Ribbon Communications will supply its high-performance NPT platform and Circuit Emulation Services to MGW Telephone for a BEAD-funded broadband upgrade across rural Virginia, enabling a migration from TDM to all-IP networks with automation and orchestration capabilities. The collaboration aims to reduce operational risks and costs while supporting new services and capacity expansion.
Ribbon Communications has partnered with third-generation ILEC MGW Telephone to support BEAD-funded broadband expansion in rural Virginia. The agreement positions Ribbon as a key technology provider for network modernization initiatives across MGW’s service territories.
MGW will implement Ribbon’s Circuit Emulation Services to transition legacy TDM infrastructure to an all-IP environment using the NPT platform. This deployment introduces automation, orchestration, and higher capacity while minimizing migration risks and costs.
The modernization aims to open new service opportunities and improve operational efficiency, potentially boosting Ribbon’s recurring revenues from service provider projects. Success in this rural rollout could strengthen Ribbon’s market presence in future government-funded broadband programs.
