GlobeLink Holdings and Texas Critical Data Centers signed a memorandum of understanding to construct a 1,600-mile high-capacity fiber optic network across Texas. The project is engineered for AI, hyperscale, and cloud workloads, targeting sub-5 millisecond latency and more than 30 Tbps per fiber pair. Texas Critical Data Centers is a joint venture of Sharon AI and New Era Energy & Digital.
The new fiber backbone will connect with GlobeLink’s existing 2,400-mile terrestrial and subsea infrastructure, linking major hubs such as Mexico City, Corpus Christi, Odessa, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas. By leveraging Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), GlobeLink’s platform will deliver high-capacity, low-latency interconnects to support AI data centers and cloud platforms. Texas Critical Data Centers’ flagship site will connect directly into the GlobeLink system, offering carrier-neutral access, scalability, and redundancy.
The partnership intends to close connectivity gaps and expand access for underserved communities while positioning Texas as a premier hub for AI-ready digital infrastructure. Global Connect Enterprises facilitated the collaboration between GlobeLink and Texas Critical Data Centers.
• 1,600-mile fiber optic network planned across Texas
• Sub-5 ms latency and 30+ Tbps per fiber pair
• Integration with GlobeLink’s 2,400-mile fiber system, including terrestrial and subsea routes
• Carrier-neutral, AI-optimized design for hyperscale workloads
• Global Connect Enterprises enabled the partnership
“This agreement aligns perfectly with our vision of building future-ready data environments that serve the rapidly growing needs of artificial intelligence and critical data processing,” said Wolf Schubert, CEO of Sharon AI.
🌐 Analysis: This announcement underscores the increasing convergence of AI-focused data centers with purpose-built fiber infrastructure. GlobeLink joins a growing list of providers — including Zayo, Google, and Lumen — racing to deliver ultra-low-latency networks optimized for AI and HPC workloads. The 1,600-mile Texas build reflects the region’s emergence as a critical hub for AI compute and renewable-powered data campuses, with similar expansions underway in Dallas, Houston, and West Texas.
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