Grain has been a strong and supportive partner as we built and expanded Quintillion's network in one of the most demanding operating environments in the world. Their long-term approach and sector expertise enabled us to strengthen our platform and deliver critical connectivity across Alaska.
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Vero Fiber Networks, a leading provider of fiber optic infrastructure solutions, announces the successful completion of a substantial AI - tailored network buildout in 2025, underscoring the company's strong execution capabilities and commitment to advancing digital connectivity and resiliency across the U.S. In 2025 alone, Vero delivered projects associated with 790 miles of high-capacity, underground, multi-conduit routes across five key states: Nevada, Iowa, California, Texas and Tennessee.
The digital divide is evolving beyond household access to broadband. As artificial intelligence (AI) is woven into the fabric of everyday life - from smart homes and virtual assistants to creative and professional tools - a new divide is emerging: those with a fiber connection, and those without.
The state also announced that the ConnectALL program is awarding $5.2 million to four projects under its Connectivity Innovation Program. The goal is to expand mobile service, close rural and urban coverage gaps, and create replicable models for future deployments, according to the press release. They projects are in Otsego ($843,357), Schenectady ($1,627,430), Warren ($1,996,408), and Nassau ($731,192) counties. ConnectALL also will launch three requests for applications (RFAs). Two are under the Connectivity Innovation Program and one under the Regional and Local Assistance Program.
KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded T-Mobile from sector weight to underweight, citing concerns about the carrier being 'fiber deficient in a converged/bundled world.' Their analysis indicated issues with T-Mobile’s fiber infrastructure and consumer value following recent pricing changes, raising concerns of customer churn. The downgrade was influenced by expectations that T-Mobile would benefit less than peers from potential tax changes due to the OBBB (Optimized Broadband Buildout Benefits). This change comes on the heels of T-Mobile’s launch of its Fiber Home Internet service, promising a five-year price guarantee.
