Cirion Technologies selects Windstream Wholesale to provide backbone connectivity in the United States

By Cirion

This press release was published in English using an automatic translation system

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. & MIAMI, Fl. – March 18, 2025 — Windstream Wholesale, a leader in advanced network solutions, proudly announces a strategic alliance with Cirion Technologies, providing home wavelength services from the Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station (CLS) to its U.S. network core nodes. This agreement underscores the robust demand for Windstream’s Intelligent Converged Optical Network (ICON), which delivers next-generation connectivity and marks a significant advancement in global network capabilities.

Cirion Technologies provides high-performance and reliable connectivity solutions to more than 5,500 customers, including multinational companies and those based in Latin America. Its full range of services includes colocation, cloud infrastructure, and terrestrial and submarine fiber network services.

This collaboration with Cirion Technologies is a vital component of Windstream Wholesale's Beach Route initiative, which focuses on delivering adaptable lit and dark fiber solutions through diverse connectivity to submarine cables along the East Coast.

This strategic route allows international customers to take advantage of innovative gateway options in the United States, providing flexibility for global network connectivity.

Windstream Wholesale is poised to meet the growing demand for high-capacity illuminated connections to submarine cables, such as:

• Anjana: A 7,121 km fiber optic cable connecting Myrtle Beach to Santander, Spain.
• Firmina: a cable car connecting Myrtle Beach to South American countries.
• Nuvem: A connection from Myrtle Beach to Bermuda and Portugal.

As an anchor customer, Cirion Technologies is expanding its network capabilities by securing connectivity from Myrtle Beach to its landing station in Hollywood, Florida. This partnership underscores the strong demand for Windstream's innovative connectivity solutions and highlights Cirion's commitment to better serving its broad customer base.

"This strategic alliance with Cirion Technologies illustrates our commitment to providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions that empower our customers with unmatched choice," said Joe Scattareggia, President of Windstream Wholesale. "We are excited to provide more than six terabits of initial capacity to Cirion and look forward to supporting their network expansion goals with our robust infrastructure."

"The activation of services at the Myrtle Beach CLS represents a significant milestone in our collaboration with Windstream Wholesale," said Federico La Volpe, Senior Director of Network Architecture and Development at Cirion Technologies. "These links from our U.S. facilities to the Myrtle Beach site will enhance our network capabilities and support our mission of delivering exceptional service to our customers."

Windstream Wholesale continues to lead the way and gain momentum in the market, so stay tuned for future announcements. To view the complete Windstream Wholesale network nationwide, visit: https://www.windstreamwholesale.com/network-map/  

About Windstream Wholesale

Windstream Wholesale is an innovative optical technology leader delivering fast, flexible, and customized dark fiber and vavelength solutions to operators, content providers, and hyperscalers across the U.S. and Canada. Windstream Wholesale is one of three Windstream-managed brands. The company’s quality-first approach connects customers to new opportunities and possibilities by offering a full range of advanced communications services. Windstream also offers fiber-based broadband to residential and small business customers in 18 states, as well as managed cloud communications and security services to mid-sized and large enterprises and government entities across the U.S. Windstream is privately held and headquartered in Little Rock, Ark. Additional information about Windstream Wholesale is available at windstreamwholesale.com. Follow us on Twitter @Windstream and LinkedIn at @Windstream.

About Cirion:

Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of fiber networking, connectivity, colocation, cloud infrastructure, and communications and collaboration solutions, all with the goal of advancing Latin America through technology. Cirion serves more than 5,500 Latin American and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, carriers, ISPs, and other leading companies. Cirion owns and operates a portfolio of its own networks and data centers, with extensive coverage throughout Latin America. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com