A new partnership between Bandwidth IG and the San Francisco Metropolitan Internet Exchange (SFMIX) will deliver high-capacity dark fiber to internet service providers and content delivery networks across the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing them to connect to their customers with unmatched speed and performance.

Paratus Group, a leading network provider in Africa, deployed Infinera’s GX Series and FlexILS solutions to offer the lowest-latency express route between Johannesburg and Lisbon, delivering services with a latency of 123 milliseconds and supporting wavelengths up to 800G.

Acquired by Shentel in April 2024, Horizon Telcom provides fiber optic broadband services to commercial customers in Ohio and adjacent sates and residential customers in the markets of Chillicothe, Circleville, Lancaster, and Washington Courthouse, Ohio.

Google Cloud announced a USD 1 billion investment dedicated in enhancing the digital connectivity to Japan, which includes the expansion of the Pacific Connect initiative and delivers two new subsea cables, Proa and Taihei.

Embarking on the path to unparalleled connectivity, Crosstown Fiber announced its latest advancement: introducing new route options that enhance the network infrastructure across the Chicago metro area. 

EarthLink, a leading internet service provider in the US, has announced the acquisition of BroadAspect's fiber-optic and fixed wireless network with an aim to bolster its network on the East Coast, expanding the scope and quality of business services and product offerings across the nation.

In response to escalating demand for AI capabilities, Amazon intends to allocate nearly USD 150 billion over the next 15 years toward the development of data centers. This substantial investment underscores the company's commitment to fortifying its position in the cloud-computing realm, anticipating a surge in the need for AI-driven applications and digital services.

Tillman FiberCo (Tillman Fiber), a leader in fiber optic broadband infrastructure, announced the expansion of its 100% fiber-to-the-Ppremise (FTTP) network in Florida. Tillman Fiber's network will serve the Tampa Bay, Panhandle, South and South West, regional areas, including the cities of St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Naples, Pensacola, Miami, Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Kissimmee.  In collaboration with a tier-one US mobile operator, Tillman Fiber will deliver symmetrical gigabit broadband internet access and services to residential customers. 

Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly collaborating on a billion-dollar data center initiative. This endeavor, dubbed "Stargate," aims to establish an AI supercomputer slated for launch in 2028.

Cityside Fiber, a fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) developer and internet service provider, has announced the expansion of its high-performance fiber network with the beginning of construction in Lake Forest. Cityside Fiber is also preparing to break ground in neighboring Mission Viejo this spring, furthering its commitment to providing high-speed internet connectivity to homes and businesses throughout Orange County.