Fiber Optics
Study forecasts five-year fiber boom
(UI) - RVA LLC projects the annual deployment of fiber to the home (FTTH) in the United States will be at record levels during the next five years, with a forecast of nearly $200 billion spent. While the demand for fiber and fiber deployment is at record levels, there are some challenges and potenti..
Syntrio acquires 250-mile Texas fiber network
Syntrio has acquired a 250-mile fiber-optic network in Texas, expanding broadband infrastructure and increasing fiber connectivity across multiple North Texas counties.
Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
A fiber optic construction crew ruptured a 16-inch crude oil pipeline in East Los Angeles, sending oil into storm drains and portions of the LA River while triggering a large-scale environmental response.
Vermeer launches deeper-cutting MTR726 microtrencher for fiber installation
Vermeer has introduced the deeper-cutting MTR726 microtrencher attachment, designed to support fiber installation and underground utility projects requiring greater trench depth.
NVIDIA, Corning expand U.S. fiber manufacturing for AI infrastructure
Corning plans major U.S. fiber and optical infrastructure expansion tied to AI data center growth, including new manufacturing plants and increased domestic production capacity.
Lightpath to build 392-mile underground fiber route linking Columbus, Chicago
Lightpath plans to construct a 392-mile underground fiber corridor between Columbus, Ohio, and Chicago, including new conduit infrastructure and data center connectivity.
Fiber construction causes repeated water main breaks in Longwood, Fla.
Repeated water main breaks tied to fiber installation in Longwood, Fla., have led to boil water notices, contractor removal and new oversight measures.
Fiber drilling strike triggers major sewer failure, lawsuits in Florida
A fiber installation project in Florida led to a major sewer rupture and millions of gallons of wastewater spilling, highlighting risks tied to underground utility conflicts during drilling.
Fiber buildout begins across Monroe, Mich., with underground, aerial installs
Fiber internet construction is set to roll out across Monroe, Mich., with crews installing underground and aerial lines as part of a citywide broadband expansion.
New guidance targets faster fiber design, permitting
New broadband guidance highlights the importance of field surveys and base mapping to reduce redesigns, avoid permit delays and accelerate fiber network deployment.
TDS Telecom to acquire New Hampshire fiber provider Granite State
TDS Telecom plans to acquire Granite State Communications, adding more than 11,000 fiber service addresses in New Hampshire and expanding its regional broadband footprint.
Race Communications breaks ground on Bakersfield fiber network
Race Communications has begun building a fiber-optic network in Bakersfield, Calif., aiming to connect more than 50,000 homes and businesses with high-speed broadband.
Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
Texas811 has launched a fiber-optic sensing system that detects excavation activity in real time, helping utilities identify unauthorized digging and prevent underground damage.
Corning expands North Carolina cable production for AI data centers
Corning and Meta begin construction on a North Carolina cable manufacturing expansion to supply fiber infrastructure for growing AI data center demand.
Granite lands $495 million Texas project with 27 miles of fiber, culverts, crossings
Granite secures a $495 million Texas infrastructure project featuring 27 miles of fiber installation, culvert crossings and underground utility work near Laredo.
$24 million fiber buildout expands broadband across Northeast Pa.
A $24 million fiber buildout will expand broadband access to more than 15,500 homes across Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and surrounding Northeast Pennsylvania communities.
Algona, Wash., halts fiber construction after second gas line strike
Algona, Wash., suspended fiber optic construction after a second gas line strike triggered evacuations, raising concerns over utility safety and construction practices.
Alaska fiber buildout to expand broadband in rural communities
A new fiber optic buildout in Alaska will expand broadband access to rural communities, with construction expected to begin later in 2026 pending approvals.
FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion
FiberLight plans to invest $350 million to build a 1,400-mile dark fiber network across West Texas, expanding connectivity for AI data centers and hyperscale infrastructure.
Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.
Cityside Fiber has begun construction on a $100 million fiber-to-the-premise expansion in Corona, Calif., extending its Orange County network into the Inland Empire.
Comprehensive microtrenching FAQ: Key insights on the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher
Learn how the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher supports faster, cleaner fiber installation with deeper cuts, improved spoil control and enhanced jobsite efficiency through microtrenching.
Ezee Fiber begins Metro Detroit fiber-to-the-premises build
Ezee Fiber has kicked off construction on a fiber-to-the-premises network across eight Metro Detroit counties, with residential and business installations expected to start in the second quarter of 2026.
LSC to build 240-mile underground dark fiber network in Indianapolis
Light Source Communications plans to build a 240-mile underground dark fiber network across Indianapolis, expanding data center connectivity with five new metro fiber rings scheduled for completion in 2027.
360 Broadband, EPC begin fiber construction in Howe, Texas
360 Broadband and EPC have begun construction on a 10-gig-capable fiber network in Howe, Texas, following a Feb. 4 groundbreaking.
Ezee Fiber acquires DayNet’s 76-mile fiber network in Dayton, Texas
Ezee Fiber has acquired DayNet’s 76-mile fiber optic network in Dayton, Texas, expanding its fiber-to-the-home footprint in the Greater Houston region.
Fiber construction market looks very strong through 2030
Michael C. Render, RVA LLC According to research conducted by RVA for the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and data from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 2025 marked a record year for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployment. During this period, 11.8 million additional homes were passed an..
Underground cables market to hit $55.1 billion by 2033
The global underground cables market is projected to grow from $32.5 billion in 2024 to $55.1 billion by 2033, driven by urbanization, power reliability needs, and rising demand for resilient energy infrastructure.
Meta to spend up to $6 billion on U.S.-made fiber for data center buildout
Meta has signed a deal worth up to $6 billion with Corning to supply fiber optic cable for U.S. data centers, expanding domestic manufacturing and supporting job growth in North Carolina.
Lightpath expands Columbus underground fiber build to 304 miles for AI demand
Lightpath adds a third major network award in Columbus, pushing its underground fiber build to 304 miles as hyperscalers ramp up AI and data center demand across central Ohio.
AUI scales underground fiber builds with repeatable HDD workflow
Always Underground Inc. is using a repeatable HDD-driven workflow to deliver large-scale underground fiber networks across multiple FiberCity markets, keeping crews productive and projects on schedule.
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- OSHA investigates fatal trench collapse at Conroe construction site
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Fiber drilling strike triggers major sewer failure, lawsuits in Florida
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Race Communications breaks ground on Bakersfield fiber network
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Inside Infrastructure: Utility locators warn of systemic failures in damage prevention process