Why DF&I?

All about DF&I’s Network Infrastructure Expertise

The DF&I Story

Technology is changing the way the world works—and that technology is reliant on strong digital networks to support them. Increasingly, the future depends on the availability of high speed, high capacity network infrastructure solutions. At the heart of data communications stands Ashburn, Virginia: the data center capital of the world. As the world walks into the information age, all routes run through the infrastructure networks in Ashburn.

As the pre-eminent network infrastructure operator in Northern Virginia and Maryland, DF&I has been a longstanding enabler of carriers, clouds, content companies, service providers and data centers in the area. We are a central figure in turning Data Center Alley into what it is today. And, with many more projects in the works, DF&I is poised to remain a vital player into the future too. Just as the world’s traffic and data goes through the Mid-Atlantic United States, the Mid-Atlantic’s conduit and cable goes through DF&I. It’s a big responsibility thriving at the beating heart of the world’s business and communication, and we take it seriously.

The DF&I story doesn’t stop there, either. With all we’ve learned, all we’ve accomplished, all we are capable of, DF&I is uniquely positioned to carry all that network infrastructure management expertise from the nexus of the internet to your own private network routes or data interconnection projects. We can move our highly successful model wherever you need it most. When it comes to developing new dark fiber and conduit where you are, trust the ones behind the most vital data routes in the world.

The DF&I Difference

Order Completions

Offering the fastest dark fiber order completions to new or existing interconnection points in the Mid-Atlantic region, and other overbuild markets across North America.

Open Access

DF&I does not compete with network providers for services. We offer true neutral and open access network infrastructure.

Experience

DF&I has been providing dark fiber and conduit services in the mid-Atlantic for more than three decades. We were building network infrastructure in Northern Virginia before Ashburn became Data Center Alley.

Community Minded

DF&I are experts in the quick and clean restoration of roads, private property, and right-of-way work. Our permitting and partnering experts ensure speed and efficiency in project design and construction completion.

Our Team

Scott Bergs

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

John Schmitt

CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Chris Pancione

CHIEF DEPLOYMENT OFFICER

Jeremy Latimer

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Ron Holt

VICE PRESIDENT OF NETWORK ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS

Board Members

Matt A'Hearn

Board Member

Josh Friedman

Board Member

Chris Jensen

Board Member

Jack Viellieu

Board Member

Testimonials

Careers

Interested in advancing your career in network infrastructure services? Join our team to build the future of connectivity