Zayo and 360networks Enter Into Long-Term Metro Dark-Fiber Relationship

Zayo, a provider of fiber-based bandwidth infrastructure and network-neutral colocation services, and 360networks, a facilities-based wholesale provider of Private Line Transport, Ethernet, IP, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and Local Access services, announced today that they have entered into a long-term agreement for Zayo to provide metro dark-fiber connectivity to 360networks.

"Zayo's metro fiber-based infrastructure expands 360networks' local reach into strategic markets and thousands of on-net buildings," said Rob Frasene, president for 360networks. "The relationship speeds delivery of our Private Line, Layer 2 Ethernet and IP Transit services, and provides our clients with a method to access our wholly owned network and straightway generation services platform."

"Zayo is pleased to formalize a strategic relationship with 360networks to support their growing bandwidth requirements," stated Matt Erickson, President, Zayo Fiber Solutions. "The relationship allows 360networks to furthermore leverage its deep network connectivity and customer reach."

The agreement forms a long-term relationship between Zayo and 360networks that builds over time, with an option to extend.

Based in Louisville, Colorado, privately owned Zayo Group is a leading provider of fiber-based bandwidth infrastructure and network-neutral colocation and interconnection services. Zayo Group is organized into autonomous business units supporting clients who require lit and dark fiber services and carrier neutral colocation. Zayo's business units provide these services over regional, metro and fiber-to-the-tower networks. Zayo was recently ranked #23 on the ColoradoBiz Top 250 Private Companies in Colorado and its President and CEO, Dan Caruso, was recently named one of the "Eleven Colorado business people to watch in 2011" by the Denver Post.

360networks is a full service wholesale provider of VoIP of Private Line Transport, Ethernet, IP, VoIP and Local Access services, on its wholly-owned fiber optic backbone. Its facilities-based network provides deep coverage, spanning 18,000 miles to tier 1 to 4 western U.S. markets. Financially stable and a CLEC in 36 states, 360networks enables the nation's voice, data and web-based application and service providers to quickly pursue then and there generation strategies, migrate from legacy networks, grow into new markets and services, and increase network diversity. www.360networks.com