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Zayo, Corning expand fibre supply deal
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Zayo has expanded its fibre optic cable supply agreement with Corning to secure a significant share of the fibre required through 2030, supporting plans to add 15,000 new route miles including 8,000 miles of new long-haul fibre developed with Nvidia. This early securing of fibre supply mitigates material shortages and supports rapid network capacity buildout driven by increasing AI infrastructure demand.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.
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Zayo’s secured fibre supply removes a critical bottleneck for your telecom network growth, letting you plan capacity expansion without risking shortages. This deal opens the door for competitive AI-driven service rollouts needing dense, scalable connectivity.
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2 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026
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