FirstLight Fiber To Buy G4 Communications' Assets

FirstLight Fiber, a facilities-based telecommunications service provider operating fiber optic networks in Upstate New York and Northern New England with connectivity to Canada, announced it has signed an asset purchase agreement with G4 Communications, including G4’s customer base and data center located in Manchester.
 
The transaction is expected to close following customary regulatory approval.
 
“Acquiring G4’s impressive customer base and state-of-the-art data center is exciting news for FirstLight. These assets are a natural complement to our existing capabilities, expand on our already strong presence in New Hampshire and further our commitment to invest in the regions we serve, benefitting our customers and the local community,” said Kurt Van Wagenen, president and chief executive officer of FirstLight.
 
FirstLight Fiber, founded in 1999, has been building and operating its own fiber optic network, which spans 190,000 route miles throughout NH, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York and includes four data center facilities serving the needs of wholesale and business customers. FirstLight’s clientele includes national wireline and wireless telecom providers, and businesses, including health care organizations, colleges and universities, high tech manufacturing, financial institutions, K-12 schools, public safety as well as state and local governments.
 
Founded in 1993, G4 Communications is one of the state's oldest and largest privately held internet service providers, offering broadband data, telephony services and other telecom services. G4’s customer base includes state and local government, K-12 schools, health care organizations and other businesses seeking IP-based services supported by local service and support. FirstLight’s resources and facilities in Nashua will serve to enhance support and services offered to G4’s customers.
 
“G4’s mission is to bring IP-based broadband data and internet services as well as telephony services to businesses throughout New England,” said Gent Cav, founder and president of G4 Communications. “As part of FirstLight, we will be better equipped to fulfill that mission. This transaction provides us the resources necessary to enable continued growth and innovation. The G4 staff looks forward to joining FirstLight and continuing to provide the same locally-based, high quality service and support that our customers have come to expect.”
 
To learn more about FirstLight, visit www.firstlight.net.