Susana Schwartz
Regional operator Gigabit Fiber is leading an AI infrastructure build that will embed AI into network operations for greater agility
AI-enabled automation is transforming fiber operations by automating labor-intensive and time-consuming processes, from initial planning to maintenance. In today’s top story, RCR Wireless Managing Editor Catherine Sbeglia Nin speaks with LightRiver, the engineering partner for Gigabit Fiber’s new southwest long-haul build connecting Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Phoenix. In the project, AI-enabled automation, software-driven optimization, and factory-built integration are reshaping what fiber operators can deliver, and how fast.
This signifies a switch from the usual headlines about hyperscalers leading AI infrastructure buildouts. Having a regional fiber provider leading a project of this size reflects a strategic shift — one in which Gigabit Fiber isn’t trying to sell AI services, but rather embedding AI into network operations, which will accelerate customer turn-ups and introduce a new level of agility. According to LightRiver’s SVP Marketing and Sales Operations Walt Paskowski, “[Gigabit Fiber] is trying to utilize AI on behalf of their own customers [for] that speed to market…it’s not about providing any kind of AI service, but it’s actually embedding that service into the way that they design the network, the way that they deploy the network, or even turn up services on that network.”
Read the story here to see how Gigabit Fiber is using AI-enabled automation for its fiber optic infrastructure.
Susana Schwartz
Technology Editor
RCRTech
AI Infrastructure Top Stories
Regional fiber build optimized for AI-era: LightRiver’s SVP Marketing and Sales Operations Walt Paskowski said “Gigabit Fiber isn’t trying to sell AI services; it’s embedding AI into network operations to accelerate customer turn-ups and introduce a new level of agility.” See how Gigabit Fiber’s SW long-haul build Connecting Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Phoenix will benefit customers.
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