St. Petersburg, FL 2/28/2011 - Bright House Networks announced today that it has entered into an agreement to provide Ethernet-based backhaul services for MetroPCS Communications, Inc.’s networks in Orlando, Fla. and Tampa, Fla. The transition to Ethernet-based backhaul services will assist in the carrier’s rollout of its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.

Bright House Networks’ backhaul solution, provides fiber-based Ethernet services connecting cell sites to the Wireless Carriers’ switch for maximum coverage, gives carriers the ability to efficiently scale capacity from five megabits per second (Mbps) to as much as one gigabit per second (Gbps) per site as backhaul needs grow over time. The solution also expands existing network capacity and bandwidth to accommodate new mobile services and applications using the most advanced technology.

This agreement allows Bright House to provide fiber networks to MetroPCS cell sites in Tampa Bay and Orlando,” said Nick Lenoci, corporate vice president, Business Solutions, Bright House Networks. “We are once again pleased to provide reliable and cost effective solutions to businesses of all sizes, throughout our markets.”

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About Bright House Networks

Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California.

Bright House Networks serves more than 2.4 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services. The company also offers a full suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Bright House Media Strategies, the advertising arm of Bright House Networks, offers businesses advanced targeted advertising solutions. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive local news and sports channels in its Florida markets.