Optical Networks

CenturyLink Extends Fiber Network in Jacksonville

CenturyLink has extended its fiber network into metro Jacksonville, Fla., connecting to two independent, third-party data centers. ...More
April 30, 2013
Posted in News
Pacnet Plans 100GBps Optical Transport

Agents for the Asia-Pacific carrier will be able to sell the upgraded services. ...More
January 22, 2013
Posted in News
IT & Telecom Agency Business Guide

Formerly the FACTBOOK, the IT & Telecom Agency Business Guide is a primer for channel partners on agency models for IT and telecom hardware/software "as-a-service" solutions. ...More
January 17, 2013
Posted in Reports, Ethernet/ MPLS, Software as a Service/ Cloud Services (SaaS), Voice over IP (VoIP)/IP Telephony
Zayo Announces 100G National Network Expansion

The service provider says the expansion will provide its customers with cost-efficient, high-bandwidth services between major U.S. markets. ...More
December 11, 2012
Posted in News
Nokia Siemens To Sell Optical Networks Unit

Nokia Siemens says the agreement is another step in the company's transition to specializing in mobile broadband. It's expected to give both businesses the opportunity to concentrate investment and strategic focus on their core segments. ...More
December 3, 2012
Posted in News
Zayo Group Wraps Dark Fiber Build in Virginia

Broadband provider Zayo Group says it has completed its fiber-optic network to a DuPont Fabros Technology (DFT) data center in Ashburn, Va., connecting to customers in Zayo's regional and national network. ...More
November 29, 2012
Posted in News, Ethernet/ MPLS
XO Deploys 100G Across U.S. in Milestone

XO said it has attained an industry first in what will help the company meet the rising demand for bandwidth. ...More
August 14, 2012
Posted in News
Zayo Completes Arialink Acquisition

The $18 million deal excluded assets and customers related to Arialink's residential business, which was spun out to the company's previous owners and will operate under the name Spectrum. ...More
May 2, 2012
Posted in News, Ethernet/ MPLS
FTTH Expands in North America

The number of North American households connected directly into optical fiber networks grew by 13 percent over the past year, indicating that telecommunications companies of all sizes are continuing to upgrade to next-generation, fiber-to-the-home technologies. ...More
April 10, 2012 By Lindsay Welnick
Posted in News
Zayo Group To Buy Michigan Fiber-Optic Provider

The $18 million acquisition excludes assets and customers related to residential services that are being spun out to the previous owners of Arialink. ...More
March 21, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News, Ethernet/ MPLS