Optimum Communications Inc. subsidiary Lightpath has announced a significant expansion of its AI-ready fiber network in the Greater Columbus, Ohio region. With a third major network award, Lightpath is adding 55 route miles of underground, multi-conduit fiber, bringing the total network under construction in the area to 304 route miles. Driven by high demand from hyperscale customers, the expansion will strengthen connectivity for data centers and AI infrastructure. About one-third of the project is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2026, with the remainder expected online in early 2027. This investment reinforces Columbus as a leading market for large-scale compute and data center operations.

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