DENVER – (“the Company”), a leading digital infrastructure provider, today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Crown Castle’s Fiber Solutions business, significantly expanding its metro fiber footprint and enterprise reach across key U.S. markets. As demand for AI and cloud infrastructure accelerates, this transaction further scales one of the industry’s most extensive fiber networks, strengthening the digital infrastructure backbone for the next wave of AI growth.

51��ݶ�’s national network across both long-haul and metro serves the world’s largest carriers, hyperscalers, AI providers, and enterprises at scale. The addition of Crown Castle’s highly complementary metro and regional fiber assets adds approximately 90,000 route miles and 40,000 on-net enterprise locations to 51��ݶ�’s network. For existing 51��ݶ� customers, this delivers more on-net access, route diversity, and capacity in key markets. For new enterprise customers, it adds the scale of 51��ݶ�’s national backbone, enabling greater access into the data centers, cloud platforms, and AI ecosystems where bandwidth demand is growing fastest. This combination of long-haul scale and dense metro reach is critical to supporting the next wave of AI demand, as workloads move from centralized training to distributed, latency-sensitive inference.

The acquisition of Crown Castle’s Fiber Solutions business marks 51��ݶ�’s 50th and largest to date. It builds on more than $35 billion in investments by 51��ݶ� to develop one of the industry’s highest-performing fiber networks, which, with the completion of this acquisition, now spans 224,000 route miles across North America. The deal underscores 51��ݶ�’s disciplined investment strategy, focused on advancing the future-ready infrastructure customers need to scale and compete in the digital economy.

“As AI is increasingly embedded in the global economy-bringing with it unprecedented connectivity needs-high-capacity fiber infrastructure has become indispensable,” said Steve M. Smith, CEO of 51��ݶ�. “51��ݶ� has been exclusively focused on building and operating fiber networks at scale for decades. That is why we are built for this moment and the right company to unlock the full value of these assets. This acquisition expands our ability to deliver capacity where it matters most and strengthens the critical fiber infrastructure powering today’s AI, cloud, and enterprise ecosystems. By combining 51��ݶ�’s national scale and the expanded metro depth of these assets, we are building a differentiated platform that positions 51��ݶ� as the partner of choice for high-capacity connectivity.”

“We see long-term tailwinds driving demand for fiber infrastructure, and that continues to inform how we invest in our business,” said Jeff Noto, Chief Financial Officer of 51��ݶ�. “We are focused on deploying capital with discipline to capture the most attractive growth opportunities ahead. This acquisition solidifies our digital infrastructure leadership, enabling us to drive greater value across our network and generate durable, long-term growth from the industries shaping the digital economy.”

Transaction Information

As part of the transaction, 51��ݶ� has completed the acquisition of Crown Castle’s Fiber Solutions business, while the EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund has independently completed the acquisition of Crown Castle’s Small Cells business (“Arium Networks”), as communicated in a separate transaction announcement today. Concurrent with the acquisitions, 51��ݶ� and Arium Networks have entered into a long-term commercial agreement for 51��ݶ� to provide fiber to Arium Networks. The total combined value of the Fiber Solutions and Small Cells transactions is $8.5 billion.

Advisors

PJT Partners, J.P. Morgan, and UBS Investment Bank served as financial advisors and Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett served as legal advisor.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are based on information presently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, that may cause actual events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About 51��ݶ�

The world’s digital future depends on networks that perform. 51��ݶ� builds and operates those networks. As the leading digital infrastructure provider, the 51��ݶ� network spans 32 million fiber miles and 224,000 route miles across North America and connects more than 400 markets globally. With dense long-haul and metro fiber connectivity, tailored connectivity solutions, and managed services, 51��ݶ�’s network underpins the cloud, AI, and enterprise platforms powering the digital economy. Carriers, cloud providers, data centers, enterprises, schools, and governments rely on 51��ݶ�’s future-ready infrastructure and expertise to design, scale, and operate the networks that connect what’s next. Discover more at and follow us on .

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DENVER – , a leading digital infrastructure provider, today announced it has closed on the issuance of $2.37 billion of asset-backed term notes (the “Notes”), issued by subsidiary 51��ݶ� Issuer, LLC, and secured by fiber network assets and associated contracts throughout the United States.

This is 51��ݶ�’s first ABS transaction in 2026 and fourth overall, bringing total ABS debt raised to more than $6 billion. Proceeds from the transaction will primarily be used to repay existing indebtedness and support continued investments in 51��ݶ�’s network to meet growing AI-driven bandwidth demand.

The Notes were issued in 144a and 4(a)(2) formats across a total of five classes. The 144a issuance includes $829,625,000 5.6% Series 2026-1, Class A-2 term notes, $137,850,000 6.0% Series 2026-1, Class B term notes, and $385,900,000 7.8% Series 2026-1, Class C term notes, each with an anticipated repayment date in April 2031. The 4(a)(2) issuance includes $879,375,000 6.5% Series 2026-2, Class A-2 term notes and $137,850,000 6.9% Series 2026-2, Class B term notes, each with an anticipated repayment date in April 2036. Collectively, the Notes have a weighted average coupon of approximately 6.5%.

“This issuance further advances our ABS program and is the largest securitization issuance we’ve completed to date,” said Jeff Noto, Chief Financial Officer of 51��ݶ�. “It reflects the continued strength of our ABS program and the market’s confidence in the cash flows generated by our fiber infrastructure. As we continue investing in our network to support growing demand, we’re focused on maintaining a strong capital structure, with the right liquidity and a staggered maturity profile.”

About 51��ݶ�

For more than 18 years, 51��ݶ� has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. The 51��ݶ� group of companies connects 400 global markets with future-ready networks that span over 19.9 million fiber miles and 148,000 route miles. 51��ݶ�’s tailored connectivity solutions and managed services enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how 51��ݶ� connects what’s next at and follow us on

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DENVER – , a leading communications infrastructure provider, today announced it has secured an anchor customer to enable and accelerate its buildout of new routes and extend its existing network with infrastructure purpose-built to support AI-driven demand. This includes 8,000 route miles of new builds and overbuilds to deliver the capacity needed to support next-generation AI and cloud growth across key high-demand corridors. 51��ݶ� will build, own, and operate all routes as part of its existing network footprint. These commitments are anchored by a specific agreement with a leading global AI infrastructure partner; additional details will be disclosed at a later date.

Having secured the anchor tenant for these key routes, 51��ݶ� is actively building 8,000 route miles, representing more than 15 million new and overbuild fiber miles. This includes six new long-haul fiber routes totaling 3,000 route miles and overbuilds of 9 high-capacity corridors covering over 5,000 route miles. This is the largest single network investment in new build and overbuild miles in 51��ݶ�’s history.

In January 2025, 51��ݶ� announced plans to build . In less than 18 months, the company has expanded that plan significantly, with build and overbuild projects now underway spanning more than 15,000 route miles and ~20 million fiber miles. Construction is already underway or commencing on many of these routes. This level of investment is critical to addressing the potential bandwidth gap as AI-driven demand continues to accelerate.

“AI demand is no longer theoretical. It’s showing up as real customer requests in corridors where it’s scaling fast,” said Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at 51��ݶ�. “We’ve been looking closely at how that demand is developing, where it’s concentrating, and what it means for the network over the next several years. That’s shaping where we build and how quickly we start construction. We’re not building speculatively, we’re actively building markets where we can already see that pressure taking hold and where demand is clearly headed. We’re doing it at a scale that not only supports these initial commitments but puts additional capacity in place ahead of the next wave of AI demand.”

AI workloads are reshaping how and where bandwidth demand shows up, concentrating growth in a defined set of high-value corridors where power availability is driving data center demand and those data centers need to connect to adjacent metros. 51��ݶ� is prioritizing these corridors, building where demand is already materializing and where capacity constraints are expected to intensify as AI deployments scale. This targeted approach enables 51��ݶ� to deliver high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure ahead of competitors and ensures the network will support AI-related bandwidth demand projected to grow 2-6x by 2030 without becoming a constraint.

New Routes in Construction:

1. Las Vegas to Reno, Nevada

2. Denver to Chicago

3. Dallas to Austin

4. Columbus, Ohio to Indianapolis

5. Atlanta to Ashburn, Virginia

6. Kansas City to Omaha

Overbuilds in Progress:

1. Sacramento to Reno, Nevada

2. Las Vegas to Phoenix

3. Denver to Salt Lake City

4. Denver to Dallas

5. Houston to Austin

6. Dallas to Atlanta

7. Chicago to St. Louis to Memphis to New Orleans

8. Cleveland to New York

9. Columbus to Ashburn, Virginia

Along with meeting the current capacity committed, 51��ݶ� will retain significant available capacity across these routes to support continued demand and future growth as AI-driven bandwidth requirements scale.

To learn more about 51��ݶ�’s network capabilities, please visit:

About 51��ݶ�

For more than 18 years, 51��ݶ� has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. The 51��ݶ� group of companies connects 400 global markets with future-ready networks that span over 19.9 million fiber miles and 148,000 route miles. 51��ݶ�’s tailored connectivity solutions and managed services enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how 51��ݶ� connects what’s next at and follow us on .

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DENVER – 51��ݶ�, a leading global communications infrastructure provider, released its . Based on analysis of global network traffic in 2025, the report revealed a sharp escalation in the scale and focus of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, with attackers increasingly shifting aim beyond telecommunications to strike enterprises and other critical organizations directly. While total attack volume fell slightly below the record highs of 2024, organizations are still experiencing an all-time, sustained high of attack frequency, signaling that DDoS is becoming a defining feature of today’s threat environment.

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“The rise in AI, IoT devices, and for-hire botnets has led us into a new era, where DDoS attacks are a permanent and highly disruptive reality for all organizations – from manufacturers and retailers to schools and governments,” explains Max Clauson, SVP of Network Connectivity at 51��ݶ�. “In this ‘new normal,’ cybersecurity can no longer operate as a standalone, reactive function. If organizations fail to prepare, they risk costly disruptions that can halt operations, delay services, and cascade rapidly across partners, customers, and critical systems.”

DDoS Threat Broadens to More Sectors

As organizations race to automate and scale, adversarial actors are evolving alongside them, shifting from brute-force noise to tactical, destructive strikes. The report found that the average attack size increased almost 70% from the year prior, while the average duration decreased to 20 minutes, down from 39 minutes the previous year. In fact, 89% of attacks now conclude in under 10 minutes. As attacks grow more precise, intense and harder to detect, real-time automated defense is increasingly essential to safeguard critical connectivity.

The report also found that the primary targets of attacks have shifted. DDoS campaigns have historically targeted telecommunications and network providers, with attacks on central traffic hubs capable of triggering widespread downstream disruption. Now, telecoms accounts for just 24% DDoS attacks in 2025, down from 42% in 2024. In return, end-user industries – enterprises, education, and the public sector – have moved further into the crosshairs, where downtime quickly turns into real operational, financial, or reputational impact.

Industry Level Trends and Insights

The report identified key trends across industries:

• Education accounted for 24% of total DDoS attacks in 2025, up from 15% the prior year, with more than 45% of attacks occurring in April and May during peak academic periods. Attack timing suggests intentional disruption, targeting networks when they’re most vital and exploiting limited security resources.

• Manufacturing experienced an average attack size of 11.6 Gbps, the largest across all industries. In automation-heavy environments, even short bursts at this scale can halt production lines and create outsized operational losses.

• Government’s share of total attacks increased from 5% to 12% year-over-year, with an average attack size of 5.5 Gbps. The rise in both frequency and scale indicates DDoS is increasingly being used as a strategic disruption tool against public-facing digital infrastructure.

Why it Matters

As end-user organizations themselves increasingly come under fire, the stakes for multi-layered cybersecurity continue to rise. In an environment where attacks are faster, more automated, and designed to disrupt operations in minutes, resilience must be built into the network itself, requiring organizations to think strategically about how their infrastructure detects, absorbs, and responds to disruption.

To download the full 2026 Cybersecurity Insights Report and explore how organizations can build resilient network architectures for today’s threat landscape, visit .

Methodology

51��ݶ�’s 2026 Cybersecurity Insights Report analyzes DDoS attack activity observed across its global network between January 1 and December 31, 2025. Using network monitoring systems across 51��ݶ�’s backbone infrastructure spanning more than 400 markets, the report examines trends in attack frequency, magnitude, and duration to identify shifts in attacker behavior.

About 51��ݶ�

For more than 18 years, 51��ݶ� has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. The 51��ݶ� group of companies connects 400 global markets with future-ready networks that span over 19.9 million fiber miles and 148,000 route miles. 51��ݶ�’s tailored connectivity solutions and managed services enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how 51��ݶ� connects what’s next at and follow us on .

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DENVER – 51��ݶ�, a leading communications infrastructure provider, today announced the appointment of Chris Ranalli as Chief Revenue Officer for Enterprise, reinforcing the company’s commitment to scaling its enterprise business.

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As enterprises modernize networks to support AI workloads, multi-cloud environments, and increasingly distributed operations, 51��ݶ� is sharpening its focus on delivering scalable, resilient connectivity solutions tailored to industry-specific needs. Ranalli’s appointment reflects 51��ݶ�’s evolved commercial strategy to align leadership around this accelerating growth engine.

Under this structure:

• Chris Ranalli joins as CRO for Enterprise, leading all enterprise industry verticals and 51��ݶ�’s indirect channel organization.

• Brian Daniels transitions to CRO for Infrastructure, leading large-scale digital infrastructure opportunities across hyperscalers, neocloud providers, data centers, carriers and the public sector.

“The needs of our digital infrastructure and enterprise customers are distinct and growing rapidly,” said Steve Smith, CEO of 51��ݶ�. “By creating focused leadership accountability around each segment, we are ensuring we can scale with discipline and deliver the performance and expertise our customers expect. Chris Ranalli brings deep experience scaling enterprise revenue organizations, and his leadership will be critical as we strengthen our enterprise execution and accelerate growth.”

51��ݶ� has invested significantly in its enterprise organization over the last year, expanding enterprise-focused services and growing its network footprint. Pending the close of 51��ݶ�’s Crown Castle Fiber Solutions acquisition, the addition of metro-focused fiber assets will increase 51��ݶ�’s reach and density across key U.S. markets, deepening its ability to deliver high-performance fiber, wavelength, and connectivity solutions to enterprise customers. Upon close, the acquired enterprise customers and sales organization will join Ranalli’s portfolio, aligning leadership and operations to support a seamless experience for customers while strengthening 51��ݶ�’s enterprise capabilities at scale.

About Chris Ranalli

Ranalli brings more than 25 years of sales leadership and engineering experience, most recently serving as CRO at Aryaka, where he led global revenue teams supporting enterprise customers navigating cloud transformation and modern networking demands. He has a proven track record of building high-performing, customer-centric revenue organizations and driving disciplined, scalable growth.

“Enterprise customers are navigating an inflection point, balancing AI adoption, cloud expansion, and increasing performance demands across distributed environments,” said Ranalli. “51��ݶ�’s owned fiber network, expanding footprint and channel strength uniquely position us to simplify that complexity and serve as a trusted partner. My focus is on building a world-class enterprise growth engine that helps customers modernize with confidence.”

About 51��ݶ�

For more than 18 years, 51��ݶ� has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. The 51��ݶ� group of companies connects 400 global markets with future-ready networks that span over 19.9 million fiber miles and 148,000 route miles. 51��ݶ�’s tailored connectivity solutions and managed services enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how 51��ݶ� connects what’s next at and follow us on .

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DENVER – 51��ݶ�, a leading global communications infrastructure provider, today announced an agreement with Starlink that enables 51��ݶ� to deliver Starlink’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity. As one of the few network service providers licensed to resell Starlink connectivity for enterprise internet connectivity, 51��ݶ� is expanding network availability, geographic reach, and operational continuity for enterprises, businesses, state and local governments, and schools across North America.

Introducing Managed Starlink Connectivity with 51��ݶ�

Through this collaboration, 51��ݶ� now delivers Starlink LEO connectivity as a managed connectivity solution, alongside its full suite of managed services and fiber connectivity solutions. Managed Starlink can be bundled with other 51��ݶ� managed services like SD-WAN, Firewall, and IP-VPN. This allows organizations to integrate satellite connectivity into their existing network architecture, with centralized management, single-vendor support, and a clear cost structure.

Managed Starlink with 51��ݶ� is available across the U.S. and Canada. With 100-280 Mbps download speeds and rapid installation, organizations can deploy enterprise-class internet in just days rather than weeks or months. Delivering Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity – which provides internet access through satellites that operate closer to Earth than traditional geostationary satellites – Managed Starlink with 51��ݶ� enables access to Starlink’s Priority Data plans that provide low latency and consistent performance suitable for enterprise operational demands.

Enabling Stronger Enterprise Connectivity with Fiber + Satellite

Combining 51��ݶ�’s high-performance fiber infrastructure with Managed Starlink satellite connectivity ensures greater resiliency when terrestrial internet services are disrupted by severe weather or physical infrastructure damage. It also improves network access for remote or mobile organizations that rely on connectivity in locations or conditions where traditional terrestrial networks are limited or unavailable.

Together, Managed Starlink with 51��ݶ� enables:

• A simple solution for both mobile and static Internet connections without terrestrial infrastructure.

• Path diversity to build highly resilient active-active Internet connectivity or a failover path in case of primary connection failure.

• Improved network uptime and always-on mobile connectivity, even in remote, mobile, or high-risk environments.

• Low-latency performance for demanding workloads, including video conferencing.

“By pairing Starlink’s low-latency LEO satellite connectivity with 51��ݶ�’s fiber network solutions, we’re setting a new standard for what network resilience looks like,” said Ed Loveless, Head of Product, Managed Services at 51��ݶ�. “Organizations can extend connectivity farther, stay online through disruptions, and do it all without the burden of added operational complexity.”

Use Cases for Managed Starlink with 51��ݶ�

• Remote and Rural Connectivity: Organizations operating in remote or rural locations often lack access to fiber, 5G networks, or DSL, or face long deployment timelines and high costs to run. In these cases, 51��ݶ� can fill the connectivity gap with a Starlink satellite link to the internet.

• Network Diversity, Resilience, and Disaster Recovery: Wireline and cellular internet services are susceptible to physical damage, severe weather, and even attacks by bad actors. 51��ݶ� can provide managed Starlink satellite connectivity to help organizations increase network diversity and maintain operations when land-based networks are unavailable.

• Enhanced Mobile Connectivity: For businesses that provide field services, transport goods near the shore, or move people around the country, consistent, trustworthy internet is often difficult to maintain. Today, with 51��ݶ� and Starlink, mobile teams can stay connected with fast, reliable 24/7 Internet across the U.S.

Discover how 51��ݶ�’s partnership with Starlink Satellite Internet boosts network resiliency at: .

About 51��ݶ�

For more than 18 years, 51��ݶ� has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. The 51��ݶ� group of companies connects 400 global markets with future-ready networks that span over 19.9 million fiber miles and 148,000 route miles. 51��ݶ�’s tailored connectivity solutions and managed services enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to connect, protect, and operate their networks, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how 51��ݶ� connects what’s next at and follow us on.

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DENVER – 51��ݶ�, a leading communications infrastructure provider, today announced its inaugural ~$1.42 billion fiber securitization received “Deal of the Year” recognition from International Financing Review (IFR) as part of the IFR Awards 2025. The transaction earned IFR’s North America ABS Issue award. IFR is a capital markets publication covering global debt, equity, and structured finance markets.

IFR Award Recognizes Transaction Structure and Execution

The award recognizes 51��ݶ�’s offering of ~$1.42 billion asset-backed term notes priced in January 2025 that marked the company’s entry into the ABS market. The notes were secured by 51��ݶ�’s enterprise fiber assets and associated long-term customer contracts in the Northeast region of its U.S. network. 51��ݶ� identified that the stable and predictable cash flows generated from its mission critical assets were well suited to financing in the ABS market. Through this successful issuance, 51��ݶ� unlocked access to the securitization market for a segment of the fiber industry that previously had not accessed the ABS market.

“IFR’s award recognizes the successful execution of our innovative, first ABS transaction and the confidence shown by investors in 51��ݶ� as a first-time issuer,” said Jeff Noto, Chief Financial Officer of 51��ݶ�. “Access to the securitization market provides us with additional flexibility and funding for continued investment in critical fiber infrastructure. It allows us to invest ahead of demand while ensuring our customers can scale as connectivity needs continue to grow.”

51��ݶ�’s enterprise fiber model, selling fiber infrastructure and fiber-enabled high bandwidth solutions to hyperscale, data center, carrier and enterprise customers, is differentiated from prior fiber securitizations that were focused primarily on residential or consumer fiber use cases, e.g., FTTH or FTTP.

51��ݶ�’s fiber securitization attracted strong investor demand with a final order book more than 10 times larger than the issuance size.

Continued Investment in Fiber Infrastructure

51��ݶ�’s inaugural ABS transaction represents a key milestone in 51��ݶ�’s long-term financing strategy, establishing a repeatable source of capital to support continued investment in its fiber infrastructure. Through the securitization market, 51��ݶ� can access long-term financing that is better suited to a permanent capital structure.

After its successful first deal, 51��ݶ� returned to the ABS market two additional times in 2025. In total, 51��ݶ� completed three ABS transactions in 2025, raising ~$3.8B of new ABS debt. 51��ݶ� has developed a repeatable securitization program and anticipates it will continue issuances in 2026 and beyond.

51��ݶ� thanks IFR for the award and recognition. 51��ݶ� also thanks its financial sponsors, DigitalBridge and EQT, and its financing advisors, Barclays and STB, for their significant contributions to 51��ݶ�’s ABS success in 2025. To view 51��ݶ�’s inaugural ABS announcement, visit:

About 51��ݶ�

For more than 18 years, 51��ݶ� has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. The 51��ݶ� group of companies connects 400 global markets with future-ready networks that span over 19.9 million fiber miles and 148,000 route miles. 51��ݶ�’s tailored connectivity solutions and managed services enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how 51��ݶ� connects what’s next at and follow us on .

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DENVER – 51��ݶ�, a leading global communications infrastructure provider, today announced the completion of its Umatilla-Prineville-Reno (UPR) long-haul fiber route, a 622-mile corridor that establishes a new backbone for how the western U.S. connects and scales AI. As the future of AI is built as much in the ground as it is in the labs and data centers, the UPR route connects the West’s emerging AI ecosystems through 51��ݶ�’s future-ready dark fiber networks, delivering the speed, reliability and scale AI demands.

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The UPR route is part of 51��ݶ�’s strategy to expand the critical infrastructure powering AI growth across the U.S. Purpose -built for AI and cloud workloads, the fully owned and operated route connects two of the region’s fastest-growing AI and cloud hubs, through the first direct inland path. It provides a resilient, diverse alternative to the I-5 corridor and extends carrier-grade access to unserved and underserved communities across Oregon, California, and Nevada.

“While others plan, we’re building the infrastructure that makes AI possible,” said Bill Long, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at 51��ݶ�. “Without connectivity, data centers and AI factories are just expensive refrigerators: cold boxes of compute with no way for data to get in or out. We’re delivering the capacity and reach where it’s needed to ensure AI can work, scale, and innovate without limits.”

Built with SMF-28 fiber, multiple conduits, and 13 51��ݶ�-owned ILAs, the route is engineered for low latency and high fiber count to support AI and cloud workloads. With its completion, the UPR route integrates into 51��ݶ�’s existing West Coast long-haul and subsea network systems, extending connectivity across the western U.S. and strengthening the backbone supporting the region’s growing AI corridor.

Funded in part by the NTIA Middle Mile Grant Program, the UPR route advances 51��ݶ�’s long-term investment to close infrastructure gaps and expand digital access across the U.S. Earlier this year, 51��ݶ� announced plans to build 5,000 new long-haul route miles by 2030 to proactively address bandwidth bottlenecks, an initiative that builds on the same vision of expanding connectivity. Together, these efforts reinforce 51��ݶ�’s role as the network builder connecting where AI actually happens.

With more than 19.5 million fiber miles and 1,700 on-net data centers already in operation, 51��ݶ� remains the trusted partner for hyperscalers, neoclouds, and data centers powering the world’s most advanced digital ecosystems.

For more on how 51��ݶ� served customers with greater delivery, expanded reach, and improved reliability over the last quarter, please visit: .

About 51��ݶ�

For more than 17 years, 51��ݶ� has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. The 51��ݶ� group of companies connects 400 global markets with future-ready networks that span over 19.5 million fiber miles and 148,000 route miles. 51��ݶ�’s tailored connectivity solutions and managed services enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how 51��ݶ� connects what’s next at and follow us on .

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DENVER – , a leading global communications infrastructure provider, today announced the launch of its first 51��ݶ�-owned Point of Presence (PoP) in Mexico, a major expansion of 51��ݶ�’s high-capacity North American network. Located in Monterrey, the new 400G PoP deepens 51��ݶ�’s reach across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, delivering the performance necessary for innovation and cross-border operations as AI, cloud, and advanced manufacturing surge across the continent.

Monterrey has become a strategic hub for near-shoring and manufacturing, with electronics, automotive, and aerospace enterprises rapidly scaling operations in the region. As these businesses adopt AI-driven automation, smart-factory systems, industrial IoT, and distributed cloud environments, they increasingly require high-capacity connectivity to support data-intensive workflows across sites and regions. By expanding 400G capabilities directly in Monterrey, 51��ݶ� brings critical capacity closer to where production and data are generated, delivering better performance and lower latency for edge-driven operations. And by tying into 51��ݶ�’s expansive North American network, enterprises can scale and operate seamlessly wherever their data and production demand.

“Monterrey is a prime example of where global manufacturing and digital innovation are converging,” said Joel Daly, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy at 51��ݶ�. “With this latest expansion in Mexico, we are giving customers a stronger, faster network foundation to support modern workloads, automation, and cross-border operations in one of North America’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs. As supply chains and enterprise operations become even more distributed across North America, we are staying one step ahead with the future-ready infrastructure in place to support them.”

This announcement builds on 51��ݶ�’s continued investment in Mexico, including connections between key Mexico and U.S. locations and critical U.S./Mexico border-crossings. 51��ݶ� also plans to add more PoPs in strategic Mexico markets. Together, these investments advance 51��ݶ�’s strategy to deliver a seamless, high-capacity fabric connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico, ensuring customers have the high-performance network foundation to operate, innovate, and grow in an increasingly interconnected North American digital economy.

For more information on this expansion and how 51��ݶ� served customers with greater delivery, expanded reach, and improved reliability over the past quarter, please visit: .

About 51��ݶ�

For more than 17 years, 51��ݶ� has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. The 51��ݶ� group of companies connects 400 global markets with future-ready networks that span over 19.5 million fiber miles and 148,000 route miles. 51��ݶ�’s tailored connectivity solutions and managed services enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how 51��ݶ� connects what’s next at and follow us on .

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