Your Connection to the Most Advanced Middle-Mile Fiber in Michigan
Dark Wave is a point-to-point alien spectrum wavelength solution. It connects ISPs to high-capacity back haul transit service on a next-gen network that runs throughout the state.
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100 Gbps
Base Capacity
100+
Access Points
Connecting Communities
Close the Divide, Grow Your Business
Own your wavelength. Control your future.
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Dark Wave gives you access to over 4,000 miles of the Merit Network at over 100 distributed exchange connectors across the state. With 50% of those points located in Northern and rural Michigan, we are where connection is needed most.
Any one of these points gives you more diverse service options by connecting you and your customers to major metro internet exchanges, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Chicago.
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We’re here to help close Michigan’s digital divide and grow your business. So, we only charge a nominal flat fee and won’t lock you into a long-term, costly contract.
In fact, Dark Wave delivers an up to 90% cost savings versus a traditional IRU, and we simply ask for a short-term commitment of only five years.
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Dark Wave is designed for a base capacity of up to 100 Gbps, with solutions up to 400 Gbps available. You can scale as needed to accommodate the needs of your customers and community.
Once you connect and light your path, your dedicated wavelength is yours to operate as you see fit. You can move whatever you want, however fast you want–without incurring any extra costs.
Up to
90%
Cost savings versus a traditional IRU
Fast Fiber.
Fast to Market.
Dark Wave, powered by Merit's Moon-light initiative, is a more efficient, affordable, and reliable way for regional ISPs to get to market and meet community connectivity needs than any other solutions available in Michigan.
4,000 Miles of Fiber- 100+ Exchange Connections
- Up to 400 Gbps Available
Catch the Dark Wave or Fall Light Years Behind.
Dark Wave allows fast access to the most advanced middle-mile fiber network in Michigan through 100+ distributed exchange connectors across the state. So no matter where you are, you can be up and running months, and sometimes years, faster than building your own middle-mile fiber.
With Dark Wave, you can help close the digital divide and provide more customers with more service options.
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State-of-the-art Fiber Network
400Gbps
with capacity growing
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With over 100 distributed exchange connectors on over 4,000 miles of advanced fiber optic cable, we're closer to you than you think.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Empowering regional ISPs to better serve communities.
What are the requirements to use Dark Wave?
Merit has certified pluggable optics for transmission on the Dark Wave channel. Our engineering team will work closely with your organization to determine the right equipment for your connection.
How can I get to a Distributed Exchange Connector Site if I am miles away?
Merit can coordinate a fiber build or may be able to provide a dark fiber lease to reach our Connector Sites.
Can I colocate?
In cases where colocation is required Merit may be able to provide rack space and power for customer equipment.
What makes Dark Wave Possible?
Merit is leveraging a federal grant for upgrades that facilitate this technology.
How do I get a quote?
Complete the form above to fill out a quote request and a Merit representative will be happy to contact you to gather information.