Uniti Wholesale Launches FastWaves to Deliver 100G/400G in Under Three Weeks
Uniti Wholesale plans to add 20 data center on-ramps and upgrade six major routes, with six initial sites underway including Austin and El Segundo, targeting completion in 2026. Its new FastWaves program pre-deploys muxponders to deliver 100G and 400G wavelengths in under three weeks on 40 routes by March 1.
1. Accelerated 2026 Expansion Plan
Uniti Wholesale is investing in approximately 20 new data center on-ramps and six major route upgrades, including Minneapolis–Chicago, Denver–Dallas and Dallas Metro corridors, with six initial sites underway in Austin, El Segundo, Franklin, Chandler, McAllen and Clifton. These enhancements target completion by year-end to support multi-terabit AI traffic over the ICON network.
2. FastWaves Optical Capacity Program
The FastWaves initiative pre-deploys muxponders to enable 100G and 400G wavelength delivery in under three weeks on 40 high-demand routes by March 1, with Phase 2 adding 15 routes in early second quarter. The program offers market-aligned pricing with SLA-backed three-week install guarantees and future expansions scheduled as capacity permits.
3. Service Assurance And Market Impact
Expanded on-ramps and accelerated delivery intervals bolster Uniti Wholesale's reach to hyperscalers, carriers and global enterprises, while optional diverse routes enhance resiliency. Customers can quote and order directly via the iconnect Route Creator tool, streamlining capacity scaling across critical U.S. data centers.