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Introducing FiberLocator Training

First there was the telephone… Then came email… Finally, the smartest, easiest and most complete way to do telecom network research was born — FiberLocator! FiberLocator is growing by leaps and bounds, and many are curious to know more about the unique, searchable online telecom research database. FiberLocator maps thousands of “lit” buildings, data centers […]

GoDaddy DNS Issue May Affect Some FiberLocator Users

Like many sites on the web, we use GoDaddy’s DNS services for FiberLocator.com domains. Because our DNS is hosted at GoDaddy, some of our users have been experiencing issues with accessing FiberLocator because of an alleged cyber attack on GoDaddy. We are aware of the problem and monitoring GoDaddy communication channels in order to keep […]

Don’t Let Lack of Planning Derail Your Business

Verizon recently encountered service outages across the Baltimore area due to a train derailment. This affected government data services, as well as long-distance voice services. As with many emenrgencies and disasters, there was no warning of the disaster. Verizon responded to the event rerouting traffic to other existing network facilities. However, it took 24 hours […]

New Carriers Added to FiberLocator in May

The month of May brought 15 new and updates maps to FiberLocator — and June promises even more! The following are new facilities based providers with fiber maps and lit building data in FiberLocator as well as the areas they cover: Axcess Ontario  — NY CapeNet  — MA Casiar – including proposed routes — MI […]

TPS Reports and Fiber Maps – Did You Get That Memo?

One of the reasons the depiction of corporate bureaucracy and waste, personified by the Bill Lumbergh character in the movie “Office Space,” was so funny… was that it was so close to reality. Inefficient processes, extra steps and mundane paperwork are all fodder for extreme frustration in the workplace – especially in IT. In fact, […]

FiberLocator® Adds Validation and Quote Request Features to Online Fiber Mapping Application

Online Subscribers are now able to take advantage of two-click third-party validation and pricing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWTON, Mass. (May 4, 2012) – FiberLocator Online, the centralized, searchable fiber network research database, has added critical new workflow-optimization features to the user interface. In addition to displaying key telecommunications data and research such as fiber maps, […]

FiberLocator® Offers Enterprise License

Online Subscription Designed for Businesses with Ten or More Users   NEWTON, Mass. (March 7, 2012) – FiberLocator Online, the centralized, searchable fiber network research database, is now offering a cost-effective Enterprise License option for businesses with sizable user populations. The FiberLocator Online mapping application began as a tool for individual users but has quickly […]