Light Source Communications (LSC), a leading provider of high-capacity, future-proof dark fibre networks, has announced the signing of a second major hyperscale tenant on its long-haul dark fibre route connecting Tulsa, Oklahoma and St. Louis, Missouri. This milestone underscores the increasing strategic importance of Central US as a critical corridor for the massive data demands of Generative AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC).
The addition of a second hyperscaler validates LSC’s vision for this critical route, which spans over 500 miles and features eight in-line amplifiers (ILAs) strategically placed to ensure signal integrity for GPU-dense and AI/ML workloads. Designed from the outset with high-capacity fibre counts and a 100% underground deployment, the network is purpose-built to support the symbiotic relationship between hyperscale clouds and the emerging Edge infrastructure required for real-time AI processing.
“This second signing speaks volumes about the confidence global providers have in our network’s design and our team’s operational excellence,” said Debra Freitas, CEO and Co-founder of Light Source Communications. “This route provides the secure, diverse and scalable backbone that will allow hyperscalers, enterprises, governments and neoclouds to innovate without limits.”
As Tulsa continues to emerge as a premier data centre hub, this multi-tenant validation fast-tracks the region’s status, providing the foundational infrastructure necessary to compete with Tier-1 markets. Engineering for the route is substantially complete, with initial construction phases successfully underway. Construction is forecast to be complete in the third quarter of 2027.
