Zayo Group, founded in 2007 and headquartered in the United States, is a privately owned communications infrastructure provider. The company offers a variety of connectivity and distribution services, including fiber and transport, packet, and managed edge services. Zayo has a workforce of approximately 3,370 employees and is known for its extensive fiber network, which spans over 130,000 route miles across North America and Europe. The company serves a diverse customer base, including telecommunications carriers, enterprises, and government entities, providing them with high-speed and reliable network solutions.
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