Sprint and Rocket Fiber, Detroit-based gigabit internet service provider, announced a carrier agreement to provide Detroit area businesses with access to more flexible and diverse connectivity options.
The collaboration is the first in a series of initiatives aimed at making cutting edge enterprise connectivity more widely available across Southeast Michigan. Available soon, the newly established network relationship will provide end-to-end, high-speed connectivity utilizing Sprint’s leading global wireline network and Rocket Fiber’s fiber dense footprint in the region.
Aimed at driving progress for the city of Detroit and surrounding suburbs, the two companies will provide complementary fiber network architecture and service levels. The network interface is expected to extend the high-quality network experience both Sprint and Rocket Fiber customers have come to know. Sprint customers will be able to access Rocket Fiber infrastructure to ensure their networks are adaptable and optimized as business needs change, without compromising security or performance. Meanwhile, Rocket Fiber customers will enjoy seamless access to Sprint’s high-performing Tier 1 network backbone. The extension of both company’s network capabilities delivers value and reliability for Detroit area businesses looking for high-speed internet and connectivity.
Since launch in 2014 Rocket Fiber has paved the way on facilitating and implementing advanced fiber technologies in Detroit and surrounding suburbs.
Mike Fitz, VP of Sprint's Global Wireline Business
We are excited to work with Rocket Fiber as another addition to our access agnostic strategy in the Certainty Network Design Model.
Marc Hudson, Co-founder and CEO, Ricket Fiber
The hand-in-glove fit between our networks allows us to not only diversify and strengthen the region’s network infrastructure, but also bring our services to a wide range of consumers outside of the state leveraging Sprint’s best in class national fiber backbone.
