Zayo’s innovative Digital Equity Access Network (DEAN) design brings metro pricing to rural areas, offering flexible connectivity for last-mile ISPs and local communities.

DEAN enhances affordability and reliability by expanding access points and lowering interconnection costs. This enables ISPs to provide superior, affordable last-mile networks, ensuring that even the most remote locations have access to high-quality broadband service.

Securing funding from government programs like the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) can be challenging. That’s why Zayo created the Zayo Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Alliance (zBIDA).

We partner with ISPs to navigate logistical, regulatory, and financial hurdles, supporting them from planning and financing to deploying middle-mile and last-mile fiber networks. With zBIDA, expanding your broadband infrastructure has never been easier.

At Zayo, we’re dedicated to helping communities thrive by securing essential government funding. Our track record speaks for itself:  Zayo was granted over $300 million in middle-mile government grants to help fund the construction of critical middle-mile network infrastructure to connect unserved and underserved areas.

As the sole national provider awarded in the latest NTIA grants, we’re proud to be at the forefront of expanding connectivity. With our ongoing deployment of over 12,000 miles of new fiber across more than 350 counties, we’re actively bridging connectivity gaps and transforming digital landscapes.

Zayo recognizes the importance of educating new Internet users with digital literacy skills. In Dallas County we’re investing $150K with Compudopt in educational programs and laptop donations to facilitate crucial digital skill development and technology access.

Our digital literacy program aims to create a comprehensive curriculum that equips inexperienced Internet users with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate the Internet. From teaching the basics of getting online to sharing the potential and risks involved, we aim to ensure that all individuals have the tools and knowledge to thrive in the digital age.