New Edge Networks Expands High-Speed DSL Service to Michigan and North Dakota - high-speed Internet access services through digital subscriber lines - Brief Article

ISP Business, August, 2000

New Edge Networks, a wholesale broadband services provider in small- and mid-size semi-rural markets, announced it has expanded its DSL service into Michigan and North Dakota. The high-speed Internet access service is being offered to both residential and business users through Internet services providers.

In Michigan, New Edge Networks is offering DSL service first in Kalamazoo, Lansing, Oshtemo, and Portage business and residential areas. In the coming weeks, the company plans to expand its broadband services to nearly 20 other underserved Michigan cities and towns.

Grand Folks is the first North Dakota city to have DSL service powered by the New Edge Networks with Fargo and Bismarck to follow. The company's network will reach more than seven in 10 homes and businesses in each of these communities.

New Edge Networks currently provides high-speed Internet access in almost 300 central office locations, representing more than 150 cities and towns in 17 states. In addition to its operating locations, New Edge Networks has installed DSL equipment in almost 200 other locations, bringing the total number of sites in 24 states to nearly 500. Work is progressing on more than 600 additional locations in all 50 states. New Edge Networks first launched DSL service in its home state of Washington last fall.