Windstream Partners with Pittsburgh Steelers

Windstream, a provider of triple play with Internet, voice and cable TV bundles, today announced that they would be continuing their partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers to provide communications services that will meet the team's demands for communications and coordination during events and for various media groups that broadcast Steelers games.

"In a 24x7 world of information, fans demand access to the latest information about the team—from replays to in-depth analysis—allowing no room for failure," said vice president of technology, Pittsburgh Steelers, Scott Phelps. "To ensure this type of reliability, we entrust Windstream with the unique challenge of keeping an accurate inventory of lines to be assigned on demand and for games during the football season in various areas of Heinz Field, including technicians scheduled to be on site during events and games. We couldn't be more pleased with Windstream's continuous communication and technical support."

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the seventh-oldest team in the NFL and one of the most successful. They were founded in the early 1920s. They have made it to the Super Bowl 8 times and are the only team to win six Super Bowl Championships. The Steelers have partnered with Windstream for the last 23 years for communications services.

Windstream is based in Little Rock AZ. It was formed in 2006, from Alltel and Valor Communications and is a leading provider of network communications and technology solutions for consumers and business customers. Windstream offers bundled services, including Internet, security systems, phone and digital television to consumers around the US. Windstream also provides many other Internet and communications services to small and large business clients. The company has a fiber network of approximately 150,000 miles. Earlier this year they merged with Earthlink and announced that they would be buying Broadview Networks.

Windstream's shows their commitment to the Steelers by in-depth quarterly business reviews with the team's tech staff to make sure they are satisfied with Windstream. Windstream also reviews their products and services continually to look for any needed upgrades.

"Windstream values our relationship with the Steelers and being a part of their long history of success," Windstream executive vice president, Joseph Harding said. "By leveraging our robust metro-fiber assets to support the Steelers' data transport needs, they can continue to focus on what they do best—winning games and keeping their loyal fans happy."

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