Tilson, which specializes in network development and information infrastructure services, has been selected by Zayo, a leading global communications infrastructure provider, to design and build Nevada's Middle Mile Network. This project, spanning more than 800 miles through Reno and Nevada, is funded by a $153 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Nevada Department of Transportation (NDoT), and the Nevada Governor's Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT). The initiative aims to expand open-access fiber optic network coverage across the state, connecting over 40,000 previously underserved locations.
- Scope: Design and construction of over 800 miles of middle mile network through Reno and Nevada.
- Funding: $153 million grant from NTIA, NDoT, and OSIT.
- Coverage: Connecting over 40,000 previously underserved locations.
- Infrastructure: Fiber optic based broadband along major highways, including I-80 and US-93.
- Goals: Enhance broadband access for rural communities and support economic development in Reno and Las Vegas.
- Start Date: Construction begins in 2025.
- Tilson's Role: Design and deployment, expanding beyond its existing footprint in Las Vegas.
"We are thrilled to see the Nevada Middle Mile Network taking shape, led by the expertise of Zayo and constructed by Tilson," said Brian Mitchell, Director of the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) in Nevada. "OSIT is dedicated to building a statewide open-access middle mile network to enhance connectivity for underserved communities across Nevada. The Nevada Middle Mile network will advance the State's goal of ensuring every Nevadan has access to an affordable and reliable high-speed internet connection."
Nevada Middle Mile Network
https://osit.nv.gov/Broadband/Middle_Mile/
Zayo selected for Nevada's Middle Mile project
The State of Nevada has awarded $153 million grant to Zayo to build, operate, maintain, and commercialize the state’s new Middle Mile Network project. Zayo will construct over 800 miles of the open-access, fiber optic network backed by funding from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT) to provide robust broadband access to unserved and underserved communities...
