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BIG Fiber’s $250M Bet Says AI Needs New Dark Fiber
Blog Network & InfrastructureBIG Fiber’s $250M financing shows AI expansion now depends on dark fiber, route diversity, and power-ready sites, not just more data halls.

AI Demand Is Rewriting the Rules for 400G Route Provisioning
Blog Network & InfrastructurePre-provisioned 400G routes are changing backbone sales as carriers compress delivery windows for AI and cloud-heavy corridors.

AI Data Center Growth Is Reshaping Fiber & Carrier Planning
Blog Network & InfrastructureLake Tahoe's power dispute shows how AI data-center growth is reshaping utility planning, transmission costs, and fiber route economics.

Who’s Getting the BEAD Billions? Provisional Winners by State
BEAD NewsGet a comprehensive list of companies and funds awarded by state. These are provisional awards while in a phase of "Benefit of the Bargain"..

Fiber Expansion Reaches El Dorado, Arkansas
IPv4 BlogFiber broadband deployment is expanding in southern Arkansas as RightFiber announces a build in El Dorado following a $5 million investment

AI-Driven Fiber Builds Accelerate Across U.S. Markets
IPv4 BlogVero Fiber Networks completed 790 miles of AI-ready fiber in 2025, reflecting growing demand for infrastructure across multiple states

Fiber’s Next Phase: Built for AI, Built for Scale
IPv4 BlogU.S. fiber investment is accelerating across AI corridors, regional markets, and ultra-high-speed networks. A new phase for broadband

GAO Ruling Raises Delay Risks for $42 Billion BEAD Program
BEAD NewsA GAO ruling raises new uncertainty around the $42B BEAD program, potentially triggering delays, legal challenges, and new funding risks

Ezee Fiber Expands Broadband Network in Washington
BEAD NewsFiber broadband construction is expanding in WA as Ezee Fiber begins new builds in Algona and Pacific, reflecting continued regional momentum

Satellite Captures Just 4% of $20 Billion BEAD Awards
BEAD NewsDespite tech-neutral rules, satellite operators will capture just 4% of roughly $20B in BEAD funds to date, with fiber dominating at 86%