Operations

Metro-Link's network supports Tampa Electric's complex electric system, which requires superior reliability and performance. The network operates on secured routes to provide substation protective relaying and the monitoring/controlling of substation and transmission facilities.

Through available system capacity, Metro-Link can provide you with this same level of unsurpassed service and reliability throughout our service area.

Metro-Link licenses available portions of Tampa Electric's advanced fiber-optic network, which spans its 2,000-square-mile West Central Florida electric service area.

Metro-Link's network includes six hundred plus route miles of overhead fiber cable. Signals are transmitted throughout the network using low-loss fiber. This single-mode, fiber-optic cable is capable of supporting both 1,310 nanometer and 1,550 nanometer wavelengths.

Metro-Link advantages include:

• Configuration in a loop topology provides diverse routing for unmatched reliability.
• Complete dielectric system with immunity to lightning, electromagnetic and radio interference.
• Self-healing system with multi-level backup systems.
• Industry leadership in developing and utilizing new technology.
• System integration for customized solutions including engineering, project management and turn-key, fiber-optic systems.
• Many Tampa Electric locations are potentially available as communications collocation sites.

Support team 24/7

Metro-Link is served by a team of trained telecommunications experts, experienced in the engineering, installation and maintenance of fiber-optic systems. Our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve your business needs and ensure reliability.

Tower Locations

Space in Tampa Electric's extensive radio/microwave network is available for license at various locations. Please contact us for specific site information.