Utah – April 17, 2013. Google announced it would purchase the Provo fiber optic network in a bid to bring Google Fiber to the residents of the City. FirstDigital currently lends its world-class services to the residents of Provo and provides its own networks and solutions for its many commercial customers and non-Provo network residential customers throughout Utah.
“Like many other Provo residents, FirstDigital is pleased with today’s announcement by Google and what appears to be a large future investment in our community, we are anxious to hear more” says Drew Peterson, CEO of FirstDigital. FirstDigital had an introductory meeting with Google and together with Provo officials anticipates discussing Google’s plans for Provo residents and future partnering opportunities with respect to the Provo network customers.
FirstdDigital customers, both commercial and non-Provo network residential customers will be unaffected by the announcements. “FirstDigital remains committed to maintaining seamless and high quality delivery of services to all of its customers, including any currently on the Provo network that eventually will have an opportunity to be on Google Fiber,“ said Peterson.
FirstDigital, a locally owned and operated provider of network services, pursues its mission of delivering “World Class Network Service with a Local Touch”, including next generation central office products, high speed internet, hosted communications services, SIP, traditional phone services and MLPS Solutions for commercial and residential customers throughout Utah.
For more information about FirstDigital’s world‐class service and products, visit www.firstdigital.com or call 801‐379‐3000.
About Veracity Networks
Veracity Networks is a locally owned, facilities‐based telecommunications provider servicing commercial customers and residential customers on our next‐generation network throughout Utah. Customers range from residential customers with a single line to one of the state’s largest private employers. Veracity Networks has been recognized as the best telecommunications provider in the state of Utah by awards such as Best of State, Fast 50, and Utah 100. It is dedicated in maintaining and improving its Tier‐1 network infrastructures while setting industry standards in network stability and customer support. With combined leadership experience of more than 50 years, and the most advanced telecom platform in the industry, Veracity Networks delivers “World Class Service with a Local Touch.”