LightRiver and Nokia Power Gigabit Fiber's Latest Expansion in Dallas, Texas, to Connect AI Data Centers

LightRiver and Nokia have announced that Gigabit Fiber, a fiber optic infrastructure provider, has selected Nokia's optical networking technology to accelerate a major network buildout across Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and Phoenix. The deployment represents Gigabit Fiber's latest investment in building modern, scalable networks designed to support the rise in bandwidth in the AI era. With LightRiver's expertise and Nokia's network solution, Gigabit Fiber can now turn up new on-net connections in just days, helping enterprises, hyperscalers, and wholesale providers access critical capacity faster than ever before.

Powered by the Nokia 1830 GX platform and deployed in partnership with LightRiver, this new infrastructure will deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity into AI data centers and enterprise hubs across the region. Nokia's solution reduces power consumption while scaling bandwidth efficiently and ensuring environmental sustainability.

"Gigabit Fiber is driving the next generation of high-speed connectivity for enterprise, network operators, and hyperscale," said Chris Degelia, Partner and General Manager, Gigabit Fiber. "Together with Nokia and LightRiver, we're building the foundation that fuels innovation and growth in the AI era."

"This expansion strengthens key technology corridors in North America and provides the foundation for growth in AI and cloud services," said Jeff Dean, Vice President, North America Channels Nokia. "With trusted, carrier-grade performance, Nokia and LightRiver are enabling Gigabit Fiber to deliver future-proof infrastructure that powers modern data centers and accelerates digital innovation."

"LightRiver is proud to partner with Nokia and Gigabit Fiber on this important expansion," added Matt Briley, SVP Sales, LightRiver. "By combining Nokia's trusted optical technology with our expertise in network design and deployment, we're ensuring that Gigabit Fiber can deliver scalable, resilient networks at record speed. Together, we're enabling faster access to AI data centers and helping enterprises across Texas and Arizona unlock the full potential of next-generation connectivity."

Source: LightRiver