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Secure, Compliant Connectivity Solutions

Zayo is your trusted partner in government network modernization, helping you tackle even the most complex network challenges with ease and efficiency. We deliver tailored, scalable solutions that simplify complex challenges, empowering your agency to achieve its mission efficiently—whether driving critical research, keeping citizens data safe with a secure and fast connection to the cloud, or advancing digital equity initiatives.

Why Zayo?

Tap Into a Scalable National Network

Support your agency’s evolving needs. Zayo offers the largest independent network in North America. With 18.7 million fiber miles and growing, and over 98% of our wavelength networks 400G-enabled, we deliver reliable, high-capacity connectivity that scales effortlessly.

Meet Modernization Mandates

Achieve modernization mandates and drive government transformation with Zayo’s future-ready solutions in network infrastructure, cloud connectivity, and managed communications.

Tackle Complex Challenges with Ease

Migrate to the Cloud, improve networks, or upgrade legacy systems with ease leveraging Zayo’s adaptable network infrastructure. Zayo ensures seamless upgrades, making us your expert partner in tackling complex challenges.

Remain Within Budget

Modernize networks confidently while staying in budget. Zayo delivers transparent pricing through our GSA MAS contract, ensuring cost-effective solutions that offer strong total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits. Our scalable, high-performance connectivity provides exceptional value without hidden fees.

Contract Vehicles

Gain fast, compliant access to Zayo’s solutions through our public sector contract vehicles. Designed for federal and local agencies as well as education institutions, our easy-to-navigate repository offers pre-approved purchasing paths that simplify procurement and support your modernization goals.

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Bridging the Digital Divide 

At Zayo, we’re committed to closing the digital divide, transforming unserved and underserved communities with fast, reliable, and accessible Internet. Our strategically designed middle-mile infrastructure goes beyond the basics. Backed by essential government funding and a proven track record, we’re dedicated to helping communities thrive with high-speed connectivity.

Trusted by

18 of the top 20

U.S. government contractors

$300M+

in government grants to support broadband initiatives since 2023

~ $93M awarded

through the NTIA Middle Mile grant program

Largest

400G-enabled

wavelength network in North America

Making the Grade: Modernize Your Network

Get the insights you need to upgrade your network for IT modernization. Learn how to boost data flow, enhance cybersecurity, and improve IT agility.

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Products & Services

A complete portfolio for the federal government

Fiber

Reliable High-Performance Connectivity Solutions

With a robust fiber network, you’ll have the reliability and precision to support even the most demanding federal operations. You can interconnect key locations and power critical applications. We’re continuously expanding, adding thousands of on-net buildings and data centers, giving you the infrastructure needed to meet evolving mission requirements.

Private Networks

Secure and Scalable Private Networks

Backed by expert support, your agency can rely on dedicated fiber and equipment to maintain seamless connectivity and meet mission-critical needs—all within your budgetary constraints. Our team is here to assist you every step of the way, ensuring optimal performance and rapid response to any challenge

Wavelengths

Custom Wavelength Connectivity

With Zayo’s wavelength solutions, you will have access to high-performance 400G lit fiber connectivity, enabling your agency to easily add bandwidth, reduce latency, and improve network resilience.

CloudLink

Secure High-Speed Cloud Connectivity

Federal agencies can rely on secure, private cloud connectivity with speeds up to 100 Gbps through our CloudLink solution. Designed to meet the highest security standards, it ensures reliable performance while safeguarding sensitive government data by bypassing the public Internet.

Managed SD-WAN

SD-WAN

Secure Network from Edge to Core to Cloud

Zayo’s SD-WAN enhances U.S. federal agency operations with superior connectivity, security, and productivity. Our Managed Edge solution ensures cloud connectivity, rapid installations, and robust security compliance. Enjoy unparalleled reliability and visibility with AIOps, maximizing ROI while seamlessly driving digital evolution and innovation.

Managed UC+

Zayo UC +

Modernizing Federal Communication Infrastructure

Enhance the communication infrastructure of federal agencies with Zayo UC+ powered by RingCentral, a robust cloud-based UCaaS solution. This platform seamlessly integrates voice, video, chat, and fax services into a unified, easy-to-manage system. With an impressive 99.999% uptime, Zayo UC+ is the ideal solution for updating federal communication systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency.

U.S. Federal Government Resources

Public Sector
Blog

Simplified Procurement Starts Here: How Zayo and Equalis Group are Transforming Public Sector Connectivity

Simplify public sector procurement with Zayo and Equalis Group. Access secure, high-capacity network solutions faster to modernize and enhance mission-critical operations.
Blog

The Backbone of Climate-Resilient Investing: Why Bandwidth Infrastructure Matters

Could the secret to mitigating climate risks, protecting infrastructure, and transforming global investment strategies be hidden in something as unassuming as bandwidth?
Blog

A Guide to Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Funding

Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Funding can help reduce cost-related barriers to building fiber in unserved and underserved areas. Navigate BEAD with ease with this guide, geared toward subgrantees.
Infographic

Government Continues to be a Favorite Target of DDoS Attackers

When it comes to DDoS attacks, the trend is always up… both in the frequency and persistence of attacks. Zayo's DDoS Protection Service makes DDoS attacks a thing of the…
Case Study

The Kentucky Department of Education Continues a Tradition of Technology Leadership with Zayo Education Solutions

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has long prided itself on national technology leadership. In 1995, Kentucky was the first state to provide high-speed Internet service to every school district…
Blog

How Governments Can Combat DDoS Risk During Elections

As November’s U.S. Presidential election gets closer, cybersecurity risks to the government’s critical infrastructure are rising.  Those threats include phishing, malware, and ransomware scams designed to compromise voter registration databases…
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How Zayo is Increasing Internet Accessibility In Dallas County, Texas

Zayo was awarded $27.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from Dallas County to build middle-mile infrastructure critical to expanding the last-mile into in-need communities. Learn more about…
Telecommunication engineers in hard hats installing fiber optic cables underground, enhancing high-speed internet connectivity for urban areas.
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How Bridging Digital Gaps Can Fuel the Economy: Insights from Public and Private Sector Leaders

Discover how Zayo works with public and private partners to build the middle mile and close the digital divide in America with insights from federal leaders and Zayo leadership.
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Breaking Ground in Nevada: Our Generation’s Big Infrastructure Moment

Watch this video to learn more about the first NTIA-funded route breaking ground in Reno, Nevada, the importance of middle-mile infrastructure in closing the digital divide, and what impact this…

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