Aureon launches 100 Tb Midwest long-haul route for AI

Aureon has announced the delivery of a new 100 Tb long-haul transport route from Ellendale, North Dakota to Chicago, Illinois, built with partners t3 Broadband, Nokia, and Midco, going live in July 2026 and scalable to 400 Tb.

• Main announcement: Aureon delivered a 100 Tb long-haul transport route linking Ellendale, ND → Chicago, IL, going live July 2026, designed to scale to 400 Tb, with Aureon managing ongoing support and maintenance; partners on the build are t3 Broadband, Nokia, and Midco.
• Background and details: The deployment targets large-scale AI and cloud workloads, emphasizes low-latency fiber corridor across the Midwest (cities listed include Ellendale, Des Moines, Davenport, Chicago), cites 5 premier partners, and includes partner statements on coherent optical technology, lit solutions using Midco’s fiber, and network integration work by t3 Broadband.