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Bandwidth requirements are increasing as more enterprises adopt technologies like 5G, automation, cloud, and artificial intelligence to scale and innovate. To properly support technology adoption and a transition to the cloud for your business, you need the right network infrastructure. Dark fiber provides you with total ownership and control over your network plus scalability, reliability, and cost savings compared to other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what is dark fiber<\/a>? The dark fiber meaning refers to fiber optic cables that are unused or \u201cunlit.\u201d This means that these cables are waiting to be leased out to companies or organizations that want total control of their network and how it\u2019s lit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiber optic cables can carry large amounts of data at high speeds, over long distances without interference. This provides great opportunities for those looking to future-proof their networks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your business requires a private, dedicated connection and has the resources to operate and maintain it, leasing a dark fiber network is the perfect solution for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are Zayo\u2019s Top 5 key facts on dark fiber that could help you make your decision for connectivity:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Dark Fiber Offers Virtually Unlimited Scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s technology demands a scalable, reliable network foundation. This is where dark fiber comes in. Dark fiber gives you what you need now and allows you to expand your bandwidth as your business grows. Once a company has dark fiber cables, a simple equipment upgrade will allow an immediate boost to network capacity and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zayo fiber is designed to scale. Our Dark Fiber is expansive, reliable, and highly resilient. This means that you can turn up bandwidth in real-time without needing to order another circuit from a carrier. Our massive, high-capacity network means we have spec inventory available, allowing you to quickly scale as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. It Enables Seamless Data Transmission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With over 18 billion Internet-connected devices active today and growing, companies have access to more data now than ever before. Today\u2019s organizations rely on data collection and interpretation to run their businesses optimally and provide the best customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many new and emerging technologies today rely on fast, reliable data transmission to work optimally. For example, autonomous vehicles rely on extremely low latency connections to make fast decisions to avoid obstacles on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, dark fiber provides the low latency<\/a> backbone to support seamless data transmission from edge to core to cloud. This allows machines to communicate important information immediately for quick decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Dark Fiber is Reliable, Resilient, & High-Performing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Network outages can cost your organization money, manpower, and resources. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to leverage a reliable network to decrease downtime and increase performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you tap into dark fiber, you\u2019re leasing it for exclusive long-term use. This means that your connection and bandwidth aren\u2019t shared with other users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark fiber also offers the security needed to send confidential data to stakeholders. Cyber attacks are on the rise<\/a> and businesses are concerned with the safety of their data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, dark fiber provides the highest level of network security and control by allowing the customer a dedicated point-to-point fiber over a defined physical path. This means that the fiber network owner is the only one that has visibility into what\u2019s going through their network and what data is being transferred. Plus, Zayo\u2019s Long Haul Dark Fiber<\/a> is 90% underground. Physical, underground fiber provides security that lowers the chances of costly accidents and increases performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The Difference Between Metro Dark Fiber and Long Haul Dark Fiber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dark fiber can be split into two major categories, metro and long haul. Metro dark fiber spreads over dense, high-traffic locations within cities to bring fiber to your business\u2019s doorstep. Conversely, long-haul dark fiber connects key markets through Points of Presence (PoPs) using routes that can span thousands of miles. Most businesses require a combination of metro dark fiber and long-haul dark fiber. This allows dark fiber networks to connect to markets and meet customer needs wherever they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, metro and long-haul dark fiber differ in their construction. Metro dark fiber<\/a> is generally installed with higher fiber count cables compared to long haul installations. This allows for more overall bandwidth because there’s a greater need for more fibers,\u00a0 allowing more data to flow through.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, long-haul dark fiber is mainly constructed of single-mode fibers. These fibers have smaller glass cores and only allow for one mode of light transmission. Single-mode fiber limits the amount of data you can transmit at one time. However, there are no significant distance limitations, which makes it great for spanning long distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zayo\u2019s long haul and metro dark fiber network offer superior connectivity with diversity, unique routing capabilities, and low latency. You can get where you need to go with a global fiber provider spanning 18 million fiber miles across the Zayo group of companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Dark Fiber<\/strong> Allows Greater Control Over Your Network<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dark fiber provides all the security, scalability, and reliability of a private network, without the burden of owning your network infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By leasing dark fiber, you can manage and operate your network yourself without your provider getting in the way. Once you install your equipment, you have complete control over your private, dedicated fiber network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your bandwidth requirements increase, you can add capacity by installing a new card in your existing equipment. Zayo gives you the autonomy to scale your network securely and reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tap Into North America\u2019s Largest Independently Owned Fiber Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zayo is proud to be a market-leading fiber-optic network provider. Our team has developed more fiber capacity in the past decade than anyone else in the industry. By taking advantage of Zayo\u2019s extensive dark fiber network, you leverage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Unique, diverse Metro Dark Fiber and Long-Haul Dark Fiber routes connecting major markets across the United States and beyond<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Performance guarantees based on customer loss budget requirements and backed by our SLAs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Flexible configuration choices with point-to-point, hub-and-spoke, and ring network configurations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 90% underground long-haul dark fiber, increasing physical security\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Geographic reach in major metro markets and long-haul routes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n