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Editorial illustration for BIG Fiber’s $250M Bet Says AI Needs New Dark Fiber

BIG Fiber’s $250M Bet Says AI Needs New Dark Fiber

BIG Fiber’s $250M financing shows AI expansion now depends on dark fiber, route diversity, and power-ready sites, not just more data halls.
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AI Demand Is Rewriting the Rules for 400G Route Provisioning

Pre-provisioned 400G routes are changing backbone sales as carriers compress delivery windows for AI and cloud-heavy corridors.
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AI Data Center Growth Is Reshaping Fiber & Carrier Planning

Lake Tahoe's power dispute shows how AI data-center growth is reshaping utility planning, transmission costs, and fiber route economics.
36 States Advance BEAD Broadband Plans to NTIA

Who’s Getting the BEAD Billions? Provisional Winners by State

Get a comprehensive list of companies and funds awarded by state. These are provisional awards while in a phase of "Benefit of the Bargain"..
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Fiber Expansion Reaches El Dorado, Arkansas

Fiber 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

AI-Driven Fiber Builds Accelerate Across U.S. Markets

Vero 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, Built Everywhere

Fiber’s Next Phase: Built for AI, Built for Scale

U.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 $42B BEAD Program

GAO Ruling Raises Delay Risks for $42 Billion BEAD Program

A GAO ruling raises new uncertainty around the $42B BEAD program, potentially triggering delays, legal challenges, and new funding risks
Fiber Construction Expands in Washington State With New Builds

Ezee Fiber Expands Broadband Network in Washington

Fiber broadband construction is expanding in WA as Ezee Fiber begins new builds in Algona and Pacific, reflecting continued regional momentum
BEAD Funding Leaves Satellites With Just 4% Share

Satellite Captures Just 4% of $20 Billion BEAD Awards

Despite tech-neutral rules, satellite operators will capture just 4% of roughly $20B in BEAD funds to date, with fiber dominating at 86%
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