{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"164186","rtpr_id":"nPn92njBra-20261008","ticker":"RBBN","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["RBBN"],"title":"Ribbon Achieves Critical Infrastructure Modernization Milestone Across North America's Largest Transportation Network","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-08T12:00:01.049Z","article_body":"Ribbon Achieves Critical Infrastructure Modernization Milestone Across North America's Largest Transportation Network\nPR Newswire\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2026\n\nPaves the way for a next-generation network without compromising operational\ncontinuity\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=32116982&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rbbn.com%2F&a=Ribbon+Communications+Inc.)\n (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader in real-time communications technology, IP\nrouting, and optical networking solutions, is expanding its longstanding\nrelationship with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=1184813142&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mta.info%2F&a=Metropolitan+Transportation+Authority)\n (MTA), whose New York City Transit subway, bus and paratransit services\nalone accounted for nearly 1.9 billion trips in 2025. This latest phase\nadvances the MTA's efforts to modernize communications across North America's\nlargest transportation network with a more flexible environment.\n\nThe MTA is already leveraging Ribbon's C20 Call Controller\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=3367469352&u=https%3A%2F%2Fribboncommunications.com%2Fproducts%2Fservice-provider-products%2Fcall-controller%2Fc20-call-controller&a=C20+Call+Controller)\n and Application Server\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=3394401858&u=https%3A%2F%2Fribboncommunications.com%2Fproducts%2Fenterprise-products%2Fuc-platforms%2Fapplication-server-enterprises&a=Application+Server)\n as its communications backbone, providing a centralized platform that\nconnects and distributes voice services to approximately 70,000 employees\nacross the organization.\n\nThe expanded deployment adds Ribbon's G5 Media Gateway\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=456104121&u=https%3A%2F%2Fribboncommunications.com%2Fsearch%2Fsite%3Fs%3DG5%23gsc.tab%3D0%26gsc.q%3DG5%26gsc.page%3D1&a=G5+Media+Gateway)\n and Professional Services\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=800382293&u=https%3A%2F%2Fribboncommunications.com%2Fservices%2Fprofessional-services&a=Professional+Services)\n, while replacing the MTA's legacy contact center infrastructure with a new\nsolution from NUSO\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=404983002&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nuso.cloud%2F&a=NUSO)\n. Together, these solutions enable a seamless transition from legacy TDM PBX\nenvironments to SIP-based services while preserving existing analog\ninvestments, maintaining operational continuity and gaining improved\nefficiency and service delivery.\n\n\"We're proud to support the MTA with a modernization strategy that maintains\noperational continuity while delivering the reliability, flexibility,\nefficiency and future readiness it requires,\" said Dave Hogan, SVP Enterprise\nSales, Ribbon. \"This is an important milestone in our journey together, and we\nlook forward to continuing to advance the MTA's modernization efforts.\"\n\nAbout Ribbon\nRibbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) is a global provider of voice\ncommunications software, IP routing, and optical networking to mobile and\nwireline service providers, enterprises, critical infrastructure and defense\nsectors. We support our customers' Path to Autonomous Networks by leveraging\nthe latest AIOps automation platforms and Agentic AI technologies, helping\nthem deliver better customer experiences, reduce operational costs, and\nachieve sustainable growth. To learn more about Ribbon, visit rbbn.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=782950691&u=http%3A%2F%2Frbbn.com%2F&a=rbbn.com)\n.\n\nImportant Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\nThe information in this release contains forward-looking statements regarding\nfuture events that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than\nstatements of historical facts contained in this release, including those\nregarding the expected benefits from use of Ribbon Communication's products,\nare forward-looking statements. The actual results of Ribbon Communications\nmay differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking\nstatements. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties\nassociated with Ribbon Communications' business, please refer to the \"Risk\nFactors\" section of Ribbon Communications' most recent annual or quarterly\nreport filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements represent Ribbon\nCommunications' views only as of the date on which such statement is made and\nshould not be relied upon as representing Ribbon Communications' views as of\nany subsequent date. While Ribbon Communications may elect to update\nforward-looking statements at some point, Ribbon Communications specifically\ndisclaims any obligation to do so.\n\nInvestor Contact\n+1 (978) 614-8050\nir@rbbn.com (mailto:ir@rbbn.com)\n\nMedia Contact\nCatherine Berthier\n+1 (646) 741-1974\ncberthier@rbbn.com (mailto:cberthier@rbbn.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ribbon-achieves-critical-infrastructure-modernization-milestone-across-north-americas-largest-transportation-network-302901764.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ribbon-achieves-critical-infrastructure-modernization-milestone-across-north-americas-largest-transportation-network-302901764.html)\n\nSOURCE Ribbon Communications Inc.\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS803260/Ribbon-Logo.jpg?id=OA2993261\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn92njBra-20261008","title":"Ribbon Achieves Critical Infrastructure Modernization Milestone Across North America's Largest Transportation Network","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"RBBN","created":"2026-10-08T12:00:01.049Z","tickers":["RBBN"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Ribbon Achieves Critical Infrastructure Modernization Milestone Across North America's Largest Transportation Network\nPR Newswire\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2026\n\nPaves the way for a next-generation network without compromising operational\ncontinuity\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=32116982&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rbbn.com%2F&a=Ribbon+Communications+Inc.)\n (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader in real-time communications technology, IP\nrouting, and optical networking solutions, is expanding its longstanding\nrelationship with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=1184813142&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mta.info%2F&a=Metropolitan+Transportation+Authority)\n (MTA), whose New York City Transit subway, bus and paratransit services\nalone accounted for nearly 1.9 billion trips in 2025. This latest phase\nadvances the MTA's efforts to modernize communications across North America's\nlargest transportation network with a more flexible environment.\n\nThe MTA is already leveraging Ribbon's C20 Call Controller\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=3367469352&u=https%3A%2F%2Fribboncommunications.com%2Fproducts%2Fservice-provider-products%2Fcall-controller%2Fc20-call-controller&a=C20+Call+Controller)\n and Application Server\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=3394401858&u=https%3A%2F%2Fribboncommunications.com%2Fproducts%2Fenterprise-products%2Fuc-platforms%2Fapplication-server-enterprises&a=Application+Server)\n as its communications backbone, providing a centralized platform that\nconnects and distributes voice services to approximately 70,000 employees\nacross the organization.\n\nThe expanded deployment adds Ribbon's G5 Media Gateway\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=456104121&u=https%3A%2F%2Fribboncommunications.com%2Fsearch%2Fsite%3Fs%3DG5%23gsc.tab%3D0%26gsc.q%3DG5%26gsc.page%3D1&a=G5+Media+Gateway)\n and Professional Services\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=800382293&u=https%3A%2F%2Fribboncommunications.com%2Fservices%2Fprofessional-services&a=Professional+Services)\n, while replacing the MTA's legacy contact center infrastructure with a new\nsolution from NUSO\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=404983002&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nuso.cloud%2F&a=NUSO)\n. Together, these solutions enable a seamless transition from legacy TDM PBX\nenvironments to SIP-based services while preserving existing analog\ninvestments, maintaining operational continuity and gaining improved\nefficiency and service delivery.\n\n\"We're proud to support the MTA with a modernization strategy that maintains\noperational continuity while delivering the reliability, flexibility,\nefficiency and future readiness it requires,\" said Dave Hogan, SVP Enterprise\nSales, Ribbon. \"This is an important milestone in our journey together, and we\nlook forward to continuing to advance the MTA's modernization efforts.\"\n\nAbout Ribbon\nRibbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) is a global provider of voice\ncommunications software, IP routing, and optical networking to mobile and\nwireline service providers, enterprises, critical infrastructure and defense\nsectors. We support our customers' Path to Autonomous Networks by leveraging\nthe latest AIOps automation platforms and Agentic AI technologies, helping\nthem deliver better customer experiences, reduce operational costs, and\nachieve sustainable growth. To learn more about Ribbon, visit rbbn.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4792112-1&h=782950691&u=http%3A%2F%2Frbbn.com%2F&a=rbbn.com)\n.\n\nImportant Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\nThe information in this release contains forward-looking statements regarding\nfuture events that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than\nstatements of historical facts contained in this release, including those\nregarding the expected benefits from use of Ribbon Communication's products,\nare forward-looking statements. The actual results of Ribbon Communications\nmay differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking\nstatements. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties\nassociated with Ribbon Communications' business, please refer to the \"Risk\nFactors\" section of Ribbon Communications' most recent annual or quarterly\nreport filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements represent Ribbon\nCommunications' views only as of the date on which such statement is made and\nshould not be relied upon as representing Ribbon Communications' views as of\nany subsequent date. While Ribbon Communications may elect to update\nforward-looking statements at some point, Ribbon Communications specifically\ndisclaims any obligation to do so.\n\nInvestor Contact\n+1 (978) 614-8050\nir@rbbn.com (mailto:ir@rbbn.com)\n\nMedia Contact\nCatherine Berthier\n+1 (646) 741-1974\ncberthier@rbbn.com (mailto:cberthier@rbbn.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ribbon-achieves-critical-infrastructure-modernization-milestone-across-north-americas-largest-transportation-network-302901764.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ribbon-achieves-critical-infrastructure-modernization-milestone-across-north-americas-largest-transportation-network-302901764.html)\n\nSOURCE Ribbon Communications Inc.\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS803260/Ribbon-Logo.jpg?id=OA2993261\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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