eCommunity Fiber has deployed Adtran’s fiber access solution to support the City of Morrow’s smart city ambitions in Georgia, enabling scalable broadband infrastructure that delivers connectivity for public safety systems, municipal operations, and local businesses. The carrier-neutral, open-access network uses GPON technology to provide immediate high-speed service while laying the groundwork for XGS-PON upgrades as bandwidth demands increase.
The deployment enhances digital services at key civic sites including libraries and community centers, enabling public Wi-Fi, advanced surveillance, and Ethernet-based business connectivity. The infrastructure also supports municipal WAN services, offering a unified network to power government applications and next-gen public services across Morrow. The open-access model allows multiple service providers to operate on the network, increasing competition and improving broadband affordability and quality for residents.
Adtran’s platform provides the scalability needed for long-term growth and supports future smart city applications in education, public health, and economic development. The Morrow project is notable for being privately funded, distinguishing it from many public broadband initiatives and demonstrating a replicable model for other municipalities.
- Deployed by eCommunity™ Fiber to support smart city services in Morrow, GA
- Utilizes Adtran’s GPON-based fiber access solution with XGS-PON upgrade path
- Enables public safety apps, municipal WAN services, and enterprise connectivity
- Serves community spaces including libraries and civic centers
- Open-access model fosters ISP competition and consumer choice
- Network is privately funded and designed for long-term scalability
“Our partnership with Adtran is central to our vision of delivering next-generation infrastructure to the City of Morrow,” said Rodney Gray, CTO of eCommunity™ Fiber. “This network gives Morrow the flexibility to adapt as connectivity demands grow, ensuring businesses and residents have reliable, high-speed options.”
