The Cape boasts a robust communications infrastructure, including CenturyLink, Sonet Ring and Comcast Cable. By one analysis, Cape Coral has broadband capacity several times greater than that of larger Florida cities. Survivable, underground fiber interconnectivity is in place at the City Centrum. The Cape is among the first in Florida to deploy the new 4.9 GHz pre-WiMax wireless channel authorized by the FCC in 2003 for exclusive Public Safety use.
CenturyLink is the local exchange carrier for Lee County. The carrier's local network has 5ESS digital switches with SS7 capabilities and advanced user features. The fiber optic network connects its central offices and assures high network availability.
Network Services
Local Dial Tone - unmeasured local calling, advanced calling features
Long distance services – 800 service, term contracts and volume discounts
Digital network services
Dedicated digital circuits (56K, 64K, T-1, DS-1, T-3, DS-3, OC3, OC12, OC48)
ISDN
DSL
Frame relay services
Internet access, equipment and consulting services
Digital Centrex (service and equipment)
Voice mail services
ATM services with multiple ATM switches