Markets·October 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT·2 sources
Zayo ranks on Vertical Systems Group's US carrier ethernet leaderboard
CCI +9.1%
CCI · last 30 trading days+8.3% since the news
News
Fiber miles32 million
Route miles224,000
U.S. Carrier Ethernet rankingNo. 6
What happened
- Zayo ranked No. 6 on Vertical Systems Group’s mid-2026 U.S. Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARD.
- Zayo moved up from the Challenge Tier after acquiring Crown Castle’s Fiber Solutions business.
- Light Reading said Zayo’s network spans 32 million fiber miles and 224,000 route miles across North America.
U.S. Carrier Ethernet ranking
No. 6
Fiber miles
32 million
Route miles
224,000
Why it matters
The ranking indicates a stronger position for Zayo in U.S. carrier Ethernet following the Crown Castle Fiber Solutions acquisition. It is relevant to communications infrastructure and M&A professionals tracking network scale and competitive positioning.
Deal terms
acquisition
Zayo → Crown Castle’s Fiber Solutions business
Value
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Timeline
- First reported by Business WireOct 15Zayo Ranks on Vertical Systems Group’s U.S. Carrier Ethernet LEADERBOARD, Up from Challenge Tier After Crown Castle Fiber Solutions Deal
- Light Reading reportsOct 15Zayo ranks on Vertical Systems Group's US carrier ethernet leaderboard
Who is involved
acquiringZayo ranks on Vertical Systems Group's US carrier ethernet le…Crown Castle’s Fiber Solutions businessCCI · targetZayobuyerCrown Castle Fiber SolutionsVertical Systems Group
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