Partner profile
Bluebird Fiber
World-class fiber internet and data transport to Carriers and Enterprises in the Midwest
Founded 1999 · Columbia, MO · 51-200 employees · Private, VC/PE backed
Partnership Overview
Who Bluebird Fiber is built for
Enterprises, carriers, mobile operators, healthcare systems, and educational institutions across Missouri, Illinois, and the broader Midwest needing high-capacity fiber connectivity with multi-cloud direct connects.
Bluebird Fiber is a Midwest fiber internet and data transport provider serving carriers and enterprises across Missouri, Illinois, and the broader Midwest since 1999. With an 800Gbps backbone and 151+ Points of Presence, Bluebird delivers world-class fiber connectivity from 10Mb to 100Gb with direct cloud interconnects to AWS, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and IBM. Their dense urban and rural coverage, advanced DDoS mitigation, and carrier-grade infrastructure make Bluebird the premier connectivity partner in the Midwest. Backed by Macquarie Asset Management, Bluebird was formed by integrating Bluebird Media, Missouri Network Alliance and Illinois Network Alliance; it operates 11,000+ route miles reaching 82,000+ on-net/near-net buildings, and in March 2026 acquired Everstream — extending its footprint into Ohio, Michigan and adjacent states and welcoming Everstream's customers onto the Bluebird network.
- VerifiedSep 14, 2026 · high confidence
- 5solutions across 1 category
- 27 yrsin business, since 1999
- 51-200employees
Why teams pick Bluebird Fiber
- Gbps backbone
- + Points of Presence
- Direct cloud interconnects to 5 hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, IBM)
- + years operating
- Dense Midwest coverage including rural
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Get matched insteadRecognition & proof points
- Published customer testimonials from University of Central Missouri (Mark Schlueter, Manager of Network Services) and …Proof point
- Acquired Everstream (March 2026) and the Bluebird Underground Data Center (Springfield, MO)Proof point
Notable clients
Vendor-reportedServes carriers (a preferred 5G-backhaul partner for major cellular carriers), enterprises, hospitals, banks, schools and government agencies across the Midwest. Named references: University of Central Missouri and Huber & Associates. In March 2026 Bluebird acquired Everstream, absorbing its customer base.
Our Solutions
Rubber Duck solutions through Bluebird Fiber
From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from Bluebird Fiber's Connectivity & SASE solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.
Connectivity & SASE
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)
Bluebird Fiber delivers world-class fiber internet from 10Mb to 100Gb to carriers and enterprises across the Midwest over its 800Gbps backbone and 151+ Points of Presence.
- 800Gbps backbone A high-capacity 800Gbps backbone underpins carrier-grade internet service.
- Dense Midwest coverage 151+ PoPs span both urban and rural Midwest markets.
- 25+ years operating Over 25 years of operation backs reliable regional connectivity.
Ethernet Transport
Bluebird provides Ethernet and data transport services for carriers and enterprises across its dense Midwest fiber network, including mobile backhaul.
- Carrier-grade transport An 800Gbps backbone supports high-capacity Ethernet and data transport.
- Wide PoP reach 151+ Points of Presence extend transport across the Midwest.
IP Transit / Peering
Bluebird offers carrier and wholesale IP transit services backed by its 800Gbps Midwest backbone and extensive Points of Presence.
- High-capacity backbone The 800Gbps backbone supports scalable IP transit for carriers.
- Carrier and wholesale focus Services are built for carriers and wholesale customers across the Midwest.
Dark Fiber / Wavelengths
Bluebird provides wavelength services across its dense Midwest fiber footprint, delivering high-capacity transport for carriers and enterprises.
- Up to 100Gb services Wavelength offerings scale to 100Gb over a high-capacity backbone.
- Dense regional fiber Dense Midwest fiber, including rural areas, extends wavelength reach.
Cloud Connect / Interconnection
Bluebird delivers direct cloud connectivity with interconnects to five hyperscalers, linking Midwest carriers and enterprises to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle, and IBM.
- 5 hyperscaler connects Direct interconnects reach AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, and IBM.
- Carrier-grade backbone An 800Gbps backbone delivers high-performance cloud on-ramps.
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
OracleHow Bluebird Fiber delivers
24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC, 1-877-766-2662); local offices across the Midwest (MO, IL, OH, MI, IN, IA, WI); company emphasizes that 'a real person answers the phone'; dedicated account managers and engineers. (vendor-reported)
Services in detail
- Managed Network ServicesDelivered as managed carrier-grade network services backed by a 24/7 NOC.
- 24/7 MonitoringDelivered as continuous 24/7 monitoring from Bluebird's NOC.
- Network Operations Center (NOC)Delivered as a staffed 24/7 NOC supporting carrier-grade operations.
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Case Studies
What backs it up
Case studies
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From Bluebird Fiber
3 PDFs, collected while we vetted them
- Bluebird Fiber Ethernet Private Line EPL BrochureDownload
- Bluebird Fiber Ethernet Services Data SheetDownload
- Bluebird Fiber Network MapDownload
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