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Crosstown Fiber is the solution for businesses in the Chicago metro area facing the discontinuation of AT&T’s Ultravailable Network (UVN) service. AT&T’s UVN has long been a cornerstone for businesses that rely on high-capacity, low-latency connectivity. However, with AT&T phasing out UVN as part of its broader plan to retire copper-based networks by 2029, many organizations face the urgent challenge of finding alternative solutions to maintain seamless network performance and avoid disruptions. For businesses in the Chicago metro area, the need for a reliable, scalable, and secure network has never been more critical.

Downtime can be extremely costly for businesses, especially in sectors where operational continuity is critical. According to Forbes, the average cost of downtime has reached as high as $9,000 per minute for large organizations, with certain industries like finance and healthcare potentially losing over $5 million an hour. This highlights the urgency for businesses to invest in high-capacity, reliable solutions that minimize the risk of downtime and ensure operational efficiency.

Seamless Transition

Just as AT&T is transitioning its customers to LTE-M to provide more data capacity, its phase-out of legacy services like UVN highlights the industry-wide shift to advanced connectivity solutions. The transition away from copper networks presents challenges for existing customers but also opportunities to upgrade to modern infrastructure designed to meet future demands.  Businesses in Chicago facing the discontinuation of AT&T’s UVN service also need a high-capacity, reliable alternative to maintain seamless connectivity and operational efficiency (IoT World Today). Crosstown Fiber’s extensive fiber-optic infrastructure throughout the Chicago metro area offers a reliable, high-performance alternative to UVN. Here’s how Crosstown Fiber helps mitigate the challenges of UVN’s discontinuation.

Reliable Connectivity

Our dedicated fiber routes provide continuous, uninterrupted data transmission. This is crucial for businesses that rely on real-time communication, cloud services, and data processing. With Crosstown Fiber, you avoid the pitfalls of network disruptions and maintain smooth operations.

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