CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agile Networks (Agile) announced today, along with Governor Mike Pence, that negotiations have been finalized on an agreement that will license the state of Indiana’s communications infrastructure to Agile. This includes hundreds of traditional and non-traditional vertical assets, fiber optic cables, and streamlined right-of-way access. The Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) board approved the agreement this morning, pending review by the state’s legislative budget committee.
“Indiana is a national leader in partnerships that deliver sound financial returns and long-term benefits to Hoosiers,” said Governor Pence. Agile echoes the enthusiasm that this agreement will put underused assets throughout the state into full play and enhance Indiana’s communication capabilities.
Agile is providing an innovative approach that will empower telecom participants to utilize assets previously inaccessible. By making an investment to unify Indiana’s existing infrastructure and assets, Agile will establish a statewide network that will transform broadband access throughout Indiana, including rural areas.
"We're looking forward to seeing the state's communication infrastructure fully utilized, and Agile has demonstrated through the proposal process that it has the experience and expertise to do that," said Dan Huge, Director of the Indiana Finance Authority. "With a qualified firm driving the management, operation, and marketing of the state's communication infrastructure, Indiana stands to gain significantly upfront and in the long-term for our rural communities and economic-development efforts."
Agile has a history of success in working with the public and private sectors to significantly increase broadband availability. The Agile Network is a hybrid network that, in partnership with asset owners, brings together wireless and fiber technologies to enhance asset value through investment and innovation, and provide an integrated “Pipe Power Tower” solution. This expansion will allow telecommunications and infrastructure providers to take advantage of Agile’s open access model, making it easy for wireless and other providers to enter new urban and rural markets in Indiana.
“This expansion will enhance broadband service as Agile Networks’ open access model will give wireless carriers and providers the ability to easily enter new urban and rural markets,” said Micah Vincent, Director of the Indiana Office of Management and Budget. “The impact of significantly increasing broadband availability in underserved areas will facilitate economic development, increase educational learning and telemedicine opportunities, increase growth for rural businesses, advance agricultural technologies, and provide reliable broadband for residents.”
“Agile Networks is looking forward to working with Indiana to make telecom assets within the Hoosier state fully accessible and ready for use by the public and private sectors,” says Kyle Quillen, founder and CTO of Agile Networks. “This will accelerate the advancement of Indiana’s infrastructure and position the state as a telecom policy leader.”
Agile will be announcing specifics of the expansion soon.
About Agile Networks
Agile Networks is the premier provider of mission critical telecommunications infrastructure that brings together fiber and wireless assets to provide connectivity to empower individuals and transform organizations. Through creating statewide networks, Agile Networks brings value to underutilized assets to serve public safety, government, carriers, enterprises, and residents. For more information, visit www.agilenetworks.com/indiana.
