Zayo Group

Zayo Group is a provider of bandwidth infrastructure services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes wireless and wireline carriers, media and content companies, government agencies, and large enterprises in various sectors such as healthcare. The company specializes in delivering both lit services and dark fiber products, ensuring robust connectivity through its extensive network infrastructure. Additionally, Zayo Group offers carrier-neutral colocation facilities and cloud infrastructure solutions, enhancing connectivity options for its customers and enabling them to improve their operational capabilities. Through its comprehensive offerings, Zayo Group supports the advancement of its clients' capabilities in an increasingly data-driven environment.

Stephanie Copeland

President, Wavelengths, IP, SONET, Ethernet

Andrés Irlando JD

President and COO

Jeff Noto

CFO

Matthew Steinfort

CFO

Ken desGarennes

CFO

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Crown Castle's Small Cells Solutions

Acquisition in 2025
Crown Castle designs, builds & operates small cell networks nationwide, enhancing mobile densification for cellular carriers.

Education Networks of America

Acquisition in 2022
Education Networks of America (ENA) specializes in managed network and communication services tailored for the education, library, healthcare, and government sectors. The company provides a comprehensive range of solutions, including internet access, voice and data services, video conferencing, Wi-Fi, and security measures. ENA currently manages extensive statewide and district-wide networks, serving over 5,000 end sites, 560 school districts, and 230 libraries, impacting more than 2.5 million students, teachers, and administrators, along with over 6.2 million library patrons. Recently, ENA was awarded contracts for statewide internet access and managed network services for the Indiana Department of Education E-Rate Consortia and the Indiana State Library Internet Consortium, which together support hundreds of educational institutions and library locations. By providing robust networking capabilities, ENA enables its clients to focus on enhancing educational outcomes and strengthening community resources.

QOS Networks

Acquisition in 2022
QOS Networks LLC, founded in 2004 and based in Irvine, California, specializes in developing software solutions for SD-WAN, security, edge analytics, network automation, and management. The company aims to simplify and support critical networks through its managed network services, which include edge as a service, virtual network services, and automated deployment. QOS Networks provides a range of offerings such as intelligent network platforms, secure network edge solutions, and cloud-based applications like inHealth and inConnect. These solutions enable clients to streamline the management of wide area networks by decoupling networking hardware from control mechanisms, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.

Intelligent Fiber Network

Acquisition in 2021
Intelligent Fiber Network, LLC, established in 2002 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializes in fiber optic and telecommunications services across the United States. The company provides a range of offerings including Ethernet transport, backhaul, SONET/TDM, high-speed wavelength services, dedicated Internet access, co-location, and carrier meet point services. Additionally, it caters to the specific needs of its clients with custom fiber builds, voice, video, and data services, as well as capacity leasing and Internet service provider backbone transport. Intelligent Fiber Network primarily serves medium to large enterprise clients, national carriers, and international carriers, leveraging the stability and expertise of its member-owned independent telephone companies, which typically have over a century of operational history. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of service, aiming for 99.999% network uptime to ensure reliability for its customers.

Neutral Path Communications

Acquisition in 2018
Neutral Path Communications, based in Mankato, Minnesota, specializes in fiber communication services tailored to meet the needs of broadband providers and network operators in the Midwest. The company addresses the growing demand for efficient fiber connectivity by offering a neutral fiber network that simplifies access to key aggregation points. Their services include dark fiber, optical and dim wave services, Ethernet, carrier hotel facilities, and cross-connect options. By optimizing connections to these critical locations, Neutral Path enables cost-effective peering and access to affordable upstream Internet providers. Additionally, the company partners with existing fiber owner/operators to enhance last-mile connectivity, creating new revenue opportunities for their customers while ensuring that underutilized fiber resources are effectively utilized.

Optic Zoo Networks

Acquisition in 2018
Optic Zoo Networks Ltd., founded in 2011 and based in Burnaby, Canada, specializes in owning and operating a high-capacity fiber network and infrastructure. The company has developed an extensive carrier-grade dark fiber network throughout Metro Vancouver, offering cost-effective network solutions tailored for carriers, data centers, telecommunications partners, commercial customers, service providers, and institutions. Optic Zoo Networks' infrastructure is designed to meet or exceed the stringent requirements of major carriers and discerning data centers across Canada, making it a key player in the telecommunications landscape. As of January 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.

Spread Networks

Acquisition in 2017
Spread Networks, LLC is a telecommunications provider specializing in low-latency network solutions. Founded in 2010 and based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, the company offers a private dark fiber network connecting the greater New York and Chicago metropolitan areas, enabling 12.9 millisecond round trip transmissions on dedicated dark fiber and 14 milliseconds on wavelengths and shared fiber. Their services also include ultra low latency Ethernet wave and server collocation. Spread Networks delivers its solutions through a direct sales team, authorized resellers, and certified network equipment providers. The company was acquired by Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. in February 2018.

Electric Lightwave

Acquisition in 2016
Electric Lightwave, LLC is a communications network service provider based in Portland, Oregon, primarily serving telecom carriers across the United States. Founded in 1990, the company specializes in offering long haul and metro private line services, facilitating data transmission, wide area network connectivity, video transmission, multimedia connectivity, and Internet access. Additionally, Electric Lightwave provides value-added services such as domain name management, IP addressing, managed router services, and news server access. The company also offers voice services, including integrated services digital network solutions. As of March 2017, Electric Lightwave operates as a subsidiary of Zayo Group, LLC.

Clearview International

Acquisition in 2016
Clearview International LLC has been bringing clients improved IT strategy and services since 1996. Through North Texas and Waco data centers, Clearview provides a redundant, reliable, scalable and practical suite of services that can be tailored to support clients' needs from business and IT strategy to complete computing infrastructure. Clearview is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has offices throughout North America, Europe and Australia

MTS Allstream

Acquisition in 2015
Allstream is a Canadian leader in IP communications and the only national provider that works exclusively with business customers. Supported by its more than 30,000-kilometer nationwide high-performance fibre-optic network, Allstream’s communications technologies and services include a range of innovative, highly-scalable IP, Cloud, and Security solutions that help organizations communicate more efficiently and profitably. Allstream is recognized for offering solutions that its competitors will not and for delivering the best customer experience among national providers.

Viatel

Acquisition in 2015
Viatel is a part of the Digiweb Group that provides voice, data, connectivity, data center, and managed WAN solutions. The company provides cost effective, innovative, and bespoke telecom solutions for SMEs, corporate, public sector, and wholesale customers. Business solutions are provided to its customers by categories such as connectivity, voice, data center, and managed services. Connectivity comprises of Ethernet line, dedicated internet access, broadband, international connectivity, and access technologies while voice includes VoIP, inbound services, traditional telephony, unified communications, and contact center solutions. Data centers includes colocation solutions, dedicated server hosting services, and amazon web services. Managed services comprises of managed WANs and firewalls and cloud servers. Viatel is an Ireland-based company that was founded in 1991.

Latisys

Acquisition in 2015
With a heritage serving business customers since 1994, Latisys is quickly becoming the hosting provider of choice for companies looking to achieve a better return on their IT infrastructure investment. Latisys was founded in June, 2007 by three highly experienced industry executives and in conjunction with Great Hill Partners and Catalyst Investors – with a mission to deliver industry-leading colocation, managed hosting, managed services, cloud and disaster recovery solutions to small-, medium- and enterprise-class businesses alike. Today, with high-density Tier III data centers located in all four U.S. time zones, Latisys customers not only receive local solutions to reduce their own capital expenditures for storage and ongoing maintenance, but a national reach for safe and secure managed backup and disaster recovery solutions. Plus, Latisys offers business customers flexible ITO infrastructure solutions to help them take the next step in their growth plan - IT Off-site Solutions for companies who still want full hands-on control of their IT equipment, but want the benefits of a secure, redundant and highly available data center facility for their IT equipment - IT Off-load Solutions for companies looking to free up their limited staff from routine IT maintenance tasks so they can spend more time focusing on growing their business - IT Outsource Solutions that allow companies to leverage state-of-the-art technologies and hardware innovations without incurring capital expenses - IT Optimize Solutions for customers who are looking to maximize the performance, scalability and overall value of their IT infrastructure Latisys’ SAS 70 Type II Compliant facilities are located in Irvine, CA (formerly InteleNet), Denver, CO (formerly Data393), Chicago, IL (formerly Stargate) and Ashburn, VA.

Geo Networks

Acquisition in 2014
Geo Networks Limited designs, builds, and operates fiber network solutions in the United Kingdom. T

Neo Telecoms

Acquisition in 2014
Neo Telecoms is a telecommunications company that specializes in providing black fiber optic infrastructure and data center services. The company offers high-speed connectivity and a range of optical fiber solutions to enterprises and public organizations. In addition to its core offerings, Neo Telecoms provides international hosting, IP services, private network solutions, and cloud computing services, ensuring reliable and efficient communication and data management for its clients.

FiberLink, LLC

Acquisition in 2013
FiberLink, LLC, established in 2004 by three independent telephone companies from the Midwest and Anderson Pacific Corporation, specializes in fiber optic transmission services. The company provides optical fiber and connectivity solutions to a diverse range of telecommunications providers, including local telephone exchange companies, cable television providers, cellular carriers, and large business users, as well as some of the largest telecommunications companies globally. In October 2013, FiberLink was acquired by Zayo Group, further enhancing its capabilities in the telecommunications sector.

Access Communications

Acquisition in 2013
Access Communications specializes in providing a range of networking and communication solutions, including patch cables, Ethernet cables, server racks, connectors, power supplies, and DC plugs. The company focuses on delivering high-quality products that support various connectivity needs in both commercial and residential settings. With a commitment to customer service, Access Communications aims to meet the demands of its clients by offering reliable and efficient solutions in the telecommunications sector.

Core NAP

Acquisition in 2013
Core NAP is a provider of networking and disaster recovery services, specializing in colocation and cloud infrastructure. The company delivers managed services that enhance operational efficiency and reliability for its clients. Core NAP's offerings include comprehensive networking solutions and disaster recovery services, ensuring that businesses can maintain continuity and safeguard their data. By focusing on these critical areas, Core NAP aims to support organizations in navigating the complexities of modern technology and infrastructure demands.

Litecast

Acquisition in 2012
Litecast is a locally owned provider of metropolitan fiber infrastructure in Baltimore, Maryland, focused on delivering fiber connectivity and Metro Ethernet services at competitive prices. The company has developed and continues to expand a high-capacity, high-bandwidth dark fiber optic network known as The Litecast Network. This network connects on-net buildings, including major data centers and carrier hotel facilities throughout the city. Litecast serves a diverse clientele, including enterprise and governmental customers, with a particular emphasis on the healthcare and education sectors.

First Telecom Services

Acquisition in 2012
First Telecom Services, LLC owns and operates fiber optic network of various route miles and fiber miles. It offers fiber network, wireless, fiber collocation, private network, and infrastructure services. The company serves telecommunications, financial, government, education, and healthcare markets. It provides its solutions in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Michigan, and Washington. The company was formerly known as FirstEnergy Telecom Services, Inc. and changed its name to First Telecom Services, LLC in March 2008. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Reading, Pennsylvania. As of March 10, 2008, First Telecom Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of First Communications, Inc.

USCarrier Telecom

Acquisition in 2012
US Carrier is a regional fiber-based bandwidth services provider with a network that spans the southeastern United States.

FiberGate

Acquisition in 2012
FiberGate is a provider of dark fiber services, specializing in the leasing of fiber optic networks. The company focuses on delivering high-capacity connectivity solutions to meet the needs of various clients. In 2012, FiberGate was acquired by Zayo, further enhancing its capabilities and reach in the telecommunications sector.

Arialink

Acquisition in 2012
Arialink is a company that was acquired by Zayo in 2012.

AboveNet

Acquisition in 2012
AboveNet, Inc. specializes in high-bandwidth connectivity solutions tailored for businesses and carriers, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company operates a private optical network that provides essential network and Internet Protocol (IP) services across major metropolitan markets and globally. AboveNet's services are particularly beneficial in sectors that require robust connectivity, such as financial services, media, healthcare, retail, and government. By offering a reliable communications infrastructure, AboveNet caters to a diverse clientele, including commercial banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, investment banks, and various web-centric businesses.

MarquisNet

Acquisition in 2012
MarquisNet provides co-location, hosting, bandwidth, remote data recovery call center, and various disaster avoidance and recovery services.

360networks

Acquisition in 2011
360networks operates as a wholesale provider of Ethernet, private line transport, IP, VoIP, and local access services on its wholly-owned fiber optic backbone. 360networks's facilities-based network spans 18,000 route miles to over 60 tier 1 to 4 markets. It covers Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming and it continues to grow. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Dolphini Networks

Acquisition in 2010
Dolphini Networks is a company that was acquired by Zayo in 2010.

American Fiber Systems

Acquisition in 2010
American Fiber Systems, established in 1999 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, specializes in providing dark fiber metropolitan infrastructure and wholesale transportation services. The company serves carriers and enterprises across the United States, offering a range of solutions including metropolitan fiber optic networking, Ethernet transport, Internet access, managed wavelengths, and TDM transport. Additionally, American Fiber Systems provides SONET ring services, colocation, and VLAN tagging, catering to the growing demand for reliable and high-capacity connectivity in urban areas.

AGL Networks

Acquisition in 2010
AGL Networks dark-fiber telecommunications business.

FiberNet

Acquisition in 2009
FiberNet is a Data Center company.

Northwest Telephone, Inc.

Acquisition in 2009
NTI, which was founded in 1999 and operated 1,500 miles of carrier class fiber, will become part of Zayo Bandwidth. The unit provides fiber-based bandwidth solutions to carriers, web-centric companies, public and educational institutions and enterprises and includes private line, wavelength, Ethernet, Internet and colocation.

Adesta Assets

Acquisition in 2008
Adesta Assets is a company that was acquired by Zayo in 2008.

Columbia Fiber Solutions

Acquisition in 2008
Columbia Fiber Solutions is a company that was acquired by Zayo in 2008.

CenturyTel Markets

Acquisition in 2008
CenturyTel Markets is a provider of communications, high-speed Internet and entertainment services.

CityNet Fiber Networks

Acquisition in 2008
CityNet Fiber Networks is a company that was acquired by Zayo in 2008.

CityNet Holdings Assets

Acquisition in 2008
CityNet Holdings Assets is a company that was acquired by Zayo in 2008.

VoicePipe

Acquisition in 2007
VoicePipe is a company that was acquired by Zayo in 2007.

Onvoy

Acquisition in 2007
Onvoy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Communications Infrastructure Investments, LLC. Onvoy was formed in 1991 to provide tandem and long distance services to hundreds of LEC end offices in Minnesota. Through the years, Onvoy added numerous services including SS7 and Database Services, Toll Free, Call Management Services and Transit Services and is now proud to offer DIDs nationwide. We are a full service provider for carriers ranging from VoIP providers to RLECs and CLECs.

Indiana Fiber Works

Acquisition in 2007
Indiana Fiber Works is a company that was acquired by Zayo in 2007.

Memphis Networx

Acquisition in 2007
Memphis Networx, LLC provides network services in the Memphis and Shelby County. The company provides SONET transport, metro ethernet, Internet and security, and collocation services to the companies. It also offers surveillance and event notification, analysis, event management, fault resolution, proactive monitoring, trouble ticket escalation, response, restoration, and repair services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. As of August 1, 2007, Memphis Networx, LLC is a subsidiary of Zayo Bandwidth, Inc.

PPL Telecom

Acquisition in 2007
PPL Telecom is a company that was acquired by Zayo in 2007.
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