Google Fiber (GFiber) is expanding its Nevada network to include the City of Las Vegas, following its initial foray into the state earlier this year. In February, Clark County approved a franchise agreement, facilitating GFiber’s network deployment in the region.
Tillman FiberCo, LLC, a leading provider of fiber optic broadband infrastructure, has announced a significant expansion of its 100% Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) network in Florida. The expansion aims to cater to the growing demand for high-speed internet access in various regions across the state, including Tampa Bay, Panhandle, South and Southwest Florida, and several major cities like St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Naples, Pensacola, Miami, Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Kissimmee.
AT&T has reached a major milestone in its fiber network expansion, serving over 30 million locations with ambitions of 60 million by 2030. Competing with Verizon and T-Mobile, AT&T’s acquisition of Lumen’s fiber operations boosts its reach, while strategic partnerships broaden coverage cost-effectively.
Colt Technology Services, Honeywell, and Nokia are partnering to develop quantum-safe satellite networking. By using quantum key distribution from low earth orbit, they aim to secure global data transmission against quantum computing threats, overcoming the distance limits of fiber optics.
Comcast is expanding its internet network across Indiana, bringing high speed access to over 10,000 homes and businesses. In partnership with the state’s broadband grant program, the project supports economic growth, digital learning, and online healthcare. Comcast aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity statewide.
MasOrange, Spain’s top mobile provider, has secured an impressive 11 billion euros financing for a bold fiber optic venture with Vodafone Spain. This positions MasOrange to become a leading player in Spain’s fiber network landscape. These strategic funds will enhance MasOrange’s telecom initiatives, including leveraging advanced 5G technology.
MasOrange has launched Spain’s first 5G Advanced network, setting a new benchmark in telecoms. Deployed in Seville, the network uses mid and low bands, the 26 GHz spectrum, and a 3.5 GHz band, offering innovative services like 5G New Calling, enhancing connectivity and customer experience.
Lightpath is advancing its network expansion in Miami, enhancing connectivity through dark fiber and wavelength services up to 800 Gbps. By late 2025, this expansion will stretch Lightpath’s Miami network to over 80-route miles. Positioned underground, it connects 12 key data centers.
Nokia is revolutionizing enterprise network infrastructure with its Aurelis Optical LAN. This innovative fiber-based solution offers secure, scalable connectivity ideal for modern workspaces. With up to 70% cabling reduction and 40% lower power consumption, it presents a sustainable, cost-effective alternative.
AT&T’s latest fiber expansion into Arizona, in partnership with PRIME FiBER, showcases its commitment to bridging the digital divide. By targeting Sun City and Peoria, the initiative brings high-speed internet to underserved areas. This open-access model reduces costs while rapidly deploying broadband, enhancing AT&T’s strategic growth and affordability.
