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AT&T signs over $3 billion fiber deal with Corning as data demand surges
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
AT&T has signed a multi-year $3 billion deal with Corning to purchase fiber and cable, aiming to expand its fiber network to meet soaring data demand driven by AI, cloud computing, and connected devices. The company plans to reach 60 million fiber locations by 2030 as part of a broader $250 billion investment in US connectivity infrastructure.
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You need to prepare for a major surge in US fiber demand as AT&T's network build accelerates. This deal opens procurement and partnership opportunities for companies supplying fiber components or services integrating with fast-growing telecom infrastructure.
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