Consolidated Communications Partners with SimpliSafe

Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ:CNSL) announced that it is partnering with SimpliSafe to provide security services to its customers.

As quoted in the press release:

“We’re delighted to be working with SimpliSafe to deliver a peace-of-mind factor to our customers,” said Rob Koester, vice president of product management, consumer services at Consolidated Communications. “Small businesses now have the ability to lock up at night after a hard days’ work without worry and consumers now can rest more easily knowing their homes are protected.”

SimpliSafe offers professional-grade monitored home security with no long-term contracts and at radically fair prices. Their easy-to-use system is designed to blanket homes with layers of protection using a wide array of sensors, including panic buttons, glass-break sensors and outdoor sirens. SimpliSafe’s 24×7 professional monitoring protects against intrusion, fires, floods, freezing temperatures and medical emergencies. It uses a built-in 802.11n 2.4GHz wifi connection and a cellular connection in parallel, ensuring redundant access to authorities and potentially benefiting customers in rural areas where mobile cellular service may be inconsistent. In the event of a power outage, a backup battery engages, so the system remains alert.

This comprehensive security is paired with advanced smart home controls. Customers can arm and disarm their alarm system remotely from any mobile device, including an Apple Watch^®, and SimpliSafe can be configured to deliver mobile text alerts and notifications.

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