Fibertech Networks L.L.C., which builds metro-area dark-fiber networks in mid-size U.S. markets, said it has signed a 20-year network agreement with Conversent Communications LLC, an Integrated Communications Provider (ICP).
Conversent, a provider of voice and data communications for business customers from Maine to New Jersey, will initially obtain dark fiber network rings from Fibertech in New Haven, Conn., connecting multiple telco central offices, carrier hotels and other data traffic aggregation points throughout the city. According to the agreement, Conversent has the option to purchase fiber in additional Fibertech markets at guaranteed prices.
Specific financial details behind the deal were not available.
"This agreement allows us to continue to provide reliable and cost-effective business critical communications applications that our customers have come to expect," said Robert Shanahan, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Conversent, in a statement. "By owning and controlling our own fiber-based network, we benefit not only from on-net provisioning and improved customer service, but also quicker revenue realization."
Besides Conversent, other Fibertech dark-fiber customers include Allegiance Telecom, Choice One Communications, Connecticut Telephone, CTC Communications and Global Crossing, among others.
To date, Fibertech has completed construction of its first metro-area network rings in Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Albany, N.Y., and Pittsburgh. The company is also currently designing and building networks in Indianapolis, Ind.; Columbus, Ohio; Providence, R.I.; Hartford and New Haven, Conn.; and Worcester and Springfield, Mass., with engineering work progressing in 10 additional cities.
Ultimately, Fibertech said it plans to build metro-area fiber-optic networks in more than 40 mid-size U.S. cities.
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