Company is expanding its data center platform to support complex digital ecosystems with unique routes in key regions
MATTOON, Ill. – Apr. 28, 2025 – As demand for high-performance data center connectivity surges, Consolidated Communications is expanding its data center connectivity platform, delivering ultra-reliable advanced high-capacity solutions in some of the fastest growing technology corridors in North America.
Consolidated has a strong track record of serving data centers and is expanding its fiber network across major data center hubs. With a data center platform enabled for ethernet and wavelengths, Consolidated’s fiber footprint serves data centers across the Upper Midwest, Texas, Northern California and the company’s newest unique route connecting Montreal and Boston.
These expansions provide enhanced network diversity, lower latency, and greater bandwidth capacity, ensuring seamless data transfer and operational continuity for businesses and service providers.
“The 150-plus data center customers on our platform trust our scalable and resilient connectivity solutions and robust fiber network to stay competitive,” said Sean Baillie, senior vice president of Carrier, Channel and Hyperscale for Consolidated Communications. “For the on-net and near-net data centers, we continue to invest in fiber expansion and advanced high-capacity solutions to ensure our customers have the infrastructure they need to support their tenants’ capacity and latency requirements. Our fiber is what binds data centers’ complex digital ecosystems together and our platform is being used to interconnect cloud, transit, peering, transport and content distribution networks.”
Consolidated’s terabyte enabled platform provides seamless connectivity between critical data centers. The company’s robust network and high-capacity solutions provide the backbone for tech innovators developing next-gen AI, and support mission-critical applications for industry leaders in finance, healthcare, government and beyond.
“Data center connectivity is the backbone of digital transformation, and our network enhancements provide scalable capacity and first-class performance, empowering businesses of all types to scale their digital operations without limits,” Baillie added.
Consolidated‘s dense and resilient network architecture is designed to provide both standard network products as well as the ability to craft tailored solutions for the complex demands of data center customers. With solutions including Ethernet, 100/400G DWDM, Unique/Low Latency routes and Construction as a Service, Consolidated is positioned to serve all data center connectivity demands, including use cases for data center operators, enterprises, carriers and hyperscalers.
For more information, explore Consolidated Communications’ Data Center Services at consolidated.com.
About Consolidated Communications
Consolidated Communications is dedicated to moving people, businesses and communities forward by delivering the most reliable fiber communications solutions. Consumers, businesses and wireless and wireline carriers depend on Consolidated for a wide range of high-speed internet, data, phone, security, cloud and wholesale carrier solutions. With a network spanning more than 67,000 fiber route miles, Consolidated is a top 10 U.S. fiber provider, turning technology into solutions that are backed by exceptional customer support.
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Contact:
Nicole Elton, Consolidated Communications
510-316-1430, nicole.elton@consolidated.com
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