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Uniti Wholesale Expands Dark Fiber and Colocation Footprint in Key Markets
New customer agreements and infrastructure investments in Mississippi, Alabama, and Oklahoma underscore momentum with hyperscale and neo-cloud providers. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uniti Wholesale today announced a series of strategic infrastructure expansions and new customer agreements, further strengthening its position as a premier infrastructure partner for hyperscale and neo-cloud providers. These developments reflect Uniti’s strategy and its commitment to scaling
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