Merger Creates One of Minnesota’s Largest Fiber Transport Networks

MENAHGA (KDLM) – Fiber Minnesota, LLC, a Minnesota fiber-optic transport carrier has announced it has merged with fiber transport providers Broadband Visions (BBV) and SM Broadband (SMB) to create one of MN’s largest fiber transport networks.

The deal increases the Fiber Minnesota backbone network by more than 60% to a total of 3,900 route miles of fiber. The merged networks will operate under the Fiber Minnesota brand.

“This merger is the culmination of 18 months of work, resulting in one of the largest and most robust fiber networks in the state, providing significant benefits for consumers, enterprise customers, carriers, major wireless providers, the owners and the entire State,” said Jason Dale, Fiber Minnesota CEO. “As technology and rural transport economics have changed, it’s clear that a unified state-wide network is a key ingredient to remaining relevant in the transport world. By combining these complementary networks, we’ve taken another huge step forward. We are extremely excited for the opportunities this new combined network provides.”

The expanded Fiber Minnesota footprint connects nearly all corners of the state with multiple redundant routes, including rural areas. Integration of the three networks will be phased over the next 24 to 36 months.