Network services
GTA Direct initially held several managed services contracts in specialized technology categories including wireline and wireless telecommunications, data center services, and end-user computing. The program has expanded and now includes network services to enhance GTA's role as the state government network services provider. Network services are applications linked in order to share resources or allow electronic communication.
Regulated services
- Broadband connections
- Data circuits for wide area networking (WAN)
- Dedicated internet circuits
- Public switched telephone services (PSTN) voice
Unregulated services
- Inside cable/wiring
- Managed Wi-Fi
- Unified communications
The above services are outlined in more detail, including service providers, under the headings below. A contact person for each provider is also noted below.
Broadband
High-speed internet access data transmission that is always accessible and faster than traditional access techniques. Multiple signals and traffic types are transported across a wide bandwidth.
Providers
AT&T, Comcast, Hargray, Hughes, Windstream
Dedicated corporate circuits
Private components used for the design, procurement, installation, and support of ancillary services.
Providers
AT&T, CenturyLink (Lumen), Comcast, Georgia Public, Hargray, Verizon, Windstream
Dedicated internet
A private, fixed-bandwidth, always-available connection between a state entity and the internet.
Providers
AT&T, CenturyLink, Comcast, Georgia Public, Hargray, Hughes, Verizon, Windstream
PSTN voice
Public switched telephone network (PSTN) voice is a collection of circuit-switched telephone networks operated by local, regional or national operators, providing infrastructure and services of public telecommunication.
Providers
AT&T, CenturyLink (Lumen), Comcast, Hargray, Windstream
Cable and wiring
Design and installation of cable wiring projects.
Providers
AT&T, Base Six, Big Fish, Coopercraft, Five Points, NetPlanner, Verizon, Windstream
Managed Wi-Fi
A wireless network solution that enables a state entity to outsource all or part of the tasks required to implement a strong, seamless connection to a Wi-Fi network.
Providers
Big Fish, CenturyLink (Lumen), Comcast, Hargray, Verizon, Windstream
Unified communications
The integration of enterprise services and products encompassing all forms of communication exchanged via a network to optimize business processes.
Providers
AT&T, Big Fish, CenturyLink (Lumen), Comcast, Hargray, Verizon, Windstream, Zoom
Contracts and contacts
AT&T
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-ATT
Contact: Jennings Walsh, jennings.walsh@att.com, (404) 395-8016
Basesix
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-BAS
Contact: John Irwin, irwin@basesix.com, (770) 538-5340
Big Fish Technology
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-BIG
Contact: Ryan Leo, rleo@bigfishtechnology.com
CenturyLink (Lumen)
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-CEN
Contact: Aimee M. Hunt, aimee.hunt@lumen.com, (616) 226-1424 and Andrea J. Thomas, andrea.j.thomas@centurylink.com, (864) 396-5358
Comcast
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-COM
Contact: Stewart Croucher, stewart_croucher@comcast.com, (770) 212-0522
CooperCraft Communications
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-COO
Contact: Dave Jarrell, jarrell@ccraft.co, (404) 545-9879
Five Points Technology
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-FPI
Contact: Cyndi Garrison, cyndi.garrison@fivepointsservices.com, (678) 656-5559
Georgia Public Web
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-GPW
Contact: Mike Singer, msinger@gapublicweb.net
Hargray
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-HAR
Contact: Phillip D. Scroggin, Sr., phillip.scroggin@hargrayfiber.com, (912) 391-1001
Hughes
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-HNS
Contact: John Fanelli, john.fanelli@hughes.com
Kinetic by Windstream
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-WIN
Contact: Michael "Shannon" McNeal, michael.mcneal@windstream.com, (478) 456-4071
NetPlanner Systems
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-NPS
Contact: Michelle Bruck, michelle.bruck@netplanner.com, (678) 205-2720
Verizon
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-VER
Contact: Rick Long, richard.long@verizonwireless.com, (404) 210-4415
Zoom
Expiration date: June 30, 2023
Contract no. 9800-GTADirect-CONTRACT-4666-ZOO
Contact: Todd Love, todd.love@zoom.us, (610) 772-1666
More detailed GTA Direct service descriptions and pricing are available to state and local government entities. For more information, please complete this brief webform.