ALLO Fiber (AlloFiber.com/SmartSchoolsLincoln), a leading provider of fiber-optic broadband services, is proud to announce the official launch of its Smart Schools solution in partnership with Lincoln Public Schools (LPS). LPS students can now securely connect their school-issued devices throughout Lincoln and other ALLO communities for an improved learning experience.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to digital equity in Lincoln. By utilizing nearly 100,000 business and residential access points in Lincoln, ALLO and LPS are expanding the classroom boundaries and eliminating broadband barriers that disproportionately affect underserved students.
“Just as roads are critical infrastructure for economic development, Smart Schools is critical infrastructure for the educational development of Lincoln Public Schools’ learners,” said Chief Technology Officer for Lincoln Public Schools, Kirk Langer. “ALLO has deployed thousands of high-speed connection points to advance digital learning opportunities.”
Built on ALLO’s powerful SmartTown Wi-Fi infrastructure powered by Calix (NYSE-CALX), Smart Schools enables 2,000 students in grades 6–12 to automatically connect their school-issued computers to highspeed Wi-Fi from virtually anywhere – whether at school, at a local business, in a community venue or at home. This education-optimized
connectivity greatly supports students’ academic success.
“We’re thrilled to work alongside Lincoln Public Schools to enhance learning opportunities,” said ALLO President, Brad Moline. “The Covid-era learning limitations and poor quality hot spot services conceptualized the Smart Schools solution. The vision of LPS, Calix and the ALLO team is now reality after 5 years of development.”
To learn more about Smart Schools, visit AlloFiber.com/SmartSchoolsLincoln.