Harbor Link Holdings, a Maryland-based telecommunications infrastructure company, has received $45 million from Millennium Syndicated Holdings and ROC Venture Group to complete its 40-mile fiber optic network along the I-95 corridor, connecting Baltimore and the Washington, D.C. metro area. Harbor Link claims its fiber optic network and state-of-the-art underground conduit system will update the existing fiber infrastructure.
The company points out that its route is strategically positioned to ultimately provide high-capacity and reliable connectivity between data centers in Baltimore-Washington and Northern Virginia, the world’s largest data center hub, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Initially announced in 2021, Harbor Link says its underground architecture and scalable network design that includes 16 ducts, provides high reliability and capacity to support hyperscale cloud providers’ increasing needs for data connectivity and emerging AI technologies.
The company says that nearly 50 percent of construction is already complete and that it has secured permits for 95 percent of the route, significantly accelerating the timeline for completion. With renewed financial and strategic support from Millennium and ROC, Harbor Link aims to bring the network live by the first half of 2026. When complete, the company says the network will provide improved access to high-capacity fiber optic connectivity and is designed to meet Department of Defense and hyperscale long-term requirements for scalability and reliability.
“Harbor Link is not just about fiber; it’s about building the foundation for innovation,” says Felix Dialoiso, Harbor Link CEO and Founder. “This network will address the critical gaps in existing infrastructure, ensuring that the D.C. region remains a global leader in connectivity.” Dialoiso tells Inside Towers that once the first phase is complete, the company has plans for a Potomac River crossing and a network extension into Northern Virginia.
Aaron Stafford, Partner at ROC Venture Group comments, “With the rising demands of cloud computing, and at a time where AI applications now span all industries, this project is perfectly positioned to serve the needs of the largest data center traffic market in the world.”
James Kyle, Partner at Millennium Syndicated Holdings adds, “Our expertise in fiber optic solutions and this investment underscore our dedication to creating a robust and sustainable digital infrastructure that supports global connectivity needs.”
By John Celentano, Inside Towers Business Editor
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