As EATEL's director of network engineering, Ashley Phillips is responsible for all aspects of the company's advanced all-fiber optic phone, Internet and television network.

In addition to overseeing the company's network/data, switch and transmission engineering, Ashley stays on top of trends and monitors emerging technologies in the communications industry.

Ashley brings over 18 years of technical experience to his role at EATEL and was instrumental in the development of a number of initiatives for the company, including the Internet and long distance networks.

Together with local law enforcement, Ashley educates parents within EATEL's service area of Internet Safety issues. He has also spoken at several state and national telecommunication conferences.