DAY 2 6 ISPAMERICA SHOW I MARCH 2 – 5, 2026 www.bekabusinessmedia.com FiberLight Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure Investment in West Texas Intracom Expands Collaboration with Nova to Provide 5G Connectivity Admiral Platform Expands ‘BridgeMode’ YouTube Series FiberLight LLC, a provider of highcapacity fiber-optic networks and connectivity services, announced a $350 million capital investment to build approximately 1,400 route miles of new, high-capacity network infrastructure across West Texas. This investment is in addition to the company’s previously announced $150 million West Texas initiative, bringing FiberLight’s total regional commitment to nearly half a billion dollars. The expansion includes a third diverse route into Abilene, one of Texas’ fastestgrowing AI and data center hubs, and will add 1.2 million new fiber miles, increasing FiberLight’s Texas fiber footprint to nearly 4.8 million fiber miles. The AI economy is reshaping infrastructure requirements nationwide. Hyperscalers, neocloud providers, and enterprise organizations are accelerating data center deployments, requiring network operators to keep pace. West Texas has rapidly emerged as a strategic AI and data center corridor. Fiber diversity, high fiber counts, and scalable capacity are no longer optional; they are foundational requirements for hyperscale, edge, and AI-driven compute environments, explained FiberLight executives. “Nearly half a billion dollars on the table makes it clear: our flag is firmly planted in West Texas,” said Bill Major, CEO of FiberLight. “We moved early with $150 million because we saw where the AI market was headed. This additional $350 million accelerates that momentum and raises the bar. West Texas is fast becoming a powerhouse in the AI economy, and we’re building the high-count, high-capacity infrastructure hyperscalers, and enterprises need to scale massive workloads quickly and reliably. As AI demand surges, we’ll keep expanding, in Texas and beyond, to deliver the speed, density, and resiliency our customers need to win.” FiberLight has already initiated construction, with phased deployments aligned to customer demand. Portions of the route will be completed in as little as six months, and the full project is expected to be finished in just under two years. J Visit FiberLight at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 439. Intracom Telecom, a global technology systems and solutions provider, announced the expansion of its collaboration with Nova, the Europeanbased provider of mobile, internet, and video services. Nova will begin deploying Intracom Telecom’s WiBAS G5 Smart and WiBAS G5 GigaConnect FWA platforms to deliver reliable high-speed enterprise connectivity over Nova’s 5G mmWave spectrum at 26.5-27.5 GHz. Operating in the 26.5-27.5 GHz band, the WiBAS G5 platform enables Nova to unlock substantial network capacity and deliver consistent performance, ensuring robust connectivity even in demanding enterprise environments, said the companies. Since 2021, Intracom Telecom and Nova have been engaged in a multi-year network modernization program utilizing Intracom Telecom’s field-proven WiBAS point-to-multipoint (PMP) technology. This nationwide initiative has focused on expanding coverage and capacity across Greece’s major metropolitan areas, connecting thousands of business customers with next-generation wireless access solutions. The ongoing expansion reinforces Nova’s strategy to deliver resilient, ultra-fast connectivity to enterprises of all sizes. “Our collaboration with Nova continues to grow stronger as we jointly build the foundation for a high-capacity enterprise connectivity network in Greece,” commented Ioannis Tenidis, director for wireless product line management at Intracom Telecom. “The deployment of our WiBAS G5 platform will enable Nova to deliver unmatched performance and reliability to its business subscribers on valuable 5G mmWave spectrum.” “Intracom Telecom has been a trusted technology partner in our multi-year effort to modernize and expand our enterprise wireless services,” added Thanos Theodoropoulos, access & transmission aenior manager at Nova. “The new WiBAS™ G5 solutions enable us to offer even higher speeds and resilient connectivity to our customers, supporting Greece’s digital transformation.” J Visit Intracom Telecom at ISPAMERICA 2026 booth 210. Admiral Platform has expanded its YouTube series, “BridgeMode,” adding a monthly round-table discussion focused on real-world network operations for MikroTik operators worldwide. Hosted by Marc Perea, CEO of Admiral Platform, the expanded BridgeMode format will feature operators from across the globe sharing practical lessons learned, troubleshooting strategies and proven approaches to running reliable networks, especially for MSPs, WISPs and enterprise teams managing MikroTik at scale. Admiral Platform provides centralized visibility, control and automation for MikroTik networks, helping network operators manage fleets more efficiently and improve reliability at scale. Perea will be joined by Tyler Casey, owner of DM-Tech Internet, a residential internet provider serving Corning, Calif., and the surrounding area. Together, they’ll moderate recurring discussions designed to help operators streamline operations through better visibility, control and automation. “BridgeMode has always been about closing the gap between theory and what actually happens at 2 a.m. when something breaks,” Perea said. “This monthly roundtable brings more operator voices to the table, so we can learn from each other and raise the bar for MikroTik operations everywhere.” “Running a service provider network means you’re constantly balancing reliability, security and speed of response,” Casey said. “I’m excited to help create a space where operators can compare notes, share what works, and walk away with ideas they can implement immediately.” Previous BridgeMode episodes have covered firewall best practices, security, Tik Wi-Fi, and Layer 3 hardware forwarding and offloading. Future roundtables will continue the tradition of practical, operator-first content, the company said. Those interested in participating in an episode or suggesting a discussion topic should email help@admiralplatform.com. BridgeMode is available on YouTube at youtube.com/@admiralplatform. J Visit Admiral Platform at ISPAMERICA booth 125.
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