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.

Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel), announced that future-proof, 100% fiber-optic broadband service is now available to initial neighborhoods in Salisbury, Maryland. Construction began in late 2023 and is expected to take 18-24 months to complete, providing over 14,000 homes and businesses with a reliable option for high-speed internet service.

On March 15, 2024, Africa saw another connectivity incident involving a major internet outage affecting West and Central Africa, caused by a break in submarine cable systems. Four of the nine subsea cables that connect South Africa to the rest of the world were reported as damaged due to incidents on either side of the continent.

At a signing ceremony, executives from Telecom Egypt and EXA Infrastructure expressed their commitment to launch a new era of cooperation that will see them work more closely together to support digital infrastructure initiatives.

A major expansion of 400 gigabits per second (Gbps) transoceanic circuit capacity has been dedicated to transferring research and education (R&E) data. As part of the Advanced North Atlantic (ANA) collaboration, this marks a significant achievement in high-speed connectivity between North America and Europe, supporting data-intensive science globally.

Infinera announced that NBN Co (nbn), Australia’s wholesale open-access broadband provider, has selected Infinera’s GX Series platform and ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables to help upgrade its nationwide optical network. The combined solution, spanning metro, regional and long-haul transport, will expand the capacity of nbn’s nationwide network and enable the company to enhance delivery of high-speed services to its wholesale customers.