CHARLOTTE, N.C. In the complex world of telecom infrastructure, where precision and reliability are paramount, Essentia has emerged as the trusted guide for partners navigating the challenges of next-generation network deployment. Essentia was voted No. 1 Favorite Design Vendor at WOW! for 2024-2025, a recognition that underscores the company’s role in setting a new industry benchmark in XGSPON architecture and highlights Essentia’s unwavering commitment to empowering its clients.
After a challenging mid-year reset in 2024, the Essentia design team didn’t just rebuild; they redefined what excellence looks like in fiber network design, providing WOW! with the clarity and confidence needed to move forward. Their innovative methods are now being shared as best practices across other design partners, solidifying Essentia’s role as a vital partner in the industry.
Essentia’s design team stands out by providing solutions that eliminate common pain points in network deployment:
“These are just a few of the things that really make a difference. We love you guys and enjoy working with you,” added the WOW! GIS and Design Team, underscoring the strong partnership that drives mutual success.
WOW! also lauded Essentia’s professionalism and collaborative spirit, emphasizing that even challenges are handled with expertise and a sense of fun, turning potential problems into opportunities for shared success.
“We’ve worked hand-in-hand with WOW! to refine their architecture, ensuring that every detail from fiber assignments to labeling contributes to a robust and future-proof network. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our collaborative efforts set a new standard for the industry,” said Paul Drumheller, Director of Engineering at Essentia.
“This recognition from WOW! is a reflection of our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence and our commitment to being a true partner in our clients’ success,” said Brian Davidson, Chief Revenue Officer at Essentia. “We see ourselves not just as designers, but as enablers of progress, helping our partners overcome challenges and set new standards for the industry. We’re honored to have our work serve as a model for others and look forward to driving even greater innovation together.”
This recognition underscores Essentia’s mission: to be an indispensable guide for telecom providers, helping them build future-ready networks that drive growth and deliver exceptional service.
At Essentia, we’ve assembled a team of trusted experts who design and build turnkey outdoor & indoor networks with unrivaled quality and record-setting cycle times. We know true breakthrough innovations are the ones that target real customer pain points, inefficiencies, and error-prone processes. That is why we are delivering tech-enabled infrastructure services, including drone data capture, engineering automations, and machine learning – all powered by our proprietary eSpeed Technology Platform. Founded in 2003 and based in Charlotte, N.C., Essentia has planted roots across the country while supporting Hyperscalers, Telecom Carriers, Cable MSOs, on-the-move Enterprises, Critical Infrastructure / Utilities, and Government entities.
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