Shentel's backhaul, dark fiber, wavelength and Ethernet services help carriers meet network demand, advancing their networks and expanding their service territories. Shentel's robust network spans over 16,000 miles throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. We power the network with services that are only possible with the virtually unlimited speed and capability that comes from a purely optical network.

All four major national carriers rely on Shentel Business’ fiber network to get to 5G sooner.

NON-TRADITIONAL ROUTES & RELIABILITY

The Shentel network uses non-traditional routes to major metropolitan, suburban and rural areas in the Midwest and South and Mid-Atlantic. This ensures wireless carriers have more security and redundancy without interruption.

Simply put, backhaul is a connection from the wireless cell tower to the internet.

So, why is cellular backhaul — also known as wireless backhaul — important? Wireless providers are adding more cellular sites to deliver higher capacity and reduced latency while supporting multiple devices. Backhaul is the underlying infrastructure that makes that growth possible by connecting those cell sites to the main data centers that power the internet.

Without a well-constructed network backhaul infrastructure, it will be difficult to future-proof current networks against growing high-bandwidth demands.

A backhaul network is planned carefully according to several factors, including bandwidth and latency, interference potential, reliability, scalability and speed. All of these areas significantly impact traffic and the end-user experience, which is why backhaul is vital to keep connected.

Backhaul solutions are critical to ensure key applications, such as remote education, telehealth and teleworking are fast, secure, reliable and efficient. Fiber backhaul is a crucial component of this infrastructure, providing the necessary capacity and speed to support these applications. Mobile backhaul/fronthaul are critical components to accelerating 5G mobile service deployments.

Shentel Business builds 100% pure fiber-optic networks and is a top fiber broadband provider in the South Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Known for innovative technology and 24/7/365 local NOC and customer care, Shentel Business has been serving communities for 125 years.

Operating 16,000+ route miles of fiber, Shentel Business provides high-quality, critical connectivity solutions for small to large enterprise and wholesale carrier customers.

The extensive network offers high-speed Ethernet, Dedicated Internet Access, Hosted Voice and UCaaS, dark fiber, wavelength and data center connectivity services.

Major wireless carriers, wholesale and agent partners, and large multi-location enterprise and government customers have trusted Shentel Business' network solutions for over a decade. Shentel Business offers flexible and customizable fiber network solutions with an enduring commitment to customer care and cutting-edge fiber-optic technology.

• Customizable fiber broadband networksolutions in both metropolitan and hard-to-reach rural areas that many carriers can’t get to.
• We are experts in meeting the demands of businesses in our area.
• A true fiber network partner with decades of industry experience.
• Scalability – pay only for your current needs and scale up as your needs change.
• Diversity – with diverse route planning for primary or backup circuits, you’ll improve uptime and reliability.
• Our two NOCs are local, housed in Columbus, OH and Edinburg, VA, helping us watch the network 24/7/365.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

DIA - Dedicated Internet Access

• Shentel Business’ Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) gives you peace of mind by keeping your business connected with a high-speed, reliable and secure fiber solution.

Ethernet (E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree and E-Access solutions)

• With Shentel Business’ carrier Ethernet services, you can simplify the network infrastructure, as well as deploy and manage at scale with high-speed internet connections that are secure and reliable.

Dark Fiber

• Shentel Business’ dark fiber delivers dedicated fiber-optic connectivity. It is maintained by Shentel Business, fully lit, equipped and managed by us, and customized to fit your business IT demands.

Wavelength Services

• Shentel Business delivers Wavelength Services as a high-bandwidth connectivity solution to support your data-intensive applications at remarkable speeds.

Data Center/Colocation Services

• Shentel Business connects to popular Tier 1 to Tier 4 data centers across the South Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest. Our pure fiber-optic Ethernet network delivers up to 100-gigabit speeds.