Uniti + Windstream Merger Brings a New Uniti PoP to Our Atlanta Datacenter
Uniti and Windstream have officially completed their merger, creating a stronger, more unified national fiber provider. This merger brings together Uniti’s wholesale fiber infrastructure and Windstream’s extensive network assets, resulting in a more capable and competitive provider — and it directly benefits our Atlanta datacenter.
With the merger finalized, our facility is now recognized as a Uniti Point of Presence (PoP) in Atlanta, unlocking new capabilities, improved connectivity, and expanded opportunities for our customers.
Why the Uniti + Windstream Merger Matters
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Expanded Network Reach
Uniti’s and Windstream’s combined fiber assets create a larger, more resilient national network. -
Stronger Infrastructure
The merger consolidates fiber routes, transport capabilities, and network operations into a single, more efficient entity. -
Enhanced Focus on Regional Markets
The new Uniti is heavily focused on strengthening fiber presence in key markets — including major Southeast hubs like Atlanta.
What This Means for Our Atlanta Datacenter
1. Official Uniti PoP in Atlanta
Our datacenter is now directly connected as a Uniti point of presence. This allows customers to access Uniti transport, DIA, dark fiber, and other services directly from our facility.
2. Better Redundancy & Reliability
Integrating Uniti’s expanded backbone into our facility enhances route diversity and reduces single-point-of-failure risks. Customers gain improved uptime and more resilient network paths.
3. More Connectivity Options
With Uniti now present onsite, customers can order:
- Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)
- Layer 2 transport
- Wavelength services
- Wholesale connectivity
- Dark fiber solutions
All delivered directly into our datacenter.
4. Scalable Capacity
The combined Uniti network brings larger capacity pipelines and the ability to scale bandwidth faster as customer needs grow.
Why This Benefits Our Customers
- Lower latency options through expanded fiber routes
- Competitive pricing due to combined network efficiencies
- Simplified provisioning with Uniti available on-net in the building
- Future-proof connectivity aligned with Uniti’s long-term fiber investment strategy
Final Thoughts
The Uniti and Windstream merger marks a major milestone in the U.S. fiber landscape — and we’re excited that our Atlanta datacenter is now part of the new Uniti network as an official PoP. This strengthens our ability to deliver fast, scalable, and reliable connectivity solutions to all our customers.