# Verizon's $1B dark fiber deal with Google signals more to come

Verizon has announced a $1 billion deal to provide dark fiber to Google for connecting its data centers, calling it the first of many such agreements. The partnership highlights increasing demand for high-capacity fiber networks to support cloud computing and AI workloads. This could reshape how telecoms and hyperscalers collaborate on infrastructure.

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### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/verizon-seeks-ai-profits-with-mini-data-centers-1b-dark-fiber-deal-with-google/) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:48:41 +0000