LightRiver and Nokia have joined forces as Gigabit Fiber, a leading fiber optic infrastructure provider, selects Nokia’s advanced optical networking technology to drive a major network expansion across Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and Phoenix. This deployment marks Gigabit Fiber’s latest investment in building modern, scalable networks designed to meet soaring bandwidth demands in the AI era. By leveraging LightRiver’s deployment expertise and Nokia’s cutting-edge network solutions, Gigabit Fiber can now activate new on-net connections in just days, allowing enterprises, hyperscalers, and wholesale providers to access critical network capacity faster than ever.
Powered by the Nokia 1830 GX platform and implemented in partnership with LightRiver, the new network ensures high-capacity, low-latency connectivity tailored for AI data centers and enterprise hubs across the region. Notably, Nokia’s solution reduces power consumption while efficiently scaling bandwidth, supporting both performance and environmental sustainability.
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“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 also strengthens key technology corridors in North America and establishes a solid foundation for growth in AI and cloud services. “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,” said Jeff Dean, Vice President, North America Channels, Nokia.
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LightRiver plays a critical role in ensuring rapid, scalable network deployment. “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.”
By integrating Nokia’s high-performance optical platform with LightRiver’s deployment capabilities, Gigabit Fiber is setting new standards for speed, efficiency, and sustainability in AI-era network infrastructure. This strategic collaboration positions the company to meet growing enterprise and hyperscale demand while supporting the broader digital transformation across the southern U.S.
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