Regional ISPs are essential in closing the digital divide by serving unserved and underserved communities with faster, secure, and innovative broadband services. Thousands of providers, including WISPs, FTTH operators, MNOs, electric co-ops, and incumbent LECs, face significant challenges due to limited resources, funding, and lower revenue per location compared to tier 1 providers. To succeed, they must implement critical core network technologies that ensure carrier-grade security, high availability, and efficient IP connectivity while supporting application delivery and scalability for rural broadband expansion.

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