Tech giant BIG increases AI-compatible fiber network in Greater Atlanta to foster technological advancement
Bandwidth IG Expands Fibre Network in Greater Atlanta
Bandwidth IG (BIG) is expanding its fibre network in the Greater Atlanta area, serving data centre campuses across 10 counties. The expansion, currently underway, is expected to be completed by Q3 2025, adding 170 route miles to BIG's network.
Upon completion, BIG's fibre network will serve over 30 data centre campuses, increasing its fibre footprint in the region. The expansion will deliver AI-ready fiber infrastructure to Rockdale, Newton, Henry, Dekalb, Butts, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, and Fulton Counties.
This project adds essential middle-mile connectivity to these emerging areas, which will benefit local economies for decades. BIG has been providing purpose-built, new 100% underground fibre infrastructure to Greater Atlanta since 2019.
The improvements in dark fibre infrastructure are a driver of economic growth as Atlanta's tech ecosystem continues to thrive. BIG's CEO, Bruce Garrison, stated that BIG will continue to be an agile dark fibre provider that empowers customers to deliver new technologies in Georgia and other markets.
While there is no specific publicly available information as of August 2025 regarding BIG's fibre expansion status or impact in the Greater Atlanta area, other providers such as AT&T and DC BLOX are actively investing in fiber and data infrastructure in and around Atlanta.
DC BLOX, a data center operator, is significantly expanding its presence around Atlanta, including in Douglas County and Conyers (Rockdale County), by funding a large 120 MW data center and hyperscale edge nodes, signaling growing digital infrastructure demand in the area.
AT&T Fiber has a major fiber optic presence in Georgia with millions of strand miles covering over 1.55 million customer locations statewide, and it is actively expanding fiber availability. However, no specific details about Bandwidth IG or the listed counties were found in AT&T's coverage.
National broadband initiatives like the BEAD program are promoting technology-neutral broadband expansion, prioritizing both fiber and alternative technologies to increase broadband access nationwide. However, there is no mention of Bandwidth IG within these programs or plans tied directly to these counties.
For verified updates specifically on Bandwidth IG's activities, consulting local government broadband offices, Bandwidth IG’s official communications, or regional industry announcements may provide more direct insights. Upon completion, BIG's fibre network will serve data centre campuses across 10 counties in the Greater Atlanta area, playing a role in the growth of the region's data centre market.
- With BIG's fibre network expansion set to complete by Q3 2025, the company will empower businesses by providing AI-ready fiber infrastructure in Data-and-Cloud-Computing hotspots like Rockdale, Douglas, Henry, Dekalb, and other counties, potentially attracting Investing interest in the Greater Atlanta area.
- As Bandwidth IG builds out its fibre network, serving over 30 data centre campuses in Atlanta, the region's Finance sector may see improved data transfer and backup capabilities, thanks to Technological advancements that promise increased efficiency and capacity.
