Bluebird Network Expands Fiber Network Through Acquisition by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners
Enterprise, Carrier and Wireless Operator Customers Benefit from Immediate Midwest Fiber Expansion and Accelerated Growth Trajectory
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI — September 03, 2019 — Bluebird Network, LLC (“Bluebird”), a Midwest telecommunications company, is excited to announce the close of its acquisition by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (MIP), one of the largest infrastructure funds in the world. Through this acquisition, Bluebird will increase its fiber footprint even further, providing greater access to existing customers and reaching out to new service areas. Bluebird remains committed to maintaining its personalized level of service while gaining capacity to increase the scope of its operations.
The transaction provides Bluebird an immediate 2,500 fiber route mile expansion into Illinois, including the cities of Rockford, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal and the Quad Cities area. Future network builds are planned to connect more communities and achieve greater fiber densification. In addition, the company’s underground colocation facility, the Bluebird Underground Data Center, located in Springfield, Missouri, is undergoing a second major expansion to increase power and available space for customers.
FAQ
What are the details of the acquisition?
Bluebird Network, LLC (“Bluebird”), is excited to announce the close of its acquisition by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (Macquarie), one of the largest infrastructure funds in the world. Through this acquisition, Bluebird increased its fiber footprint even further, providing greater access to existing customers and reaching out to new service areas. The transaction provides Bluebird an immediate 2,500 fiber route mile expansion into Illinois, Iowa and Indiana, including the cities of Rockford, Peoria, Bloomington, Normal and the Quad Cities area. Included in this transaction, Bluebird will be acquiring existing customers from Uniti Midwest.
Bluebird remains committed to maintaining its personalized level of service while increasing the scope of its operations. This acquisition strengthens the company’s promise to best serve its customers, providing businesses and communities access to robust, flexible, high-speed transport and internet services.
Who is Macquarie?
Macquarie Group Limited is an Australian multinational independent investment bank and financial services company. Macquarie is a long-term infrastructure investment fund that is managed by the Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (“MIRA”) division of Macquarie Group. The Bluebird acquisition is the first fiber network investment by Macquarie Group in the United States. Additional information about Macquarie can be found on its website at macquarie.com.
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