FirstLight Completes Acquisition of BestWeb

FirstLight, a provider of fiber-optic data, Internet, data center, cloud computing and unified communications services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, announced today it has completed its acquisition of BestWeb.

This transaction enhances FirstLight’s capabilities in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties and deepens its existing fiber network throughout the lower Hudson Valley.

BestWeb, based in Westchester County, New York, is a facilities-based service provider offering Internet, data and telephone services to businesses and organizations. In addition to private entities, BestWeb provides service to more than 30 public school districts in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties.

This was the sixth transaction that privately held FirstLight announced since being acquired by Antin Infrastructure Partners in 2018.  Antin provides the support and guidance necessary to support FirstLight’s growth.

With the transaction now approved, FirstLight will kick off integration activities, incorporating the best practices of each organization.