Mfsnt Finalizes Sale of Duct Capacity Along New York State Infothruway

Able Telcom Holding Corp. (West Palm Beach, FL) subsidiary MFS Network Technologies (Mfsnt; Omaha, NE) has sold out a major portion of additional conduit capacity available on the 542-mile fiber optic communications system that parallels the New York State Thruway Authority's (Nysta) superhighway system. Mfsnt announced that negotiations are complete and an agreement has been signed with Williams Communications (Tulsa, OK).

The agreement will give Williams Communications the right to use remaining key duct capacity along secure Nysta rights-of-way. Under a separate agreement, Williams Communications will purchase off-Nysta duct capacity directly from Mfsnt. Finally, Mfsnt will also provide Williams Communications with fiber optic cable installation and maintenance along the entire 725-mile fiber optic communications system.

Construction of the $140 million network began in the spring of 1997. The completed network now delivers enhanced fiber optic capabilities extending south from Albany to Manhattan, continuing west from Albany to the western edge of the New York state line, ultimately terminating in Cleveland.