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Verizon sees potential in dark fiber-based 5G backhaul

A Verizon executive said the provider is keen on adding more dark fiber to its diet, citing the potential of near ubiquitous bandwidth to support current 4G and upcoming 5G wireless deployments.

David Small, EVP of wireless operations for Verizon, told investors during the Oppenheimer 19th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference that dark fiber allows Verizon to more rapidly scale bandwidth since they control the asset.

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