Cell Backhaul & Vertical Assets
Scalable Bandwidth for Wireless Providers
Today’s world depends on reliable cell service – just ask 95% of U.S. adults who own mobile phones.1 Cell providers and carriers are critical to keeping people connected to the world around them – and it all starts with a reliable connection to a network backbone you trust.
With Midco cellular backhaul, we create a point-to-point connection between vertical assets or wireless systems and your switching facilities. We own and maintain more than a hundred vertical assets across the Midwest and can help carriers expand macro or small cell coverage using our wholly owned and operated fiber-optic network.
Make the Right Connection
Check tower availability and start expanding your coverage today.
Scalable Bandwidth for Wireless Providers
Today’s world depends on reliable cell service – just ask 95% of U.S. adults who own mobile phones.1 Cell providers and carriers are critical to keeping people connected to the world around them – and it all starts with a reliable connection to a network backbone you trust.
With Midco cellular backhaul, we create a point-to-point connection between vertical assets or wireless systems and your switching facilities. We own and maintain more than a hundred vertical assets across the Midwest and can help carriers expand macro or small cell coverage using our wholly owned and operated fiber-optic network.
Make the Right Connection
Check tower availability and start expanding your coverage today.
Certified Ethernet Backhaul
Check tower availability and start expanding your coverage. Our carrier-grade Ethernet is Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 3.0 certified, meaning we have the capacity to help you meet the bandwidth demands your mobile customers expect. With Ethernet backhaul services from Midco, you’ll have:
- Macro, micro and small cell site backhaul
- Fiber-to-tower, providing Ethernet backhaul to the mobile switching center (MSC)
- MSC-to-MSC connections
- Options for 10 Mbps to 100 gigabit fiber speeds
Check tower availability and start expanding your coverage. Our carrier-grade Ethernet is Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 3.0 certified, meaning we have the capacity to help you meet the bandwidth demands your mobile customers expect. With Ethernet backhaul services from Midco, you’ll have:
- Macro, micro and small cell site backhaul
- Fiber-to-tower, providing Ethernet backhaul to the mobile switching center (MSC)
- MSC-to-MSC connections
- Options for 10 Mbps to 100 gigabit fiber speeds
13,000+
The Midco Network covers more than 13,000 fiber network miles – and growing.
130+
We have more than 130 tower structures within our backhaul network footprint.
99.999%
We offer outstanding service level agreements with up to 99.999% guaranteed reliability.
24/7 Support & Monitoring
The Midco Network Operations Center (NOC) monitors every inch of the network, and you can keep an eye on your connections through a Midco-provided customer portal.
13,000+
The Midco Network covers more than 13,000 fiber network miles – and growing.
130+
We have more than 130 tower structures within our backhaul network footprint.
99.999%
We offer outstanding service level agreements with up to 99.999% guaranteed reliability.
24/7 Support & Monitoring
The Midco Network Operations Center (NOC) monitors every inch of the network, and you can keep an eye on your connections through a Midco-provided customer portal.
Partner with a Network Owner, Reach More People
In today’s fast-paced mobile world, a slow connection is the new downtime. Wholesale Sales Executive Mark Meyers discusses why partnering with a network owner can benefit you.
Partner with a Network Owner, Reach More People
In today’s fast-paced mobile world, a slow connection is the new downtime. Wholesale Sales Executive Mark Meyers discusses why partnering with a network owner can benefit you.
Midco Network Expansion Projects
Connect America Fund: Powering the Unserved
In 2018, Midco began a 10-year partnership with the FCC through the Connect America Fund to expand broadband availability to unserved Americans.
With this partnership, we’ll continue to grow our reach and better serve more people in our rural and remote geographic regions.
10G: The Next Great Leap for Broadband
10G provides fast symmetrical speeds, low latency, unmatched reliability, extreme compute capabilities and rock-solid security for the broadest range of customers.
Midco will invest $500 million to deliver 10G over the next decade helping networks stay ahead of our world’s digital progress.
Midco Network Expansion Projects
Connect America Fund: Powering the Unserved
In 2018, Midco began a 10-year partnership with the FCC through the Connect America Fund to expand broadband availability to unserved Americans.
With this partnership, we’ll continue to grow our reach and better serve more people in our rural and remote geographic regions.
10G: The Next Great Leap for Broadband
10G provides fast symmetrical speeds, low latency, unmatched reliability, extreme compute capabilities and rock-solid security for the broadest range of customers.
Midco will invest $500 million to deliver 10G over the next decade helping networks stay ahead of our world’s digital progress.
Let's Connect
Are you ready to partner with a network leader? From fiber to vertical assets, we can swiftly co-buildout small cells, towers or simply handle your backhaul needs – it just depends on what kind of partnership you choose.
Let's Connect
Are you ready to partner with a network leader? From fiber to vertical assets, we can swiftly co-buildout small cells, towers or simply handle your backhaul needs – it just depends on what kind of partnership you choose.
1 Pew Research Center: Mobile Fact Sheet, Q12018
1 Pew Research Center: Mobile Fact Sheet, Q12018