123Net

123.Net Inc., also known as 123NET, is a telephone,[1] Internet, and colocation provider headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, in the United States. It was one of the first Competitive Local Exchange Carriers to interconnect with AT&T[2] and Verizon[3] for the purposes of offering services through the public switched telephone network. The company operates as an independent and privately held telecommunications provider with services in the midwestern United States.

123.Net Inc.
TypePrivate
IndustryTelecommunications
PredecessorLECMI Inc., Internet 123 Inc.
FoundedMarch 5, 1995 (1995-03-05)
Headquarters
Southfield, Michigan
,
United States
ServicesFixed line telephone, Internet service provider, Fixed wireless, data center colocation
Number of employees
250
Website123.net

123NET is most known for its Southfield and Grand Rapids based data centers (DC1–DC4) and its extensive Wireless and Fiber-optic network in Michigan.

History

123NET was founded primarily as a dialup ISP in 1995. By 1996, 123NET had their first business customer, and the business sector grew over the next 25 years with additional services like Fiber, Fixed Wireless, Voice, and Data Center solutions. In 2021, 123NET started providing residential fiber internet services with a Pilot Program in Farmington Hills, MI.


  • 1995 - Internet123 was Founded
  • 1998 - Purchased Ownership Stake in Telnet Worldwide
  • 2001 - Started Offering Data Center Services at 24700 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield MI
  • 2002 - Installed & Turned Up Telica Phone Switch
  • 2006 - Established HQ in 24275 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield MI
  • 2007 - First Customer Connected with Fiber
  • 2008 - Data Center Services Expanded in 24245 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield MI
  • 2009 - Started Offering Fixed Wireless Offerings
  • 2010 - Officially named 123NET, Inc
  • 2010 - Acquired West Michigan Assets which became 123NET's West Michigan Data Center
  • 2011 - Completed Configuration & Construction of the 1st Hot-Aisle Cold-Aisle Containment System at 24245 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield MI
  • 2013 - Purchased 24700 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield MI as Headquarters and Data Center Space
  • 2014 - Founded the Detroit Internet Exchange (DET-iX)
  • 2015 - Hit 100 Employee Milestone
  • 2018 - Opened Novi Fiber Yard for Fiber Crews & Equipment Storage
  • 2019 - Turn-Up of Dedicated DTE Substation at 24700 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield MI
  • 2021 - Established DET-iX as Non-Profit
  • 2021 - First Residential Customer Turned-Up in Farmington Hills, MI
  • 2022 - Hit 250 Employee Milestone
  • 2022 - Added Security Options to Service Portfolio
  • 2022 - Bought Dedicated Fixed Wireless Frequency LMDS 29-31 GHz

Acquisitions

123NET has acquired assets or bought the following companies' networks:

  • T2 Communications of Holland, MI in April 2015
  • Michigan Network Services in October 2014[4]
  • MICA.Net in July 2014[5]
  • West Michigan Internet Services (WMIS) in January 2011[6]
  • 2020 Communications in February 2010 (Wireless Washtenaw, some assets later sold to Air Advantage)[6][7]
  • Waypoint Telecommunications and Waypoint Fiber Networks in July 2010 (Purchase fiber assets)
  • Zing Networks (Acquired wireless assets in September 2009)[8]

Leadership

Dan Irvin - Founder, CEO, President

Chuck Irvin - Vice President

James Kandler - COO

Ryan Duda - CTO

Stefania Stoenica - CFO

References
  1. Telecommunication Systems Division (May 2, 2012). "Toshiba and 123Net Certify Interoperability of IPedge and Strata CIX Business Telephone Systems With 123Net SIP Trunking" (Press release). Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Archived from the original on 2012-05-25. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  2. Staff (September 18, 2000). "Interconnection Agreement Under Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996" (PDF). AT&T. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  3. Staff (May 24, 2007). "Interconnection Agreement Between Verizon and Local Exchange Carriers of Michigan, Inc. Mpsc Case No. U-15318" (PDF). Verizon. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-01-02. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  4. "123Net Welcomes Michigan Network Services | Michigan Metro Wireless Internet Services". 2014-10-09.
  5. "123.Net Announces Acquisition of Michigan Internet Communication Association's Customers". 2014-10-09.
  6. Lamont, Lisa (March 11, 2010). "123Net Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Ann Arbor Internet Service Provider's Wireless Network Assets" (Press release). 123Net. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  7. Zimmer, Scott (May 1, 2012). "Air Advantage Announces Acquisition of Approximately 400 Residential and Business Wireless Customers from 123.Net in Western Washtenaw County" (PDF) (Press release). Air Advantage. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  8. Lamont, Lisa (October 19, 2009). "123NET Expands Communications Portfolio with Acquisition of 4G Wireless Provider Zing Networks" (Press release). 123NET. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
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