Telecommunications
The Development Authority owns and operates an extensive, open-access fiber optic network that connects communities across Northern New York to regional and national telecommunications networks. With more than 2,000 miles of fiber optic cable and strategically-place network access points, the Development Authority provides infrastructure that telecommunications carriers and other entities rely on to connect to the rest of the world.
Through our Open Access Telecommunications Network (OATN), the Development Authority helps expand service options, encourage competition, and support economic development throughout the North Country. Our network supports connectivity for telecommunications providers, healthcare facilities, government agencies, schools, libraries, and wireless infrastructure. By providing the underlying infrastructure for these services, the Development Authority helps expand opportunities for businesses and institutions throughout Northern New York.
Staff work in all kinds of weather to ensure the OATN keeps running.
The Development Authority's open-access, middle-mile network allows multiple telecommunications providers to use Authority-owned infrastructure to deliver services to their customers. The network connects Northern New York to major telecommunications interconnection points in Syracuse, Albany, and New York City.
In addition to supporting telecommunications carriers, the Development Authority designs, builds, and operates private networks for customers that need reliable, high-speed connectivity between multiple locations.
Network Location
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The reliable service and carrier class redundancy that businesses and organizations depend on is facilitated by Central Offices throughout the network. The facilities allow service providers to connect with local customers and to services outside the region. These locations are equipped to support any type of national or regional service providers and are designed with the flexibility to interface with traditional and advanced service offerings.
The OATN is monitored by a comprehensive network monitoring system, allowing Authority engineers to monitor the network remotely and take immediate action if service is affected.
Telecommunications Services
The Development Authority offers a range of network services to meet the connectivity needs of telecommunications providers and other organizations.
Ethernet Services: Scalable Ethernet transport solutions with speeds of up to 100 Gbps, including Virtual LAN service.
Wavelength Services: Dedicated optical transport solutions, with offerings from 2.5 Gbps to 400 Gbps.
Dark Fiber: Fiber infrastructure for customers seeking dedicated fiber connectivity, with agreements available for terms of up to 20 years.
Private Networks: Customized, high-speed network solutions connecting multiple facilities and locations.
Service availability and configuration depend on the customer's location and network requirements.
To obtain telecommunications services please contact our team at telecomsales@danc.org or call (315)-661-3200.
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