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Fiber and Broadband Positioning

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC · 2026-09-09 · Importance 46 · Surprise 42

Verizon signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning covering more than 80 million miles of high-density optical fiber and connectivity solutions from 2027 through 2032. The supply supports Verizon’s plan to expand broadband to 40–50 million passings and build a national long-haul network for AI infrastructure. Corning’s Contour Flow Cable is intended to increase network capacity within existing conduits, while Corning is expanding U.S. manufacturing to meet demand.

Key facts

• Corning locked in a supply deal with Verizon for an 80 million-mile fiber agreement. source
• MarketBeat and other articles state Verizon secured a major optical fiber supply deal with Corning to support broadband and AI infrastructure. source