Verizon signs optical fiber deal with Corning to expand broadband, support AI growth
VZ•Fiber supply to support broadband and AI infrastructure
As part of the agreement, Corning will supply more than 80 million miles of high-density optical fiber and connectivity solutions between 2027 and 2032.
The fiber deployment, according to Verizon, will speed up broadband expansion for homes and businesses and bolster the high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure required by AI hyperscalers.
Verizon and Corning sign multi-billion-dollar fiber agreement
Verizon said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with specialty glass maker Corning for high-density optical fiber, as the telecom company ramps up broadband expansion and reinforces network infrastructure to support AI workloads.
The multi-billion-dollar deal builds on the three-decade partnership between the two companies. Its financial terms were not disclosed.
