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February 4, 2026

Inside Meta and Corning's $6bn AI Infrastructure Partnership

The US$6bn deal will see Corning supply optical fibre, cabling and connectivity to power Meta’s expanding infrastructure for AI and digital applications

Inside Meta and Corning's $6bn AI Infrastructure Partnership

TL;DR

  • Meta enters a multi-year agreement with Corning worth up to $6 billion.
  • Corning will supply optical fibre, cabling, and connectivity for Meta's AI data centres.
  • The deal supports the expansion of Meta's infrastructure for AI and digital applications.
  • Corning will expand manufacturing in North Carolina, anchoring Meta's investment.
  • The partnership strengthens US-based production for critical AI infrastructure components.
  • This collaboration is expected to create skilled US jobs and support local economies.
  • Optical solutions are essential for AI workloads due to demands on bandwidth and latency.
  • The agreement covers Corning's latest fibre, cabling, and connectivity systems for hyperscale data centres.
  • This deal reflects a broader industry trend linking infrastructure goals with domestic manufacturing.

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