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7/25/07- TierOne Networks Expands Wireless Mesh Network in Ellis County, Texas New municipal sites include Rockett SUD

TierOne Networks, a tenant of telx, the Meet Me Room operator of 2323 Bryan Street Dallas, Texas; today announced the expansion of its Ellis County Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) mesh network. The expansion represents both an increase in territory and an improvement in signal quality for existing customers. “Making the new site operational creates the beginning of sustainable hyper-growth for TierOne and unprecedented broadband access for rural customers in Ellis County, Texas”, said CEO Kevin Weaver. 

“Our business is only as good as our partners”, said COO Kim Marshall. TierOne’s Skypilot technology is touted by the Yankee Group as the “innovative next-generation technology solution” for rural broadband access. “telx offers us networking opportunities, proximity and access that we can depend on.”

By choosing the telx Meet Me Room in Dallas to expand their WISP, TierOne has chosen one of the premier carrier Internet gateway facilities in North America. As one of the fastest growing Meet Me Room and Core Interconnection Facility providers in America, telx recently announced expansion plans for 2323 Bryan Street which would nearly double the current capacity available within their Meet Me Room.

“We are thrilled that TierOne has recognized the value of our Meet Me Room,” said Bill Kolman, Executive Vice President of Sales for telx. “Our Dallas facility represents one of our fastest growing interconnection points for service providers, ISPs, content providers and enterprise customers.  Our goal to provide physical proximity to and from the most amount of providers within our facilities is further realized through TierOne’s selection of telx in Dallas.”

The combination of Skypilot equipment and the access proximity of the telx Meet Me Room enables TierOne to deliver broadband which is “better, faster and cheaper” than the alternatives.

About telx
With more than a dozen locations nationwide telx is the leading provider of carrier-neutral Meet Me Room and Core Interconnection Facilities in North America. telx's "best-in-class" network facilities deliver quality solutions for telecommunications carriers, ISP's, content providers & enterprise networks. One deployment at telx can seamlessly provide customers access to an abundance of global networks & major peering exchanges in multiple markets. telx delivers improved performance, reliability, and security for Mission Critical operations. telx is a privately held company headquartered in New York City with facilities in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Weehawken, NJ. telx delivers improved performance, reliability and security for your mission critical network operations.

For more information about telx please visit www.telx.com or contact Ilissa Miller, Director Marketing Communications and Public Relations at 212 480 3300.

About TierOne Networks
As a next generation WISP, TierOne Networks is becoming a leading provider of wired and wireless networks in rural Texas.  TierOne’s management and technical knowledge is positioned to dominate the rural WISP markets. Emanating from their state of the art Data Center atop 2323 Bryan Street, the Network Access Point for all of North Texas, TierOne’s Broadband Mesh Network is poised to deliver high speed low latency internet to underserved areas in the DFW area. 

TierOne’s Municipal Solution bridges the digital divide by targeting underserved areas that don’t have or have limited access to broadband services. The deployment of Secure Broadband Wireless Mesh Networks that will provide enhanced high-speed internet, voice, and video to residential & business customers. Our networks build niche customers in 4.9GHz Emergency Services, mobile/fixed wireless internet services to Municipalities and Independent School Districts with multiple Applications that include Public Safety, Wi-Fi, Automatic Meter Reading, Video Surveillance, & Mobility.

TierOne’s Commercial Office Building Solution finally offers building owners/managers the ability to profit from the “Fourth Utility”; at the same time offering tenants enhanced lower priced services, high-speed bandwidth, mobility solutions, IP communications, and maximum flexibility. Building owners/managers will also increase the bottom line with cost savings in energy, lighting & HVAC systems, building security & access.

For more information about TierOne Networks please visit www.tocn.com or contact Ronald Celmer at 214-542-2163.