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Shentel Business Win, April 25, 2025: Shentel Business is pleased to announce that a Virginia school district has selected our 5 Gbps Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) service. The award includes an initial 36-month term with two optional 12-month extensions.
The school district relies on robust internet connectivity for daily operations, including online learning, administrative tasks, and communication. Recognizing the need for increased bandwidth and reliability, the district sought an E-Rate bid for DIA. Shentel Business earned the contract, in part, due to its strong partnership with a satisfied existing customer.
DIA offers a private, dedicated internet connection with guaranteed symmetrical bandwidth, ensuring that both upload and download speeds are unaffected by congestion on local networks, unlike shared connections. This allows the school district to support numerous online activities simultaneously, ensuring a seamless learning experience for students and efficient operations for staff across the district.
A critical deciding factor in Shentel Business winning this E-Rate bid was the inclusion of DDoS detection and mitigation.. This security measure, which is standard in all DIA services provided by Shentel Business, ensures the school district’s network remains protected from cyber threats. Also key to the decision was the participation in the Virginia Society for Technology for Education (VSTE) annual conference, where Shentel Business showcased its services and networks for Virginia school districts.
Shentel Business provides a wide range of DIA data speeds and services, all supported by 24/7/365 customer assistance from the local Network Operations Center (NOC). For this school district, choosing Shentel Business for their internet needs was a clear choice.
“Reliable internet is essential for modern education. We are proud to support this Virginia school district with our robust DIA service and advanced security features. Ensuring a secure and connected learning environment is our priority,” said Glenn Lytle, SVP Commercial Sales for Shentel Business.
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