Windstream Wholesale, an optical technology provider of advanced network solutions, announced the expansion of its Beach Route Dark Fiber Alliance with the addition of South Reach Networks as a partner. This alliance is expected to extends Windstream Wholesale’s reach, adding a new segment from the Jacksonville, Florida cable landing station (CLS) to Miami, adding 360 miles of dark fiber to bring the total alliance route mile count to 1,400.
The expansion passes through key locations in South Florida, including Flagler Beach, Vero Beach, Boca Raton, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and enhances connectivity options for international data traffic, leveraging Miami’s strategic position as a major gateway for communication between North America, Latin America and Europe. The South Florida region’s geographical position makes it a strategic Tier 1 access hub for data exchange between continents, providing access to a global network of undersea cables that minimize latency and enhance performance for critical, real-time applications. South Reach Networks’ high-performing, 100 percent underground fiber-optic network provides customers with a seamless end-to-end solution.
Windstream Wholesale’s Beach Route spans 690 miles between the Jacksonville CLS to the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina CLS, then on to Raleigh, North Carolina. It offers low-latency connections that are crucial for cloud services and content delivery providers, linking key hubs along the East Coast. In a previous announcement, the newly formed Beach Route Dark Fiber Alliance extended Wholesale’s dark fiber route north by 315 miles. The initial alliance – including Mid-Atlantic Broadband, Tilson Infrastructure and SummitIG – extended the route from Raleigh to Richmond and Ashburn, Virginia.
“Extending the Beach Route to Miami marks a pivotal milestone in our mission to deliver unparalleled connectivity solutions and maintain our commitment to flexible partnerships,” said Windstream Wholesale president, Joe Scattareggia. “Including South Reach Networks in our alliance allows us to offer our customers even greater reach and performance, further cementing our position as a market leader.”
The alliance eliminates multi-vendor route solution complexity for customers, providing a seamless networking experience. As a premier infrastructure provider, Windstream Wholesale offers a one-stop fiber solution between Miami and Ashburn, managing all aspects of the network transaction under one contract and one dedicated account team, while the customer enjoys the benefits of more fiber, miles, diversity and connectivity options along the coast.
“Joining the Beach Route Dark Fiber Alliance is an exciting opportunity for us and our customers,” said South Reach president, Mike Sevret. “Our collaboration with Windstream Wholesale is a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence. By interconnecting our high-capacity networks and extending the Beach Route to Miami, we are opening new avenues for seamless, fiber optic connectivity across key peering points in critical regions of the U.S..”
Through initiatives such as this alliance, Windstream Wholesale supports AI growth with robust, reliable connectivity essential for next-gen technologies. With the inclusion of South Reach Networks, the Beach Route Dark Fiber Alliance continues to set new standards for connectivity and collaboration, shaping a future for boundless digital communication.
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