Verizon Wireless Leverages Digi Wireless Broadband Backup Solution

Digi International announced that Verizon Wireless is using Digi Connect WAN 3G high-speed cellular routers to provide wireless broadband backup connectivity at 300 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the U.S.

The router provides backup to a high-speed connection over the Verizon Wireless network when landline service is interrupted.

"We deploy the Digi solution to our stores in the event of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, flooding or some other local event, that knocks out landline connections. We need a reliable backup solution, just in case, to ensure we can continue operations and serve our customers," said Guy Cummins, project manager, Verizon Wireless Information Technology. "The Digi product is pretty much plug and play. Ease of deployment is outstanding."

Digi's cellular routers use Verizon Wireless' EVDO Rev A network to create secure Wireless WAN (WWAN) connections to remote assets for real-time two-way communications. Through its open development program, Verizon Wireless has certified multiple Digi products to run on the Verizon Wireless network.

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