News | March 1, 2012

24/7 Fiber Network Is Now 24/7 Mid-Atlantic Network

Providing Customized Connectivity Over a Fiber Network

Baltimore, MD - 24/7 Mid-Atlantic Network, a high-capacity transport and fiber network provider serving the Baltimore, Washington, D.C. metro and Delmarva Peninsula regions, announces today it is re-launching its company under new ownership. The company has been purchased by GRI Fund, a Baltimore based investment group with deep Maryland roots and a focus on business development within the region.

24/7 Mid-Atlantic Network will use its existing fiber rich network to offer an extended line of services including metro dark fiber, wireless backhaul, last mile transport and carrier-neutral colocation. As a provider of dark fiber and high-capacity transport, the 24/7 network has over 500 route miles and 50,000 fiber miles. The company offers customized fiber solutions as well as carrier-neutral colocation for those in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metro areas. Additionally, 24/7 provides interconnectivity and cross connects to Tier 1 and Tier 2 network providers at its carrier-neutral facility located in Baltimore.

"24/7 is committed to offering the same, continued quality of service to its customers while expanding its service capabilities," states Gil Santaliz, Transition Consultant for 24/7 Mid-Atlantic Network and Founder & CEO of 4Connections, bought by Cablevision Lightpath. "By developing its fiber network, 24/7 can help Maryland position itself at the forefront of advancing business through technology. To remain competitive in today's market, you must have connectivity to a reliable network provider and 24/7 has the existing fiber footprint to continue to meet its growing customers' needs."

"24/7 has been a part of the Baltimore community for over 10 years," continues Chris Morris, Chief Operations Officer of 24/7 Mid-Atlantic Network. "Our fiber network has experienced continual growth, even throughout economic downturns, as we listen and customize our solutions based on our customers' needs. The line of services we offer augments our infrastructure and provides clients with personalized care, no matter the size of their network."

SOURCE: 24/7 Mid-Atlantic Network