Zayo participates in the construction of a new fiber optic

Zayo is taking part in the construction of a new fiber optic network across Western Ohio The network connects Toledo, OH to Columbus, OH and covers multiple underserved towns throughout Western Ohio.

Com Net, Inc. has been awarded $30M for their GigE Plus Availability Coalition (GigEPAC) project from the federal Recovery Act Broadband Technology Opportunities Program to add and expand broadband services to rural and underserved communities in Western Ohio. "The construction of this fiber network represents a significant milestone in the economic development of western Ohio communities.

Partnering with GigE Pac, led by Com Net, Zayo can support the delivery of high speed bandwidth to the underserved businesses and organizations in western Ohio," said Matt Erickson, President of Zayo Fiber Solutions. The project will add approximately 366 new miles of fiber to Zayo's existing Ohio network and will expand existing broadband services through the GigEPAC partners to rural and underserved communities in 28 Western Ohio counties.

Tim Berelsman, CEO, Com Net said, Com Net is excited to continue with the construction project, join in the national broadband rollout and accelerate the deployment of reliable high-speed services to rural western and central Ohio. The construction of Zayo's 366 miles of fiber optic plant will connect with existing facilities of Com Net and its partners to create the backbone of a new, highly survivable, broadband infrastructure that serves as an enabler for economic development throughout the region."

October 27, 2011

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