WASHINGTON, D.C.-Pathnet Inc. announced it is expanding its business strategy to include
construction and deployment of digital networks using both wireless and fiber-optic technologies.
“Our
decision to expand the scope of our existing business strategy is driven by two major factors: demand and
opportunity,” said Dick Jalkut, Pathnet’s president and chief executive officer. “First, in marketing our
services to other carriers we have encountered growing demand for high-bandwidth facilities that our wireless network
is not equipped to handle.”
“Second, we continue to receive a growing number of proposals, from both
current and prospective partners, expressing interest in jointly developing fiber-optic networks along their rights-of-
way,” said Jalkut.
The additional capacity will enable long-distance carriers, Internet service providers and
cellular and personal communications services carriers to deliver advanced services to underserved areas and second-
and third-tier markets, said Pathnet.
