Verizon says network build activity rose over 20% year on year

Verizon said on 11 May 2026 that its network build activity increased by more than 20% year on year as it expanded fiber and used artificial intelligence tools in construction planning.

Verizon executive Srini Kalapala said the operator is accelerating network construction and using AI to streamline parts of the build process. The comments were reported by RCR Wireless on 11 May 2026. The source said Verizon’s build activity is increasing by over 20% year on year.

Verizon said the Frontier acquisition will take its fiber footprint past 30 million premises passed. The source linked that fiber expansion to Verizon’s broader network strategy. The article did not provide a more detailed breakdown of the fiber total in the excerpt provided.

Verizon said it is also betting on AI and edge computing as part of its next phase of network and enterprise development. The source described AI as a tool to streamline construction and identified edge computing as a strategic focus area. The excerpt provided did not include further technical or financial details.