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Granite Telecommunications Collaborates with Simon® for Enhanced Retail Connectivity

In a significant move for the retail industry, Granite Telecommunications has been appointed as the preferred communications infrastructure provider for Simon®, a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) known for its premier shopping, dining, and entertainment locations. This strategic partnership aims to transform the connectivity landscape across Simon's expansive portfolio of over 200 properties nationwide.

Granite Telecommunications, hailed as one of North America’s largest providers of communication and technology solutions, is set to deploy its advanced multi-tenant connectivity platform, known as Granite Grid. Specifically designed to cater to retail and mixed-use environments, this platform equips tenants with robust voice and data services, enabling them to launch new stores, scale their operations, and consistently meet the demands of evolving technology.

As retailers increasingly depend on interconnected systems, Granite Grid allows brands to swiftly implement technology solutions, expand their operational capabilities, and maintain the reliable connectivity required for a modern shopping experience. Embedded with Granite's extensive experience in supporting some of the leading U.S. retailers and Fortune 100 companies, Granite Grid is engineered to deliver high-performance connectivity solutions that enhance operational efficiency and facilitate faster transactions.

Key Advantages of Granite Grid for Simon’s Retailer Portfolio

Among the myriad of benefits that Simon’s retailers will gain by utilizing Granite Grid are:

• - Scalable Infrastructure: Retailers can rapidly deploy in-store technologies and digital experiences tailored to current consumer demands.
• - High-Performance Connectivity: This supports mission-critical systems, ensuring business continuity from point-of-sale operations to customer engagement platforms.
• - Integrated Solutions: Granite offers a blend of voice and data solutions designed to elevate both operational efficacy and customer satisfaction.
• - 24/7 U.S.-Based Support: Retailers have access to dedicated service management, ensuring assistance is available at all times.

Chip Harding, Executive Vice President of Simon Media Experiences, expressed, “Our priority is to create an environment where retailers can operate with confidence. Partnering with Granite enables us to provide scalable connectivity and a technology infrastructure that supports our retailers’ evolving business needs across the Simon portfolio.”

Rob Hale, President and CEO of Granite, commented, “Simon is home to many of the world’s leading brands and retail destinations, and we’re honored to support its portfolio with a scalable communications infrastructure built for the future of retail.”

The deployment of Granite Grid is currently underway and is set to continue throughout 2026, ensuring that Simon's nationwide properties benefit from enhanced communication technology.

About Granite Telecommunications

Founded in 2002, Granite Telecommunications provides advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government entities across the United States and Canada. Boasting services that cater to over two-thirds of Fortune 100 companies, they manage approximately 1.75 million voice and data lines across more than 650,000 locations. Granite's expansive offerings include access, UCaaS, mobile voice and data, and MSP solutions for SD-WAN, monitoring, and network management. With over 2,220 employees, Granite is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, with 10 regional offices across the country. For anyone interested in learning more, additional information is available at Granite’s official website.