DC BLOX, a leading provider of connected data centers and fiber network solutions in the Southeastern United States, has announced the successful completion of its high-capacity dark fiber route connecting the Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station (CLS) to Atlanta. This strategic infrastructure project aims to enhance regional connectivity and bridge the digital divide for underserved communities.
Regional Connectivity Boost
The newly established East-West fiber route spans from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, near Charleston, through Augusta, Georgia, and into Atlanta. This route includes major connectivity hubs such as 56 Marietta Street and the data center cluster in Lithia Springs, Georgia.
“This high-capacity East-West route serves as the new backbone for the Southeast region, enabling hyperscalers, global and regional communications providers, local ISPs, and enterprises to connect regionally and internationally,” said DC BLOX on Thursday.
Kurt Stoever, Chief Operating Officer of DC BLOX, highlighted the crucial role of digital infrastructure in fostering economic growth. “With our regional colocation data centers, the Myrtle Beach CLS, our regional network, and this new dark fiber route, DC BLOX is building the infrastructure needed to support the Southeast’s rapid growth,” Stoever emphasized.
Enhanced Route Diversity
In addition to enhancing regional connectivity, the East-West route provides route diversity for data traffic between Northern Virginia and Atlanta. DC BLOX is also developing a dark fiber ring around Atlanta, which will connect to two hyperscale-ready data center facilities currently under development east and west of the city. This metro-Atlanta fiber ring will further integrate with the East-West route, expanding global connectivity options from the area.
Critical Infrastructure for Rural Areas
The East-West route’s path through rural regions of South Carolina and Georgia serves as a critical link for ISPs and local cooperatives aiming to provide broadband services to underserved and rural communities. This initiative is expected to significantly improve internet access and digital services in these areas.
Complementary Projects
Windstream previously announced its Beach Route, which aims to provide connectivity from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and further south. Together with DC BLOX’s East-West route, these projects are set to enhance the overall connectivity landscape in the Southeastern United States.
DC BLOX’s completion of the dark fiber route from Myrtle Beach to Atlanta marks a significant milestone in regional connectivity. This project not only boosts digital infrastructure in the Southeast but also plays a vital role in bridging the digital divide for underserved communities, thereby contributing to the region’s economic growth and development.
