AT&T is now offering a fiber solution for businesses that need faster speeds for AI applications.
Express Waves is here to move massive workloads faster than ever before.
AT&T is relying on fiber to support demanding AI models, increased cloud traffic, and synchronized edge systems across various locations.
The infrastructure operates using Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM), a technology that enables AT&T to transmit substantial data volumes through a single fiber line with speed and security.
Express Waves connects vital, high-usage routes using pre-verified capacity of 100G and 400G. | Image credit – AT&T
AT&T recently achieved data transfer rates of 1.6 terabits per second on a single wavelength during trials, which is four times faster than its current top speed. This confirmed the network's readiness for handling AI, cloud, and data-intensive tasks.
Here’s what AT&T Express Waves provides:
* High-capacity bandwidth: 100G or 400G per wavelength.
* Ultra-low latency: Designed for essential applications.
* Built-in redundancy: Alternate pathways maintain connections during disruptions.
* Private and secure: Dedicated fiber connections separate from the public internet.
"AT&T Express Waves is about giving customers exactly what they want—capacity, certainty, and speed—right when their business needs it. With turn-up times in as little as 24 hours on speeds of up to 400G that’s delivered over a private, redundant fiber architecture, we provide ultra-low latency and reliability at enterprise scale so teams can push AI, cloud, and edge workloads with confidence and keep momentum nationwide." - Julie Kutchinski, vice president of wireline products, AT&T Business, October 2025
Express Waves is intended to establish a new standard for business connections in an era where performance depends on speed.
It is designed for enterprises dealing with significant data volumes that require secure and stable data transfer. This high-capacity, direct fiber connection is suited for handling large-scale AI models or sensitive analytics.
While T-Mobile and Verizon also have fiber plans, AT&T aims to take the lead.
Verizon recently partnered with Eaton Fiber to broaden its fiber network. AT&T's introduction of Express Waves may encourage competitors to accelerate their efforts.
The major carriers—Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile—are expanding into comprehensive tech ecosystems that integrate cloud, edge, AI, and enterprise functions.
Businesses are central to this shift, as this infrastructure is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge as workloads grow heavier and more complex.
Express Waves links key high-traffic routes with pre-verified 100G and 400G capacity. | Image credit – AT&T
AT&T recently achieved data transfer rates of 1.6 terabits per second on a single wavelength during trials, which is four times faster than its current top speed. This confirmed the network's readiness for handling AI, cloud, and data-intensive tasks.
Here’s what AT&T Express Waves provides:
* High-capacity bandwidth: 100G or 400G per wavelength.
* Ultra-low latency: Designed for essential applications.
* Built-in redundancy: Alternate pathways maintain connections during disruptions.
* Private and secure: Dedicated fiber connections separate from the public internet.
"AT&T Express Waves is about giving customers exactly what they want—capacity, certainty, and speed—right when their business needs it. With turn-up times in as little as 24 hours on speeds of up to 400G that’s delivered over a private, redundant fiber architecture, we provide ultra-low latency and reliability at enterprise scale so teams can push AI, cloud, and edge workloads with confidence and keep momentum nationwide." - Julie Kutchinski, vice president of wireline products, AT&T Business, October 2025
Express Waves is intended to establish a new standard for business connections in an era where performance depends on speed.
It is designed for enterprises dealing with significant data volumes that require secure and stable data transfer. This high-capacity, direct fiber connection is suited for handling large-scale AI models or sensitive analytics.
While T-Mobile and Verizon also have fiber plans, AT&T aims to take the lead.
Verizon recently partnered with Eaton Fiber to broaden its fiber network. AT&T's introduction of Express Waves may encourage competitors to accelerate their efforts.
The major carriers—Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile—are expanding into comprehensive tech ecosystems that integrate cloud, edge, AI, and enterprise functions.
Businesses are central to this shift, as this infrastructure is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge as workloads grow heavier and more complex.
Express Waves links key high-traffic routes with pre-verified 100G and 400G capacity. | Image credit – AT&T
"AT&T Express Waves is about giving customers exactly what they want—capacity, certainty, and speed—right when their business needs it. With turn-up times in as little as 24 hours on speeds of up to 400G that’s delivered over a private, redundant fiber architecture, we provide ultra-low latency and reliability at enterprise scale so teams can push AI, cloud, and edge workloads with confidence and keep momentum nationwide." - Julie Kutchinski, vice president of wireline products, AT&T Business, October 2025
"AT&T Express Waves is about giving customers exactly what they want—capacity, certainty, and speed—right when their business needs it. With turn-up times in as little as 24 hours on speeds of up to 400G that’s delivered over a private, redundant fiber architecture, we provide ultra-low latency and reliability at enterprise scale so teams can push AI, cloud, and edge workloads with confidence and keep momentum nationwide." - Julie Kutchinski, vice president of wireline products, AT&T Business, October 2025