LAS
VEGAS, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tilson,
a national leader in network development and information
infrastructure services, has been selected by Zayo, a leading
global communications infrastructure provider, to design and build
Nevada's Middle Mile Network
spanning more than 800 miles through Reno and Nevada. Funded by a $153 million grant from the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Nevada
Department of Transportation (NDoT), and the Nevada Governor's Office of Science,
Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), the project aims to expand
open-access fiber optic network coverage across the state,
connecting over 40,000 previously underserved locations.
Middle mile infrastructure is fiber optic based broadband
infrastructure that traverses major Interstate and US Highways in a
state. It passes by rural population centers and through rural
areas terminating in cities like Las
Vegas and Reno, where
Tilson will be working. Tilson will engineer and deploy the
high-capacity, middle mile fiber network across Route I-80 and down
Route US-93, spanning expansive rural communities throughout
Nevada. These areas encompass high
rates of unserved and underserved households, businesses, schools,
and other critical community facilities in need of broadband
access. Construction will begin in 2025 and Tilson will continue to
expand beyond its existing footprint in Las Vegas where it has over 300 employees
working on a major fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) construction
project.
"Tilson is an exceptional partner to lead the construction of
Zayo' and the State of Nevada's
Middle Mile Network project," said Troy
Lupe, Chief Network Officer at Zayo. "Their proven track
record and expertise in engineering and construction will be
crucial in extending Zayo's open-access long-haul network in
Nevada. With strong partnerships
like this and critical funding from NTIA, NDoT, and OSIT, Zayo will
bring high-speed internet access to underserved communities across
the state and help drive economic development with high-bandwidth
connectivity to support the growing data center hubs in
Reno and Las Vegas."
"We are thrilled to see the Nevada Middle Mile Network taking
shape, led by the expertise of Zayo and constructed by Tilson,"
said Brian Mitchell, Director of the
Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) in Nevada. "OSIT is dedicated to building a
statewide open-access middle mile network to enhance connectivity
for underserved communities across Nevada. The Nevada Middle Mile network will
advance the State's goal of ensuring every Nevadan has access to an
affordable and reliable high-speed internet connection."
"We look forward to partnering with Zayo and the state of
Nevada as their design-build
partner, aiming to make a lasting impact on residents and
businesses," stated Darrell Ingram,
CEO of Tilson. "Our commitment is to ensure that every person in
Nevada has access to dependable
high-speed internet, furthering our mission to bridge the digital
gap in America."
About the Project:
https://osit.nv.gov/Broadband/Middle_Mile/
About Tilson:
Tilson is on a mission to build
America's information infrastructure. Recognized 14
consecutive years on the Inc. 5000, Tilson provides network
deployment and information system professional services to telecom,
construction, utility, and government clients. As a leading network
design, build, and operating firm, Tilson builds high-performing
technology project teams who take on the largest and most impactful
information infrastructure projects in the country.
About Zayo:
For more than 17 years, Zayo has
empowered some of the world's largest and most innovative companies
to connect what's next for their business. Zayo's future-ready
network spans over 18 million fiber miles and 145,000 route miles.
Zayo'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
Zayo connects what's next at www.zayo.com and follow us on
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