Case Study: Calhoun County School District achieves districtwide connectivity with Adtran

Enhancing Connectivity for the Students and Staff of Calhoun County School District

Calhoun County School District, a public school system in rural Alabama, faced significant connectivity challenges. The district needed to provide high-speed internet access not only in classrooms but also in remote areas like sporting venues, parking lots, and adjunct buildings to support both daily operations and students who lacked reliable home internet. They partnered with Adtran to find a comprehensive solution.

Adtran implemented a multi-phase solution using their fixed wireless access and outdoor access points to equip parking lots and athletic fields with Wi-Fi. They also provided upgraded switches and routers to refresh the LAN infrastructure and enhance classroom connectivity. The result was reliable, high-speed internet access across the entire campus, minimizing technical distractions for students and faculty, providing secure access for guests, and helping to bridge the digital divide for students without home internet. The Adtran solution ensured all stakeholders could operate seamlessly.

Calhoun County School District

Lance Driskell

IT Director