Crosstown Fiber recently announced the completion of new fiber routes that interconnect integral data centers around the Chicago metro area. This gives network service providers immediate access to high-speed internet and network services, and the company’s investment in the new routes improves data speeds, enhances connectivity, and grants better overall network performance. This is a significant milestone for Crosstown Fiber and is part of its, “ongoing commitment to fortify digital infrastructure with high-capacity fiber routes”.
The company’s network of underground routes uses a redundant ring structure, “ensuring maximum reliability and uptime”. The network is cost-effective, seamless, and secure in terms of connectivity, especially for advanced applications like AI and ML. The data center connections are made to meet the needs of different clients, from wholesalers and hyperscale data centers to municipal/government entities and educational institutions. They are “strategically positioned to offer enhanced network capabilities and superior performance, resulting in increased efficiency, reduced latency, and greater overall user satisfaction”.
“Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge connectivity solutions that meet the growing demands of our clients,” said Mike Underdown, CEO of Crosstown Fiber. “The launch of these connections to key data centers is a testament to our dedication to building reliable and resilient digital infrastructure. We are not only enhancing connectivity but also supporting the future growth and technological advancement of the Chicago area.”
Crosstown Fiber also has more fiber routes under construction that are anticipated to be completed and announced in Q4 2024, which will “extend the reach and availability of their high-capacity infrastructure across the Chicagoland area”. These fiber routes in progress are made in the hopes of providing more businesses with access to high-quality connectivity solutions and making sure that “no company is left behind in the digital transformation journey”.