14.08.2006 11:00:00
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Toll Brothers Homes and Qwest to Deliver Advanced Connectivity to Homes and Businesses in Windgate Ranch
An agreement announced today by Toll Brothers Homes and QwestCommunications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) makes Scottsdale'sWindgate Ranch development the first Arizona development to beconnected via fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology.
Through Qwest FTTH service, new Windgate Ranch homeowners in themaster-planned community in Scottsdale will have Qwest High-SpeedInternet service - up to 10 megabits per second. Homeowners will alsohave the option to choose a Qwest service bundle, including digitalvoice (local and long-distance phone service); Qwest Choice TV, anall-digital TV service with more than 200 channels, HDTV programmingand digital video recorders; and Qwest wireless service, allconveniently integrated on one bill.
In addition, during the home-buying process, trained salesprofessionals will promote Qwest's comprehensive, money-saving bundlesof communications and entertainment services. Qwest will provideWindgate Ranch residents with a single point-of-contact throughout theproperty-development lifecycle to simplify and expedite the planningand deployment of the latest technologies in the new communities.
Qwest FTTH connections in Windgate Ranch will allow families tosimultaneously run today's most bandwidth-intensive applications -such as high-definition digital TV, Internet access to music and videodownloading, online gaming, and streaming video - and assurescustomers their broadband connection will support tomorrow'sapplications with ease.
"Toll Brothers has implemented market-leading luxury features,along with community and architectural standards at Windgate Ranch -this community is further differentiated by offering the highesttechnology standards for homes and businesses," said Kevin Duermit,president Toll Brothers.
Unlike some other technologies, the Qwest connection speed is notdiminished during peak usage times. Windgate Ranch residents willsimply plug their computer into a data jack built into the home andthey are ready to enjoy dedicated high-speed Internet access.
The applications for homeowners, schools and businesses atWindgate Ranch are endless and include distance learning, videoconferencing and telecommuting. Qwest FTTH also levels the technologyplaying field for home-based businesses and may help reduce energyconsumption and traffic congestion.
"This deployment is consistent with Qwest's strategy to identifyprojects that will enable us to deploy fiber-to-the-home in aneconomically sensible manner," said Scott Simanson, Qwest vicepresident and general manager in Arizona. "Thanks to the partnershipbetween Qwest and Toll Brothers, Windgate Ranch residents will haveaccess to the most advanced communications services available today."
About Qwest
Qwest offers a unique and powerful combination of voice and datasolutions for businesses, government agencies and consumers - locallyand throughout the country. Customers coast to coast are turning toQwest's industry-leading national fiber optic network and its Spiritof Service for quality products and superior customer experience. Formore information on Qwest, and its various operating subsidiaries,please go to www.qwest.com.
About Windgate Ranch
Windgate Ranch is a breathtaking master plan which offers excitingamenities, exquisite residential choices and a fabulous lifestyle.Inspired by the best in Southwest living, the community reflects atouch of Old-World Spanish hacienda-style architecture, invitingcourtyards and romantic balconies. As a homeowner in Windgate Ranch,you'll enjoy a casual yet elegant Southwestern lifestyle. For moreinformation please contact us at 480-596-7300 or atwww.TollBrothers.com.
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