In order to speed deployment of "last mile" optical fiber local loops required to complete the Northeast's fiber optic communications networks, Global Lightwave will donate the strategic rights of way and license agreements it holds throughout that region to competitive telecommunications companies.

In return, its affiliate company, Fiber Optek, will be engaged to design, permit and install the resulting networks.

About Fiber Optek:

Fiber Optek is a Northeast designer and installer of fiber optic networks, serving state, county and local government agencies, companies and educational institutions.

About Global Lightwave:

Global Lightwave offers strategic partnerships and joint-build agreements for Northeast carrier networks. For more information, visit www.globallightwave.com.