Partners
Corinex
Corinex Communications Corp. is the leading manufacturer of networking products, which enable the distribution of high speed data, audio, video and voice over a premise’s already existing electrical and cable infrastructure and via wireless connections. The networking solutions from Corinex are ideally suited for applications in homes/small offices, enterprises, schools, hospitals, hotels and historical buildings.
First Communications partners with Corniex to provide customer premise equipment for the FirstSpeed product.
FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy Corp. is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation's fifth largest investor-owned electric system, serving 4.5 million customers within 36,100 square miles of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
FirstEnergy also has expanded its Internet and telecommunications technologies to improve customer service, reduce costs and increase revenues. The Company is strategically positioning itself in e-commerce through its nationally recognized interactive Customer Care Web site. And, its FirstEnergy Telecom Services subsidiary builds, operates and controls telecommunications systems.
FirstEnergy seeks to utilize the technology of BPL for the following:
- Outage and overload detection
- Network security and monitoring
- Automated meter reading
- Remote connect/disconnect
- Demand side management.