Ziply Fiber Expands Data Center Connectivity in Washington
The company completed new fiber projects in Quincy and Lynnwood to meet rising demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Data Centers
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Ziply Fiber has finalized new infrastructure projects in Quincy and Lynnwood to bolster connectivity across the Pacific Northwest. The company is now an on-net carrier at the Csquare data center campus in Lynnwood.
Why it matters
The region is currently balancing high demand for cloud and artificial intelligence growth against regulatory moratoria and power grid constraints. Upgraded fiber networks are essential to supporting the operational needs of nearly 300 data center facilities in the area.
Ziply Fiber has increased its sales of 400G wavelength products by 3x year-over-year. The new fiber ring in Quincy creates a fully redundant loop to support high-capacity data transmission between facilities.
The players
Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber is a telecommunications company providing high-speed fiber internet and enterprise connectivity solutions across the Pacific Northwest.
Csquare
Csquare is a specialized data center campus located in Lynnwood that provides critical infrastructure for cloud and enterprise computing.
The details
Ziply Fiber completed the Northern Link Route earlier this year and launched a new fiber ring in Quincy to ensure reliable connectivity. In Lynnwood, the company established an on-net carrier presence at the Csquare data center campus located at 17300 Hwy 99.
Timeline
Earlier in 2026: Ziply Fiber launched the Northern Link Route.
The Tech Race
This project reflects the broader regional arms race to upgrade network capacity in the face of intense demand for AI and cloud compute. These fiber installations replace older infrastructure with high-speed 400G connectivity to remain competitive in the Pacific Northwest market.
Business customers relying on the Csquare campus or facilities in Quincy will gain access to higher-capacity redundant fiber routes. These upgrades ensure more stable and faster data transfers for enterprises managing cloud-based workflows in the region.
The takeaway
Reliable high-speed infrastructure is the backbone of the region's growing digital economy. Companies should review their current connectivity redundancy to ensure their data centers can handle the intensifying demands of modern AI processing.
Further reading
Learn more about local network developments at the Washington Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lightwave.
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