{"id":808536,"date":"2025-02-04T09:10:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/lightpath-closes-acquisition-of-united-fiber-data-assets\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T09:10:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:10:36","slug":"lightpath-closes-acquisition-of-united-fiber-data-assets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/lightpath-closes-acquisition-of-united-fiber-data-assets\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightpath Closes Acquisition of United Fiber &amp; Data Assets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <i>Company Introduces\u00a0LightCube Edge Data Centers and Plans to Construct 4 Units Along\u00a0NYC-Ashburn Route to Address Demand from Edge Compute and Other AI-Related Projects <\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p id=\"temp_ReleaseStart\">\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 4, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4354612-1&amp;h=2978254546&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flightpathfiber.com%2F&amp;a=Lightpath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lightpath<\/a><\/u>, an all-fiber, infrastructure-based connectivity provider revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations, announced the company has closed the transaction to acquire substantially all of the assets of <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4354612-1&amp;h=361805044&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flightpathfiber.com%2Fnetwork-expansions&amp;a=United+Fiber+and+Data+(UFD).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">United Fiber and Data (UFD).<\/a> The company also introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4354612-1&amp;h=1772502706&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flightpathfiber.com%2Flightcube&amp;a=LightCube+Edge+Data+Centers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LightCube Edge Data Centers<\/a> that will be first deployed along its <span class=\"xn-location\">NYC<\/span>-Ashburn strategic network route.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2612078\/Lightpath_UFD_Combined_Map_with_Header.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2612078\/Lightpath_UFD_Combined_Map_with_Header.jpg\" title=\"Maps of Combined Lightpath and UFD Networks\" alt=\"Maps of Combined Lightpath and UFD Networks\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"divReleaseHighlight5696\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid;border-bottom: 1px solid;border-color: Gray;color: gray;width: 200px;float: left;position: relative;margin: 5px 10px 5px 10px;text-align: justify\">Lightpath closes on the acquisition of United Fiber and Data and introduces LightCube data centers.<\/div>\n<p class=\"prntal\">The asset additions elevate Lightpath&#8217;s position in the digital infrastructure industry and expand its reach in the <span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span> Metro and Ashburn markets. Lightpath adds the geographically diverse, 323-mile <span class=\"xn-location\">NYC<\/span>-Ashburn route, as the company continues to amass new and unique route options between these markets. Lightpath also adds 79-miles of metro fiber in <span class=\"xn-location\">New Jersey<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">New York City<\/span>, and approximately 250 new commercial service locations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Manhattan<\/span>. Lightpath now offers over 1,500 enterprise and data center service locations in <span class=\"xn-location\">Manhattan<\/span> alone, a 5x increase over the last three years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">\n        <b><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-location\">NYC<\/span>-Ashburn Route: Geographically Diverse and Lowest Latency<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4354612-1&amp;h=1452875688&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flightpathfiber.com%2Fnetwork-expansions&amp;a=Lightpath%27s+New+York+City+to+Ashburn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lightpath&#8217;s <span class=\"xn-location\">New York City<\/span> to Ashburn<\/a> network route is geographically diverse from typical network routes along the I-95 corridor and offers the industry&#8217;s lowest latency between the largest population center in the country and the largest data center and cloud ecosystem in the world. Service options on this route include dark fiber and wavelengths up to 800 Gbps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">&#8220;This route represents a unique opportunity for customers to connect these critical markets with diversity, latency management, and soon the addition of edge compute facilities,&#8221; explained <span class=\"xn-person\">Tim Haverkate<\/span>, EVP of Major Infrastructure Solutions, Lightpath. &#8220;Lightpath has seen surging demand on this route, with nearly 25% of the cable under contract, a 3.5x increase since the transaction was initially announced. Further, we are engaged in active conversations with 20 customers resulting in an opportunity pipeline that would oversubscribe the route as it exists today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">Lightpath customers can connect to almost any data center in the Ashburn region and in total can connect to over 140 data centers across its footprint. Lightpath can route customers from any on-net data centers in <span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span> Metro or <span class=\"xn-location\">Boston<\/span> Metro to Ashburn utilizing this route. Lightpath can also deliver routing options along the I-95 corridor to support services on the <span class=\"xn-location\">NYC<\/span>-Ashburn route.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">\n        <b>LightCube: Connected Edge Data Centers for AI Services and Edge Compute<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">Lightpath also introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4354612-1&amp;h=184348613&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flightpathfiber.com%2Flightcube&amp;a=LightCube+edge+data+centers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LightCube edge data centers<\/a> \u2013 modular, secure, and customizable facilities that fully support the capacity for 864-count fiber cables and the corresponding space and power for edge compute workloads. Lightpath will be upgrading four existing ILAs on the <span class=\"xn-location\">NYC<\/span>-Ashburn route with new LightCubes in response to customer demand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">&#8220;This route represents a strategic addition to the Lightpath network extending our reach from the Northeast into the ever-expanding data center ecosystem in Ashburn,&#8221; stated <span class=\"xn-person\">Chris Morley<\/span>, CEO, Lightpath. &#8220;We will continue to aggressively pursue organic and inorganic opportunities to meet both the metro and the long-haul requirements on behalf of our hyperscaler, carrier, and enterprise customers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">\n        <b>About Lightpath<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">Lightpath is revolutionizing how customers connect to their digital destinations by combining our next-generation network with our next-generation customer service. Lightpath&#8217;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&#8217;s innovation. Lightpath is jointly owned by Altice <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> (NYSE: ATUS) and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">To learn how Lightpath can connect you to your digital destinations, visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4354612-1&amp;h=3756971927&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lightpathfiber.com%2F&amp;a=lightpathfiber.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">lightpathfiber.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">\n        <b>For media inquiries:<br \/><\/b>JSA for Lightpath<br \/>1-866-695-3629<br \/><u><a href=\"mailto:jsa_lightpath@jsa.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">jsa_lightpath@jsa.net<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2612079\/Lightpath_LightCube.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2612079\/Lightpath_LightCube.jpg\" title=\"Artist Rendering of a LightCube Edge Data Center\" alt=\"Artist Rendering of a LightCube Edge Data Center\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1554685\/Lightpath.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1554685\/Lightpath.jpg\" title=\"Square logo (PRNewsfoto\/Lightpath \/ Jaymie Scotto &amp; Associates, LLC)\" alt=\"Square logo (PRNewsfoto\/Lightpath \/ Jaymie Scotto &amp; Associates, LLC)\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"PURL\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cision\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" alt=\"Cision\" src=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/img\/favicon.png?sn=CL10920&amp;sd=2025-02-04\" \/> View original content to download multimedia:<a id=\"PRNURL\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/lightpath-closes-acquisition-of-united-fiber--data-assets-302366950.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/lightpath-closes-acquisition-of-united-fiber&#8211;data-assets-302366950.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Lightpath<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=CL10920&amp;Transmission_Id=202502040900PR_NEWS_USPR_____CL10920&amp;DateId=20250204\" style=\"border:0px;width:1px;height:1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PR Newswire Company Introduces\u00a0LightCube Edge Data Centers and Plans to Construct 4 Units Along\u00a0NYC-Ashburn Route to Address Demand from Edge Compute and Other AI-Related Projects NEW YORK , Feb. 4, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Lightpath, an all-fiber, infrastructure-based connectivity provider revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations, announced the company has closed the transaction to acquire substantially all of the assets of United Fiber and Data (UFD). The company also introduced LightCube Edge Data Centers that will be first deployed along its NYC-Ashburn strategic network route. Lightpath closes on the acquisition of United Fiber and Data and introduces LightCube data centers. 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