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AT&T Deepens Fiber Push as AI Demand Drives a $3 Billion Corning Deal

AT&T is making a major long-term wager on fiber infrastructure, striking a more than $3 billion agreement with Corning as artificial intelligence and data-heavy applications accelerate demand for high-capacity networks. The move underscores how telecom operators are repositioning around the physical backbone of the digital economy, even as investors weigh the capital intensity of the strategy.