FiberLight’s Dallas-Fort Worth headquarters align with emerging AI opportunities

FiberLight has relocated its corporate headquarters to the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex, positioning it to capitalize on the explosive growth of data center operations and defining a new era for Texas as a key player in the accelerating demand for AI infrastructure.

Having already built 20,000 route miles of fiber across the U.S., with a significant portion concentrated in Texas, FiberLight’s move to the Lone Star State strategically places the company at the center of a growing AI and digital innovation hub.

The service provider said this positions it to scale more efficiently and deliver next-generation infrastructure for enterprise, public sector, and hyperscale markets.

“By moving our headquarters to DFW, we’re not just planting a flag—we’re positioning ourselves at the epicenter of AI innovation, infrastructure, and growth," said Bill Major, CEO of FiberLight. "This region is a launchpad for what’s next—not just for FiberLight, but for the businesses and communities we serve.”

New customer projects

While the DFW location is new, FiberLight already has a growing presence in Texas.

The service provider has several new fiber infrastructure investments and partnerships with key customers in the state, including: 

Region 16 Education Service Center: FiberLight is constructing a 10 Gbps fiber optic network that will serve 59 school districts and over 80,000 students in the Texas Panhandle.

In addition to upgrading campus connectivity, the network will serve as a backbone for local last-mile internet service providers, catalyzing digital inclusion and expanding regional access to high-speed internet.

SH 130 Smart Infrastructure Corridor: FiberLight has invested $20 million to support the Autonomy Institute’s deployment of intelligent infrastructure along a 92-mile stretch of State Highway 130 near Austin.

Powering more than 240 Public Infrastructure Network Nodes (PINNs) with approximately 10 kilowatts of energy per node, critical infrastructure enabling autonomous systems, improving traffic safety, and supporting economic development along the corridor.

Driving economic development

As FiberLight relocates to DFW, its commitment to expand its fiber network will position it to grow its workforce and contribute to the region’s economy.

Spanning nearly 11,000 square feet, the new headquarters will house 65 employees across executive leadership, people and culture, business development, public sector, sales, engineering, IT, and vendor management. 

The service provider’s job creation and workforce development was recently recognized with the 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor, honoring the company’s efforts to recruit, retain, and develop military veterans.

Besides investing in programs that drive business growth and create jobs, FiberLight also conducts hands-on volunteer work and partnerships with community organizations. 

Recent initiatives include employee support for Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex, where team members assisted with holiday giving efforts by sorting and distributing gifts to families in need. FiberLight employees also partnered with Feed My Starving Children in nearby Richardson, TX, to help pack more than 73,000 meals for children in the Dominican Republic as part of a larger effort that delivered over 1 million meals.

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