GBS ANNOUNCES U.S. FIBER NETWORK EXPANSION AT TECHNET CYBER 2023

LEESBURG, VA (April 24, 2023) – Global Broadband Solutions (GBS) is pleased to announce a fiber network expansion as a facilities-based carrier powered by INDATEL, providing more than 400,000+ miles of dark and lit fiber across the United States. With route diversity and an extensive network reaching into rural and underserved locations, GBS is able to offer highly customized fiber solutions to position future-ready customers with the backbone to deploy secure, high-speed technologies.

As a HUBZone Certified company, Global Broadband Solutions is a direct channel to offer telecommunications services to agencies seeking to increase capacity with reliable, scalable and secure infrastructure.

“This fiber network, powered by INDATEL, positions federal agencies to optimize connectivity and accelerate the rollout of critical dark and lit fiber projects across the United States,” said Andy Pitman, GBS Vice President of Business Development. “We are excited to highlight this network expansion at TechNet Cyber 2023, particularly because the theme, “The Urgency of Action: Focused, Aligned and Ready” is in line with the purpose of our network growth."

With more than 2.3 million serviceable buildings, 1,100 Points of Presence (PoPs), and thirteen data centers, this expanded fiber footprint delivers enhanced capacity and opportunity as customers integrate 4G and 5G services.

Global Broadband Solutions looks forward to delivering connectivity solutions for federal customers with infrastructure and growth priorities, including projects with complex and sensitive requirements.

About Global Broadband Solutions

Global Broadband Solutions, LLC (GBS), a HUBZone Certified company headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, provides consumers of domestic and international broadband telecommunications services with tailored network solutions. GBS designs and implements global high-speed data networks over terrestrial and submarine fiber optic cables, satellite, and microwave systems.

With employees in multiple HUBZones across the country, GBS is pleased to be able to make a direct socioeconomic impact to five regions designated by the Small Business Administration as “Historically Underutilized Business Zones.” For more information, visit www.GBS1.com

About INDATEL

INDATEL Services provides fiber connectivity utilizing its unique independent member network. INDATEL’s members represent more than 400,000 fiber optic route miles and over 2.3 million serviceable buildings primarily focused on rural and suburban America. In addition, INDATEL serves its customers through its national aggregation PoPs reaching over 700 independent providers currently operating in 47 states. For more information about INDATEL Services, visit www.indatel.com.