Acquisition Accelerates Lightpath's Entrance into
the Phoenix Market with 133 Route Miles of Operating Network and In
Place Construction Capabilities
NEW
YORK, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightpath,
an all fiber, infrastructure based connectivity provider
revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital
destinations, announced the company has completed the acquisition
of WANRack's network assets and customers in the Phoenix metropolitan market. This acquisition
adds 133 route miles of fiber, including diverse paths between the
Goodyear data center ecosystem and
metro Phoenix carrier hotel
facilities, accelerating Lightpath's service readiness and
expansion in the region.
Lightpath acquires WANRack's fiber assets
and customers in the Phoenix
metropolitan market, adding 133 route miles.
In conjunction with Lightpath's recent Phoenix market entry announcement, the
integration of WANRack's assets increases Lightpath's total network
footprint in the market to 363 route miles. Upon construction
completion, this infrastructure will connect 10 key data centers
via underground, multi-duct conduit systems, linking emerging data
center hubs in Goodyear,
Buckeye, Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, and Tempe to Phoenix's primary carrier exchange
ecosystems.
Beyond the 10 planned connected data centers, the network will
be strategically positioned near more than 30 additional single and
multi-tenant data center campuses. While Lightpath is already
service ready on 133 miles of acquired fiber, additional high
priority network segments will be constructed in Q2 2025, with full
network completion targeted by the end of 2026.
"WANRack's Phoenix business is
a perfect fit with Lightpath's recent market entry and provides a
solution for solving our strategic customer's near-term
requirements," explained Rachel
Stack, CFO, Lightpath. "This transaction demonstrates our
creative problem solving and commitment to innovative solutions in
response to customer challenges."
"Phoenix represents a strategic
and growing market for Lightpath as we look to provide critical
fiber infrastructure to customers with intensive bandwidth
requirements", stated Tim Haverkate,
EVP, Major Infrastructure Solutions, Lightpath. "We look forward to
partnering with WANRack's customers to serve their growing
connectivity needs and expanding Lightpath's fiber infrastructure
and customer relationships across Phoenix."
About Lightpath:
Lightpath is revolutionizing how customers connect to their
digital destinations by combining our next-generation network with
our next-generation customer service. Lightpath's advanced
fiber-optic network offers a comprehensive portfolio of
custom-engineered connectivity solutions with unparalleled
performance, reliability, and security. Our consultative customer
service means we work with you to design, deliver, and support the
solution for your unique needs, faster and more easily than ever
before. For over 30 years, thousands of enterprises, governments,
and educators have trusted Lightpath to power their organization's
innovation. Lightpath is jointly owned by Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) and Morgan Stanley
Infrastructure Partners.
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lightpathfiber.com.
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