibre optic network, reliable partners with the latest fiber technology, local presence, and fast delivery are paramount. I believe STL will be a great partner to help us deliver world-class, seamless fiber connectivity to our customers.”
Meanwhile, Paul Atkinson, chief executive officer, optical networking business, STL said, “Lumos’ ambition perfectly aligns with our larger purpose of transforming billions of lives by connecting the world. Our optical products bring forth a combination of advanced fibre optic technology and a faster go-to-market. We are confident that with Lumos’ support, we will be able to create value in this project of national importance.”
