[MFS Network Technologies Signs with Norlight Telecommunications to Expand Fiber Optic Network in Michigan]
OMAHA, Neb., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- MFS Network Technologies (MFSNT), a subsidiary of Able Telcom Holding Corporation, today announced additional plans to develop, design, engineer and construct a fiber optic network in Michigan for Norlight Telecommunications, a comprehensive networks service provider based in Wisconsin. The additional work expands the 130 mile project, announced in October '98, to over 550 route miles at a contract value of over $17 million.
The completed network will deliver high-speed digital voice, data and video communications, and will provide service to central and southern Michigan cities. MFSNT has completed design and engineering work on the network and will begin construction immediately. Second and third tier cities will soon be connected with Detroit and have access to cost-effective, protected traffic distribution. Completion of the network is scheduled for the third quarter of 1999.
"Norlight strongly believes in providing our customers with world class customer service and a quality network at a competitive price. We found these same values working with MFSNT. This new construction in Michigan is very important to Norlight and we feel confident entrusting MFSNT with its timely completion," said Bob Rogers, Senior Vice President for Norlight.
"We're happy Norlight is once again taking advantage of our expertise in network design and construction," said Bob Sommerfeld, Senior Vice President for MFSNT. "We are impressed with Norlight's commitment to expand their networks, increasing their market presence and enhancing customer services. We are very pleased to be a part of their continuing success," he added. |
