supply chain

fiber spool

Broadband

Fiber suppliers pledge support for BEAD — but can they deliver?

Corning, Nokia and other suppliers say they’re ready for BEAD, but end‑customer flexibility will be key to managing limited fiber capacity.

Masha Abarinova Mar 18, 2026 1:47pm

money supply chain

Ciena reports $7B in Q1 2026 order backlog amid supply chain challenges

Mar 5, 2026 1:00pm

fiber cables with dollar signs

What you need to know about Corning’s new $6B Meta deal

Jan 27, 2026 1:17pm

torn fiber cable

Here’s how big the fiber shortage really is

Jan 23, 2026 3:45pm

fiber optic cables in rural area

Data centers will need 92,000 miles of new fiber

Dec 19, 2025 12:45pm

overworked factory

Ciena’s optical orders soar – so do its supply issues

Dec 11, 2025 2:20pm