Cogent Expands Dallas Network

Tier One optical Internet service provider Cogent Communications has expanded its network reach through a co-location arrangement with Colo4-Dallas, a carrier-neutral facility based in Dallas.

by dc.internet.com Staff [April 9, 2002]

The agreement enhances Cogent's ability to provide ultra high-speed Internet connectivity as well as long haul and metropolitan data transport services to its carrier, service provider and commercial end-user customer base.

To accommodate Cogent's potential clients and their space requirements, Colo4-Dallas is adding half and full racks to its product line. This will allow web hosting and online applications companies with small servers but high bandwidth needs to house equipment at a fraction of the cost of a whole rack or cabinet. In addition, Colo4-Dallas has caged off a dedicated section for this type of client for added security.

"To date, every carrier that has built into our facility has received at least one customer through a referral from Colo4-Dallas," said Paul VanMeter, president and chief technology officer of Colo4-Dallas. "Our decision to offer smaller rack space will continue to assist Cogent's new business efforts."

The Washington, D.C.-based Cogent's 12,400 mile long-haul backbone and metropolitan network services 20 cities and runs independently of traditional carrier networks. Cogent's network consists of a dedicated nationwide multiple OC-192 fiber backbone, multiple intra-city OC-48 fiber rings, and optically-interfaced high-speed routers.

"Following our acquisition of Allied Riser in February, we continue to expand our presence in the Metroplex," said Dave Schaeffer, chief executive officer of Cogent Communications. "We have gained access to several new buildings in the market and the relationship with Colo4-Dallas will only accelerate our rapidly expanding customer base."

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