Gigabit Fiber can now provide accelerated delivery of high-speed, low-latency connectivity services to AI data centers across Dallas.
The buildout links major metros including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Phoenix, delivering low-latency, high-capacity connectivity for hyperscalers, enterprises, and wholesale providers.
Powered by the Nokia 1830 Global Express (GX) optical solution and deployed with LightRiver's expertise, the network combines scalability and energy efficiency to support the rise in bandwidth in the AI era while reducing environmental impact.
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LightRiver and Nokia today announce 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.
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Gigabit Fiber is a Dallas-based fiber optic infrastructure provider enabling high-speed, high-reliability, cost-effective connectivity solutions for services to hundreds of clients including many of the largest carriers, enterprises and institutions operating in the Dallas metroplex.
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."
About LightRiver
LightRiver is the premier network productivity solutions provider focused on enabling client success in the dynamic world of connectivity. Backed by our industry award-winning sustaining engineering solutions, we consult, commission, automate, and optimize multi-vendor, multi-generational and software-controlled networks for those that need the highest capacity, reliability, resiliency, and manageability that technology can deliver.
LightRiver is a portfolio company of Grain Management, LLC, a leading global investment firm focused on the telecommunications sector. LightRiver's team of experts deliver real value, with 99999's quality and unparalleled customer care in packet optical networking, by accelerating client growth and profitability. For additional information about LightRiver, please visit https://lightriver.com.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.
As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.
With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.
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