Network Bytes: Logix, GNM, Wyyerd, Ripple

Four bits of US network infrastructure new: a major wavelength deployment, some new backbone PoPs, and dueling FTTx rollouts in the southwest:

Logix Fiber Networks has announced a significant infrastructure win on its Texas fiber network. They are deploying multi-terabit wavelength routes in support of an unnamed ‘major global technology company. More specifically, the deal covers ‘dozens’ of 400G waves between key markets including Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth. The deal is part of the broader appetite for data center connectivity driven by AI and hyperscaler demand.

The European-based international backbone GNM is officially expanding into North America. They have launched PoPs in both Miami and Ashburn, leveraging space within Equinix’s MI1 and DC1-DC15, DC21 facilities. They are deployed as a protected east coast ring that will give GNM hubs connecting to key subsea cable landings. They will also provide support for a future potential move south into Central and South America.

Wyyerd’s expansion in southern Arizona is taking them into the city of Sahuarita. Construction of FTTx infrastructure to and within the city to the south of Tucson is ‘well underway. Wyyerd has been rapidly adding territory throughout Pima county, and this latest move should be complete by the end of this summer.

But they aren’t the only ones expanding in southern Arizona, so it loks like residents in this area are going to be getting a double dose of broadband attention. Ripple Fiber is also preparing to break ground in Sahuarita with an $80M build. They are looking to connect 50K homes and businesses across the Oro Valley, with its first customers to come online later this summer. Ripple is also considering a move into Tucson itself.

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