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In this post our Vice President, Mike Iapalucci will give a quick overview of the fiber data currently available from the FCC, talk about how to access this data together with its use cases and limitations. Also included is a review of the data available from FiberLocator for the same locations and a comparison of […]

We’re very excited to announce the addition of NEXLOOP France to FiberLocator! Headquartered in Paris, France, and with infrastructure spanning the entire country, Nexloop provides Dark Fiber, Dedicated Internet Access (FTTO), WDM and hosting facilities through its proprietary network. As the third-largest independent infrastructure operator in France, Nexloop manages over 21,000 miles (33,000 km) of […]

We’re very excited to announce the addition of Brightspeed to FiberLocator! Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and with assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed provides broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 6.5 million homes and businesses. Their more than 4,000 employees are committed to building a future […]

In an era where the average American spends nearly 2,555 hours online every year, connectivity to our digital landscape is crucial. Yet the infrastructure that supports it remains an often-overlooked component of our digital world. Enter dark fiber – a term that sounds mysterious, but has incredible potential to shape the future of network connectivity. […]

Internet connectivity is an essential part of society, and our capability to provide it is constantly evolving. While the U.S. is setting standards and plans to achieve them, the technology continues to improve—rendering today’s definitions out of date by tomorrow.  

The telecommunications industry in the United States has been experiencing a significant transformation in recent years, with the push for fiber optic networks taking center stage. Fiber optic technology has revolutionized communication, offering faster speeds, increased bandwidth, and improved reliability compared to traditional copper-based networks.

By providing accurate information on fiber optic networks, data centers, and lit buildings, FiberLocator empowers businesses, service providers, and government to make well-informed decisions about their network infrastructure, supporting the push for fiber in the United States.