Our new Beach Route is making progress and there’s nothing like summertime to chat about it! 

We’re excited about making waves once again, with over 65% of the 651 total route miles constructed as of June 2023! That puts the WW Team on target for the completion of Raleigh to the Myrtle Beach CLS and to Savannah by Q4 2023.  The expected finalization is in Q1 2024 as the route reaches its destination at the subsea CLS in Jacksonville. The WW team is gearing up to exit construction mode and enter beach party mode!

All fiber. No gimmicks. In fact, the Beach Route will host 864 fibers (hyperscaler growth already snagging 288 fibers) and offer strategic locations for added resiliency across a high-count, long-haul, diverse dark fiber path.

Perhaps you’ve seen our recent (and comical) ideas to spread the word about this new route – If you missed it Dive in here for a little fun and to explore more about the Beach Route.

Speaking of the Beach Route… our great partner, DC BLOX, is making waves on the East Coast as well!

DC BLOX proudly announced their new Myrtle Beach, SC subsea cable landing station (CLS) in May 2022. Jeff Uphues, CEO of DC BLOX, sat down with us in Episode 30 of Connect the Dots to talk about network expansion and tying directly into Windstream Wholesale’s new Beach Route. 

Listen in as Joe and Jeff discuss the incredible, global opportunities this partnership will create for customers.

As you can tell – we’re excited about the Beach Route and the new and unique East Coast opportunities it brings to the market.

We asked CRO, Joe Scattareggia to name his Beach Route Top 3 – highlighting his top pick advantages and features. Maybe you’ll add his third insight to your summer road trip!

  • Constructed of NEW high-count fiber and connecting into the NEWEST East Coast CLS – this brings exciting new connectivity to customers.
  • The Beach Route travels THROUGH Charleston, SC, to Savannah and Jacksonville – this unique footprint provides an intriguing opportunity for diversity.   
  • Looking for tasty grilled oysters – Leon’s Oyster Shed is your place in Charleston, SC. A great town and stop along the route, this is a must-visit location.