American Communications Services Inc., Annapolis Junction, MD, has begun fiber-optic network

American Communications Services Inc., Annapolis Junction, MD, has begun fiber-optic network construction in seven new markets: Tampa and Jacksonville, FL; Rio Rancho, NM; Austin, TX; Roanoke, VA; Savannah, GA; and Knoxville, TN. The company plans to spend $13 million to develop a fiber-optic network to serve downtown Jacksonville.