Three Michigan-based companies have completed a 90-mile underground fiber optic route linking Southfield to Lansing

Source: Noah Wire Services

A new 90-mile underground fiber route linking Southfield to Lansing in Michigan has been completed.

Developed collaboratively by three Michigan-based companies—123Net in Southfield, DayStarr Communications in Owosso, and Peninsula Fiber Network in Marquette—the multi-million-dollar project was delivered on time and within budget, according to a release posted on the Fiber Broadband Association’s website.

Overall, the initiative is designed to offer enhanced speed, redundancy, and reliability for networks spanning major population centers, the release explained.

Communities along the route—including Lansing, Okemos, Williamston, Webberville, Fowlerville, Howell, Brighton, Novi, and Livonia—stand to benefit from more reliable and accessible high-speed internet services, the July 21 release said.

According to Chuck Irvin, chief resource officer at 123Net, the effort represents a key step in establishing diverse network paths crucial for internet performance and resilience.

A primary aim of this partnership is to extend high-speed internet access to underserved and unserved areas. It also seeks to lay the foundation for future connectivity projects and public-private collaborations, according to the release.

The new route also complements other recent expansions by 123Net, a Michigan-based internet service provider that operates the Detroit Internet Exchange and serves numerous commercial buildings across the state.

Last year, 123Net announced it extended high-speed fiber connectivity to 5,000 commercial buildings across Michigan, helping businesses upgrade from outdated internet services to more reliable, cost-effective solutions.