Smithville elevated its network peering and increased system performance with the completion of a second 100-gigabit wave link between Chicago and Smithville devices in Indianapolis, according to Jason Dauby, Chief Technology Officer for Smithville.
“This enhanced capability adds to the first 100-gigabit link we established in 2017 and improves the internet connectivity experience for our commercial and residential customers,” Dauby said. “The dual connectivity improves Smithville’s capacity to peer directly with global networks, reducing latency and resolution times, and improves our already-high reliability by making Smithville less susceptible to outages of other providers.”
Smithville established connectivity between a major data center in Chicago and two data centers in Indianapolis, which are networked to Smithville’s more than 3,000 miles of fiber in Indiana. The expanded network builds upon Smithville’s 100-gigabit nodes in Bloomington, Columbus, Evansville, Jasper, and the WestGate@Crane Technology Park in Indiana. Smithville’s network includes high-capacity internet connectivity to the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette and internet service in Tipton County.
“Routing algorithms constantly evaluate which network is best for carrying traffic,” explained Dauby. “With Smithville’s Chicago connection, this elevates our network within those calculations and helps make Smithville a preferred network over those that are less directly connected.”
The dual 100-gigabit wave connectivity enhances Smithville’s competitive advantage, as the more direct connectivity “is something a tech-savvy business will want,” said Cullen McCarty, CEO of Smithville Telecom.
“Our Chicago wave connectivity reflects Smithville’s continued commitment to innovation and enhanced customer service for both our commercial and residential customers,” McCarty said.
