International bandwidth infrastructure provider Zayo has acquired London-based dark fiber provider Geo Networks.

Through the acquisition Zayo will add more than 2,100 route miles to Zayo’s European network, and connectivity to 587 on-net buildings.

Geo has a 100 route mile London network housed in London’s Victorian sewer system, lowering the threat of physical faults, boosting reliability and security and enabling rapid deployment with minimum disruption.

Zayo will acquire 1,800 miles of national fiber connecting 130 data centers, telehouses and key internet exchanges.

It will also provide a direct connection to major cities including Manchester, Birmingham.

Zayo will enhance Geo’s diverse optical fiber subsea system which will establish its presence in Ireland.

The East-West Ring will bring diverse connectivity to Dublin, a strategic hub  for data centers and cloud service providers.

The integration of the Zayo and Geo will enable access to 79,000 miles of fibre in 8 countries, and connectivity to more than 650 data centers.

The deal will close immediately and will be funded by a combination of cash on hand and a draw from Zayo’s revolving credit facility.  The purchase price has not been disclosed.