Summary:
- EXA Infrastructure announces Project Visegrád, a major fiber backbone deployment connecting Central Europe.
- The initiative aims to improve cross-border connectivity in the region and link major cities to EXA’s network in Germany and Austria.
- The project is designed for long-term scalability and reliability, catering to hyperscalers, carriers, and enterprises.
EXA Infrastructure has recently revealed its ambitious plans for Project Visegrád, a large-scale fiber backbone deployment that is set to revolutionize cross-border connectivity in Central Europe. This initiative, considered the most significant fiber rollout in the region in the past 25 years, will establish high-capacity fiber routes linking major cities like Warsaw, Prague, Bratislava, and Budapest directly to Berlin, Frankfurt, and Vienna. Additionally, EXA Infrastructure will expand its metro fiber footprints in key cities to integrate leading carrier-neutral data centers.
Central Europe has seen rapid growth in its digital economy, but connectivity to international markets has lagged behind Western Europe. With Project Visegrád, EXA Infrastructure aims to bridge this gap and unlock the region’s full potential. According to EXA Infrastructure CEO, Jim Fagan, the new backbone will provide a resilient and scalable infrastructure to support growth markets across the Balkans, Turkey, and beyond.
The infrastructure for Project Visegrád will be designed for long-term scalability, utilizing 216-fiber Corning Ultra G.652D cable housed within HDPE ducts to maximize flexibility and allow for future technology upgrades. The routes will run through protected corridors alongside existing oil and gas infrastructure to ensure high levels of resilience. This new backbone is expected to deliver a significant improvement in performance and reliability, setting a new standard for optical networks in the region and catering to the demands of hyperscalers, carriers, and enterprises. The first fiber routes of Project Visegrád are projected to be operational by mid-2026, with further rollouts planned through 2027, showcasing EXA’s commitment to expanding its footprint in high-growth markets and meeting the evolving needs of its customers.
