ALLO Fiber (AlloFiber.com/SmartSchoolsLincoln), a leading provider of fiber-optic broadband services, is proud to announce the official launch of its Smart Schools solution in partnership with Lincoln Public Schools (LPS). LPS students can now securely connect their school-issued devices throughout Lincoln and other ALLO communities for an improved learning experience.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to digital equity in Lincoln. By utilizing nearly 100,000 business and residential access points in Lincoln, ALLO and LPS are expanding the classroom boundaries and eliminating broadband barriers that disproportionately affect underserved students.

“This is truly a community approach that leverages beacons of network access dispersed throughout the neighborhoods served by our schools,” said Chief Technology Officer for Lincoln Public Schools, Kirk Langer. “Just as roads are critical infrastructure for economic development, Smart Schools is critical infrastructure for the educational development of Lincoln Public Schools’ learners. ALLO has deployed thousands of high-speed connection points to advance digital learning opportunities.”

Built on ALLO’s powerful SmartTown Wi-Fi infrastructure powered by Calix (NYSE-CALX), Smart Schools enables 2,000 students in grades 6–12 to automatically connect their school-issued computers to high-speed Wi-Fi from virtually anywhere – whether at school, at a local business, in a community venue or at home. This education-optimized connectivity greatly supports students’ academic success.

“We’re thrilled to work alongside Lincoln Public Schools to enhance learning opportunities,” said ALLO President, Brad Moline. “Smart Schools is more than just connectivity; it’s about empowering students, supporting educators and helping close the gap across Lancaster County. The Covid-era learning limitations and poor quality hot spot services conceptualized the Smart Schools solution. The vision of LPS, Calix and the ALLO team is now reality after 5 years of development.”

To learn more about Smart Schools, visit (AlloFiber.com/SmartSchoolsLincoln).