Zayo Assumes EAGLE-Net Network Oversight, Support

Zayo took over support responsibilities and network oversight of Colorado intergovernmental broadband provider EAGLE-Net Alliance, the company said in news release Friday. Zayo Treasurer Scott Reardon told us that the agreement "doesn't have anything to do" with the suspension of a $100 million federal grant to expand educational broadband in the state given to EAGLE-Net, after issues with the project and much congressional scrutiny (see 1212100042). Reardon said that Zayo is stepping in as a "natural partner" for EAGLE-Net and is "in discussions about [further] expanding the partnership." EAGLE-Net didn't respond to a request for comment.