Hargray, a regional communications provider and metro-fiber over-builder, today announced an agreement to acquire Dark Fiber Systems ("DFS"), a dark fiber provider in Jacksonville, FL. This announcement follows Hargray's agreement to acquire USA Communications' Alabama assets as well as Hargray's acquisition of several colocation facilities.

"We are pleased to announce our agreement to acquire Dark Fiber Systems and the resulting expansion of our presence in northern Florida," said Hargray Chairman & CEO, Michael Gottdenker. "Our focus has been and remains to provide robust last-mile connectivity to businesses and residences throughout the Southeastern United States. We are eager to expand DFS' unique network and bring Hargray's full suite of communications solutions and our unmatched, superior customer service to businesses in Jacksonville."