June 23, 2022

Skywire Networks Partners with Connectbase to Deliver High Speed Connectivity Across NYC's Most Underserved Areas

Connectbase's service provider ecosystem now has access to Skywire's SLA-backed, multi-gig, fixed wireless solution to reach formerly unreachable customers and revenue streams.

Connectbase, The Industry Cloud for Connectivity, announced that Skywire Networks, one of the fastest growing internet providers in New York City, is now part of The Connected World platform, Connectbase's SaaS-based platform for connectivity buyers and sellers. As a member of The Connected World ecosystem, users now have visibility into Skywire Networks' more than 2,000 lit buildings and more than 100,000 near-net NYC buildings to quickly and cost-effectively complete connectivity queries and orders. As a provider of SLA-backed, multi-gig, fixed wireless services, Skywire will also help fulfill connectivity orders in areas where fiber does not exist, opening a new customer pool and revenue stream for carriers.

"New York City is the greatest city on earth, but that doesn't mean it has ubiquitous, robust broadband service—quite the contrary," said Alan Levy, Founder and CEO of Skywire Networks. "The city has many areas, especially in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and parts of Manhattan, that will always have poor fiber density for one very real reason: it's too expensive to put fiber in the ground. At $300 or more per foot to trench the streets, digging fiber doesn't make financial sense. Our network design has changed that. Our internet service is fast, reliable, affordable, SLA-supported, and can reach more than 100,000 NYC commercial buildings and residential MDUs. We've opened a whole new world, and Connectbase is helping us reach more carriers and partners."

The Connected World, Connectbase's digital ecosystem for connectivity, brings buyers and sellers together, connecting over 1.4 billion locations across 147 countries and growing faster than any other connectivity ecosystem in the market. Buyers generate millions of quotes per month representing more than $14 billion in global connectivity spend. As the digital economy continues to expand, Connectbase and its ecosystem partners, including Skywire, help enable the connectivity needed to work, learn, play, and live.

"We are so excited to welcome Skywire Networks to The Connected World," said Ben Edmond, Founder and CEO of Connectbase. "They have a solution that bridges a significant gap in service availability for the City of New York. It's a game changer for them, their customers, and crucially, for their customers' customers. It's truly a win-win-win scenario for the connectivity market. Our mission is to enable the world's networks to connect, increasing the use of connectivity across all markets and transforming how networks are bought and sold. Skywire's participation in our ecosystem is exciting for current connected partners, and we look forward to generating meaningful growth together with the Skywire team."

To learn more about Connectbase, visit www.connectbase.com.

About Connectbase

Connectbase is The Industry Cloud for Connectivity. The Connected World platform provides deep, trusted location-based insight and empowers users to leverage that insight to automate network buying and selling processes. Visit Connectbase at www.connectbase.com and follow the company on LinkedIn.

About Skywire Networks

Skywire Networks is among the fastest growing network and service providers in New York City. With more than 2,000 lit buildings and a near-net footprint of 100,000+ commercial buildings and residential MDUs, Skywire is a pioneer in SLA-backed, multi-gig, fixed wireless solutions. Skywire Networks addresses the problem of poor fiber density in NYC by leveraging various edge technologies including fiber and fixed wireless access. Visit skywirenetworks.com and follow the company on LinkedIn.