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United Fiber & Data Launches New Fiber-Optic Network
YORK, PA, Feb 28, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
United Fiber & Data (UFD) is proud to announce its plans for a new
fiber-optic network that will offer a redundant, highly available,
low-latency path from New York City and its surrounding areas to
Ashburn, Virginia, connecting top destinations for Internet peering
and high-bandwidth networking.
Founded in 2009, UFD has completed all necessary planning and has
secured rights of way for the first phase of construction and will
break ground on March 1. The company's high capacity, all-optical
network will deliver a complete suite of all-fiber networking and
broadband solutions. UFD's privately owned and operated network will
provide customers with a reliable Dense Wavelength Division
Multiplexing (DWDM) network capable of delivering services up to 100
Gbps.
The UFD network will span more than 300 miles, stretching from New
York City to Ashburn, Virginia. It will interconnect with many of the
key data center, carrier interconnect and financial trading locations
in the New York/New Jersey and northern Virginia areas. Between those
two locations, the network will traverse diverse routes through New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, bypassing the traditional I-95
route and instead stretching through the central Pennsylvania cities
of Allentown, Reading, Lancaster and York. From there, the network
will travel to Frederick, Maryland and into Ashburn, Virginia.
Due to its diverse routing, the UFD network has incorporated both
logical and physical diversity into its plan, dramatically increasing
its reliability. Despite a longer physical path, the network is
designed to deliver the lowest latency possible, powered by some of
the industry's most advanced equipment. The additional capacity will
drive local and regional commerce and community access, offering more
bandwidth flexibility for businesses along or near the network build.
Three members of the multi-platinum band +LIVE+ are major investors
in this new network. "The band members are dedicated to their
hometown communities in Pennsylvania, and it is their intent to give
back to this region that still supports them heavily," states William
Hynes, Founder and member of the Board of Directors for UFD. "+LIVE+
band members Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer and Chad Gracey are
honored to be part of this venture, as the new network will provide
community access, increase job opportunities and stimulate the local
economy."
Today's unveiling of the United Fiber & Data network is accompanied
by a full afternoon and evening of events at the Strand Capitol
Performing Arts Center in York, Pennsylvania, hosted by Think Loud
Development, LLC. Members of +LIVE+ will be in attendance at the
Strand to sign autographs and greet fans. Michael and Marco Andretti,
the father-son duo of the legendary racing dynasty, will also be
onsite with several Indy cars. Additionally, two-time Emmy
award-winning violinist, Damien Escobar, will be in attendance as
part of the meet-and-greet activities. Escobar will also play at an
invitation-only VIP reception later Thursday evening.
Think Loud Development, founded in 2011 by CEO William Hynes, has
quickly established itself as a market leader in commercial land,
lease and development projects that serve to enhance culture, civic
pride and environment. With 450,000 square feet in ongoing
construction, the company is drastically impacting the local
communities of York, Allentown and Reading, Pennsylvania with more
than $50 million in current investments.
The internationally celebrated musical offerings of +LIVE+ have
impacted the lives of over 60 million music fans. Having performed
for more than 16 million concert attendees, selling over 22 million
albums throughout their career, +LIVE+ have earned global recognition
and become one of the most successful and influential bands to emerge
from the 90's music scene. Accolades include "Rock Artist of the
Year" by SPIN, Rolling Stone and Billboard.
About United Fiber & Data
Founded in 2009, United Fiber & Data (UFD)
offers a complete suite of all-fiber networking and broadband
solutions. From Dark Fiber to Ethernet, Wavelengths and Internet
Access, UFD's privately-owned and operated network provides customers
with a reliable, low-latency DWDM fiber network. UFD's network is
diverse to single points of failure between New York City and
northern Virginia. Enterprise companies, financial institutions,
government and carriers can utilize UFD's unique, diverse fiber
routes for fast and secure network connectivity opportunities. For
more information, visit www.unitedfd.com.
Press Contact:
Jaymie Scotto & Associates
866-695-3629
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SOURCE: United Fiber & Data
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