American Fiber Systems to Offer Level 3 Internet Access Services.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2004 (3)CrossRoads(R) IP Transit Service Enables AFS A distributed file system for large, widely dispersed Unix and Windows networks from Transarc Corporation, now part of IBM. It is noted for its ease of administration and expandability and stems from Carnegie-Mellon's Andrew File System. AFS - Andrew File System to Deliver Carrier-Class Ethernet Internet Access to Customers in Five U.S. Metropolitan Areas American Fiber Systems (AFS), a leading nationwide provider of metropolitan optical solutions, today announced an agreement that will enable AFS to offer IP transit services from Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications NASDAQ: LVLT is a communications and information services company headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. , Inc. (Nasdaq:LVLT LVLT Level 3 Communications, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ) in five U.S. markets. Under the terms of the agreement, AFS will offer Level 3's (3)CrossRoads IP transit service as one its Ethernet Internet Access service offerings to customers in Cleveland, Kansas City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Nashville and Salt Lake City. Level 3, operator of one of the largest Internet backbones in the world, has years of experience in fulfilling the Internet access needs of some of the world's most recognized carriers, ISPs, cable operators and other high-bandwidth communications companies. (3)CrossRoads service features high-capacity, scalable peering interconnections that ensure uncongested connectivity to the world's largest Internet networks. "We're pleased that AFS has chosen Level 3 as a network partner, and we look forward to enabling them to deliver a wide range of superior Internet services," said David Samuels, vice president of IP and Data Services for Level 3. "By offering our (3)CrossRoads IP transit service, AFS will be able to cost-effectively allow its customers to maximize their Internet access investments." AFS' Ethernet Internet Access service (EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance, Arlington, VA, www.eia.org) A membership organization founded in 1924 as the Radio Manufacturing Association. It sets standards for consumer products and electronic components. ) provides Ethernet based connections to the Internet backbone with bandwidth rates that start at 10 Mbps and grow to GIG-E GIG-E Gigabit Ethernet GIG-E Global Information Grid - Electronic levels. Customers are able to choose specific, custom bandwidth rates. AFS EIA service is being implemented with multiple Tier One Internet backbone suppliers utilizing a network design that delivers load balanced, reliable, Internet access service. "We believe the (3)CrossRoads service from Level 3 is an ideal platform to provide both the scalability and reliability we need to meet our performance and availability commitments to our customers," said Bill Ciminelli, American Fiber Systems Vice President, Network Development and Services. "This agreement provides customers with the benefits of Level 3's proven network performance and geographic reach, underpinned by the rock-solid and demonstrated technology of our full spectrum fiber deployments within these metropolitan markets. Implementation requires no major investment by our customers in hardware or software, and creates an opportunity for them to realize fast returns with no costly build outs." About American Fiber Systems American Fiber Systems, a provider of metropolitan fiber optic network infrastructure and wholesale transport services, is dedicated to enabling wireline, wireless carriers and large enterprises in achieving a competitive advantage from optical broadband communications technology. AFS has deployed over 76,000 miles of high-capacity, high-bandwidth metropolitan fiber optic cable Noun 1. fiber optic cable - a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light fibre optic cable transmission line, cable, line - a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power since 2000 in several cities, including Cleveland, OH; Kansas City KS/MO; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Nashville, TN and Salt Lake City, UT. They connect to a city's most important points of communications presence, including ILEC (Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier) A traditional local telephone company such as one of the Regional Bell companies (RBOCs). Contrast with CLEC. See ELEC and TELRIC. central offices and wire centers; CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) PoPs; Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) and data center locations; Inter-exchange "carrier hotels;" wireless providers and cable company head ends; and Fortune 1000 companies. AFS has over 400 capacity enabled on-net buildings. The AFS web site may be found www.americanfibersystems.com |
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