Zayo said the purchase will expand its fiber network and reinforce its strategic focus on enabling AI and digital transformation across the U.S.

Zayo, a leading communications infrastructure provider backed by DigitalBridge and EQT, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crown Castle’s Fiber Solutions business in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $4.25 billion.

Crown Castle has announced an agreement has been reached to sell its fiber assets for a combined $8.5 billion. The company has agreed to sell its fiber assets to Zayo Group, while EQT Active Core Infrastructure will buy its small cell assets.