Meanwhile, Williams retains a core fiber count to cost-effectively support its own network capacity and services customers. These customers include major telecommunications carriers such as SBC Communications, Telefonos de Mexico and Intel Corporation. Williams Communications' U. S. network currently has more than 24,000 route miles in operation with a planned total of 33,000 route miles connecting 125 cities by the end of this year. Ninety-six to 144 fibers are typically installed in every Williams network build with multiple conduits, leaving spare conduits open to meet future needs. About Williams Communications Group, Inc.
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