Enabling Chicago’s Next Wave of Innovation
Lombard, IL. – March 11, 2025 – Crosstown Fiber LLC (Crosstown Fiber), a fiber optic infrastructure developer specializing in the design and construction of high-capacity networks and conduit systems, announces today that its established near-net fiber infrastructure is positioned to support the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). As a dedicated research and development hub for quantum computing and advanced microelectronics, IQMP will require secure, high-performance connectivity to support the data-intensive demands of its tenants. Crosstown Fiber’s existing network provides immediate access to the fiber solutions necessary to enable the park’s research, development, and commercialization efforts.
This infrastructure ensures that organizations operating within IQMP have access to the reliable, low-latency connectivity required for real-time data transmission, high-performance computing, and secure cloud operations. Crosstown Fiber’s underground, redundant ring design enhances reliability and security, enabling seamless data movement between research institutions, government agencies, and commercial enterprises. As IQMP continues to develop, this fiber backbone will be critical in supporting the vast data requirements of quantum-scale computing and advanced microelectronics.
“Reliable fiber connectivity is fundamental to the success of organizations working in quantum computing and microelectronics,” said Mike Underdown, CEO of Crosstown Fiber. “Our network is built to support the complex data processing and interconnectivity that these advancements require, ensuring that IQMP tenants have the digital foundation necessary to drive progress.”
The accessibility of Crosstown Fiber’s routes to IQMP provides the high-capacity connectivity needed to support both the park and the surrounding community. Reliable fiber infrastructure drives innovation, attracts investment, supports workforce development, and fosters economic growth. As IQMP evolves, advanced digital infrastructure will create new opportunities for businesses, researchers, and local communities. Crosstown Fiber remains committed to delivering the connectivity solutions that enable both technological progress and regional development.
For more information on Crosstown Fiber’s network solutions, visit www.crosstownfiber.com.
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About Crosstown Fiber:
Crosstown Fiber is an owner, operator and developer of a fiber telecommunications network designed to support large-scale data deployments by the most discerning customers. Headquartered in the Chicago-land area, the company’s fiber-optic network represents the first comprehensive, city-wide fiber build in Chicago since the late 1990’s. Crosstown’s high fiber capacity, underground network features unique routes, utilizing a redundant ring structure with a network footprint spanning all of Chicago. The company’s mission is to serve anyone and everyone with a need for faster, more reliable fiber connectivity solutions, including – AI/ML, hyperscale, data center, enterprise, wholesale, municipal/government, small cell, education entities, and beyond. Crosstown’s robust, secure new fiber optic conduit system brings the capability of more broadband, to more people, for more applications.
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