Zayo and I-Light Host Press Event for Ivy Tech Broadband Build

Zayo, in partnership with I-Light, announces that the two companies will host a joint press event on November 3 at the University Conference Center’s Reading Room in Indianapolis, IN. The event, which will be held in conjunction with the I-Light Member Meeting, aims to educate and inform guests and reporters on the state-wide benefits of the high-speed, Ivy Tech fiber build. Construction began in May 2011 to deploy 626 miles of new 96-strand fiber, to connect 63 Indiana university and college campuses to I-Light, including 21 Ivy Tech Community College campuses.

The project was funded under a Federal Stimulus Award to enable access to broadband networks in otherwise underserved markets. The purpose of the build is to connect various Ivy Tech campuses to the nation’s advanced educational and research networks, including Internet2 and the National LambdaRail. In addition to increasing state-wide efficiency for higher education, the build will also generate jobs and local commerce. The construction allows broadband services availability to as many as 80 communities along the fiber path, including 49,000 businesses and thousands of health, public safety, education and government centers. Since breaking ground, over 140 miles of new fiber network have been built with construction work expected to continue through April 2012.

If you are interested in discussing the benefits of this build further, please attend the Press Event on November 3 at the University Conference Place in Indianapolis.  To RSVP, email jsa_Zayo@jaymiescotto.com. For more information on Zayo, visit www.zayo.com.