Southfield, Michigan, January 4, 2023 – Three Michigan companies, 123NET, DayStarr Communications and Peninsula Fiber Network, today announced a new 90–mile fiber route connecting Southfield to Lansing. This new network will enhance the connectivity options in underserved areas. The project partners are 123NET, Michigan’s premier fiber internet, colocation, and voice services
provider; Owosso, MI–based DayStarr Communications, a high–speed Internet and phone service provider; and Marquette, MI–based Peninsula Fiber Network, a provider of network, NG911, and core services throughout the state and in Wisconsin.
This joint multi–million–dollar investment brings state–of–the–art optical fiber opportunities to Lansing, Okemos, Williamston, Webberville, Fowlerville, Howell, Brighton and other municipalities along the path. Underground construction on this network has already begun and will continue for approximately 18 months.
“At DayStarr it’s our mission to improve lives in our community through communications. For over 20 years we have been striving to provide the best communications services to customers in our area. We recognized ten years ago that an all–fiber optic network was the best way to do this. We are excited that both business and residential customers will benefit from the added capacity and reliability that this high–speed broadband fiber brings to our region,” said Collin Rose, DayStarr President. “DayStarr was founded in mid–Michigan and is excited to work with 123NET and PFN – both Michigan companies – to create this new path and better connect our state.”
One common goal that all three companies have is improving connectivity options to nearby underserved or unserved areas. This network investment will not only bring connectivity to nearby communities but will create opportunities for more partnerships in the future.
“Creating the best possible network requires multiple, diverse routes between population centers,” said Dan Irvin, 123NET’s President & CEO. “We have 25 years of experience building fiber along both traditional and lesser–used routes to create diversity and bring fiber into underserved areas. It’s all part of our mission to make Michigan the best connected on the planet. PFN and Daystarr are ideal partners in
this latest expansion.”
Scott Randall, General Manager of Peninsula Fiber Network, states, “Continued investment in Michigan’s telecommunications infrastructure is both prudent and necessary. We are happy to partner with 123NET and DayStarr to strengthen our mutual position as leaders in the state telecommunications industry and to help achieve the state’s goal of ubiquitous broadband coverage for all residents and businesses.” Businesses and municipalities along the route are encouraged to contact 123NET, PFN, or DayStarr for service availability and construction information on this route. For more information, please visit www.123.net, www.pfnllc.net, and www.daystarr.net
ABOUT DAYSTARR COMMUNICATIONS
DayStarr Communications based in Owosso, MI is an all–fiber broadband communications provider serving nearly four thousand subscribers. They’re best known in their communities for their “hometown” approach and commitment to local engagement. Their dedication to customer service sets them apart from the competition along with their commitment to using the best technology available.
ABOUT PENINSULA FIBER NETWORK
Peninsula Fiber Network is a telecommunications carrier that provides telecommunications, transport and broadband services for governments, businesses, and other telecommunication companies. We are also proud to partner with the public safety community to provide Next Generation 911 services (NG911) in Michigan and Wisconsin. Our secure, redundant fiber network extends through Michigan, Northern Wisconsin, into Canada, and in conjunction with our Indatel Network Consortium partners, PFN provides network access points across much of the United States.
ABOUT 123NET
123NET is a Michigan–based Internet Service Provider (ISP) focused on equipping businesses with anindustry–leading data center, network and voice services. Over a dozen Fortune 500 companies and thousands of Michigan businesses trust 123NET to provide them with world–class connectivity. Home of the Detroit Internet Exchange (DET–iX), 123NET operates one of the largest carrier–neutral data centers
and peers with technology leaders such as Google, AWS, GM and others. BUILDING NETWORK TO MAKE MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES THE BEST CONNECTED ON THE PLANET.
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