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Lightera to Nearly Triple Submarine Fiber Capacity by 2029

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Lightera to Nearly Triple Submarine Fiber Capacity by 2029

Copenhagen – – September 21, 2026 -- Lightera has committed major capital to expand submarine optical fiber manufacturing in Denmark and the United States, a move set to nearly triple production capacity by 2029.

Lightera targets tripled output to meet surging subsea bandwidth demand

The expansion covers Lightera's manufacturing centers in Brøndby, Denmark, and Norcross, Georgia, which supply optical fiber for undersea communications networks worldwide. Company CEO Holly Hulse said the investment secures existing customer commitments while preparing capacity for future submarine cable programs.