St Paul / Ramsey County Network

Minnesota Fiber Exchange has been chosen as the service provider partner to the St. Paul/Ramsey County ARRA Broadband application.  Currently we are working on submitting the application that is due March 15th. MFE will manage the Private Community Fiber Network that will be open to all carriers.  (See the Business Plan.)

Our goal is to provide carrier neutral-dark fiber-open access networks to carriers and ISPs to allow them to expand their business base in the community.  Especially in an area such as St. Paul and Ramsey County where currently there is a dearth of fiber assets for lease; we believe that this will be an exciting way for providers to increase customer reach.  Our goal is to provide a competitively priced dark fiber service that will allow ISPs to grow business. 

Are you a potential partner?

Currently we are looking for two things from our potential partners; (1) a non-binding letter of intent that you have interest in utilizing such a network and/or (2) a letter of support for the project. Even though these would be non-binding documents, their inclusion in our funding application would enhance its viability.

Please feel free to contact us additional information.