PR Newswire·Nov 10, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

Ribbon and Viaero Fiber Networks Expand Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Connectivity Across America's Heartland

Ribbon Communications & Viaero Fiber Networks expanded their partnership to enhance high-capacity optical transport & data center interconnectivity.
Viaero is integrating Ribbon's Apollo 9408 & 9608 optical networking technology into its 3,500+ miles of underground fiber infrastructure across the West & Midwest.
The collaboration supports connectivity between emerging data center markets in America's Heartland & major carrier hubs to meet growing AI & cloud infrastructure demands.
Viaero's network now offers scalable capacity ranging from 1 Gbps to 800Gbps wavelengths with future-proof capabilities for multicore & hollow core fiber technologies.
The expanded ecosystem spans over 200 communities & strategic facilities, providing geographically diverse routes to hyperscalers, cloud providers, & enterprises.
The partnership aims to strengthen network resiliency, route diversity, & access to national telecommunications networks for customers in the four-state footprint.