Cogent Communications is a global internet backbone provider delivering high-speed IP transit, optical networking, and enterprise connectivity services. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company owns and operates one of the world's largest fiber-optic IP networks, connecting hundreds of metropolitan markets across multiple continents. Through its extensive backbone infrastructure and on-net presence in thousands of commercial buildings and carrier-neutral data centers, Cogent enables cloud computing, content delivery, enterprise networking, and telecommunications services. Following its acquisition of Sprint's Wireline Business in 2023, Cogent significantly expanded its optical transport capabilities and global network reach, strengthening its position in the digital infrastructure industry.