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51²è¹Ý¶ù Future-Proofs Network with Latest Infrastructure Expansions

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New long-haul dark fiber, capacity adds and 400G-enabled routes in development will empower customers to innovate with scale and security

BOULDER, Colo. –
., continues to lead the charge for communications infrastructure industry’s growth with continued investment in its leading global network. The company today announced a series of expansions to its independent fiber network infrastructure, including new long-haul , increased fiber capacity for existing routes, additional 400 Gbps (400G)-enabled routes and new IP points of presence (PoPs), enabling customers to continue connecting what’s next.

“The network our future requires does not exist today. A digital-first world requires continued and intentional investment in infrastructure, of which 51²è¹Ý¶ù is leading the charge. Our continued expansion and modernization of our long-haul dark fiber, wavelength, and Tier-1 IP infrastructure is critical in ensuring our customers have the speed, resilience and flexibility they need in their network to stay ahead of this increasing digital demand,” said , Chief Product Officer at 51²è¹Ý¶ù.

Investment and Growth in Long-Haul Capacity

In April, , including the addition of nearly 3,000 route miles and more than 700,000 fiber miles to its global network. The company has begun building these new long-haul dark fiber routes to provide its customers with diverse routing options and a customizable, robust and scalable network. The new routes are built entirely underground to provide customers the highest level of security and redundancy.

51²è¹Ý¶ù’s newest long-haul dark fiber routes include:

  • St. Louis to Indianapolis: Expands connectivity in these growing markets, bypassing the heavily trafficked Chicago metro area with four In-Line Amplification (ILA) sites in key markets along the route.
  • Chicago to Omaha Overbuild: Provides the most direct route between Denver and Chicago, including a new high fiber count cable that connects 11 ILA sites in strategic markets, facilitating seamless network connections for customers. As a heavily used route, this overbuild will allow for more capacity.

Network Modernization with 400G

400G routes provide better routing performance, stability, high bandwidth and reduced pricing for 51²è¹Ý¶ù’s customers. The enhanced capacity from these routes supports customers with exponential growth needs driven by emerging technologies like 5G, generative AI, cloud adoption, IoT and edge computing.

With four new 400G-enabled routes made operational in the second quarter of 2023 and two more slated for completion in Q3, 51²è¹Ý¶ù is expanding high-bandwidth options between key cities, including:

  • Las Vegas to Phoenix
  • Kansas City to Indianapolis
  • Dallas to East St Louis
  • Albany to Boston
  • Denver to Dallas (a direct route scheduled for completion in Q3 2023)
  • Atlanta to DC (scheduled for completion in Q3 2023)

IP Infrastructure Improvements

To enhance overall customer experience, 51²è¹Ý¶ù has bolstered its infrastructure with new IP PoPs that ensure a more seamless and uninterrupted communication experience for its customers. 51²è¹Ý¶ù has added 14 neutral data centers in Q1 and nine in Q2 across North America, including:

Q1

  • 1050 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • 8636 S Peoria St, Englewood, CO, USA
  • 1400 Federal Blvd, Carteret, NJ, USA
  • 525 D St NW, Quincy, WA, USA
  • 23403 E Mission Ave, Liberty Lake, WA, USA
  • 179 Social Hall Ave, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
  • 3011 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA, USA
  • 1 Enterprise Ave N, Secaucus, NJ, USA
  • 400 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA, USA
  • 1275 K St NW, Washington, DC, USA
  • 2220 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, USA
  • 5660 W Badura Ave (NAP15), Las Vegas, NV, USA

Q2

  • 1250 Boul Rene-Levesque O, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • 3015 Winona Ave, Burbank, CA, USA
  • 3011 S 52nd St, Tempe, AZ, USA
  • 5225 W Capovilla Ave, Las Vegas, NV, USA
  • 8375 Dominion Pkwy, Plano, TX
  • 6653 Pinecrest Dr, Plano, TX
  • 3470 Gabel Rd, Billings, MT, USA
  • 6428 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL, USA

51²è¹Ý¶ù is one of the only communications infrastructure providers actively pursuing new building and modernization of its infrastructure. In June, 51²è¹Ý¶ù was awarded -the only national provider to receive funding-to expand network infrastructure to unserved and underserved communities across eight states. As part of its aggressive growth strategy, 51²è¹Ý¶ù has also continued to expand its global footprint, including new connections for its high-capacity network across , , and .

51²è¹Ý¶ù will continue to invest in future-proofing its network and services to connect what’s next for its customers.

To learn more about 51²è¹Ý¶ù’s global network, please visit .

About 51²è¹Ý¶ù Group Holdings, Inc.

For more than 15 years, 51²è¹Ý¶ù has empowered some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to connect what’s next for their business. 51²è¹Ý¶ù’s future-ready network spans over 16.8 million fiber miles and 141,000 route miles. 51²è¹Ý¶ù’s tailored connectivity and edge solutions enable carriers, cloud providers, data centers, schools, and enterprises to deliver exceptional experiences, from core to cloud to edge. Discover how 51²è¹Ý¶ù connects what’s next at and follow us on and .

Media Contact

Patrick Murphy
BLASTmedia for 51²è¹Ý¶ù Group
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