This IT Department didn’t start out to win regional and national awards for technology and innovation. But that’s what happened when Lackawanna County PA implemented a ConxxNE broadband solution to serve public safety, government operations, education, economic development and support four wireless internet service providers.

Lackawanna County in Northeast Pennsylvania implemented our county-wide, wireless network when our telecom audit that showed the county could completely pay for a carrier-grade multi-user network from the cost savings gained by using ConxxNE Smart Technology.

Today Lackawanna County manages a high performance fixed wireless network that supports the complete 911 Dispatch System, Center for Public Safety, the courts, the prison, EMS first responders, and other essential government operations that require secure, high-capacity network technology. Ten public libraries and multiple public parks have gained enhanced broadband service. In addition, the network has the system capacity to help bolster medical, educational, and economic development operations within the county.

The investment was completely funded via cost savings from deploying the new network, and with new revenue from fee-paying customers the county network project is now generating a budget surplus.