TOP 10 – GLOBAL FIBRE NETWORK PROVIDERS

EMPLOYEES: 99,600 CEO: DAN SCHULMAN FOUNDED: 1983

Verizon, a leading US-based telecommunications company, is a global pioneer in FTTH deployment. Its Fios network, launched in 2005, is a 100 % fibre-optic system serving more than 15 million homes and businesses in the US Northeast, setting the benchmark for speed, reliability and symmetrical performance.

Its deep fibre infrastructure supports Verizon’ s premium broadband and TV services while providing critical backhaul for its award-winning 4G LTE and rapidly expanding 5G networks.

Verizon’ s long-term commitment to pure fibre has given it a sustained technological advantage over competitors still reliant on hybrid or copper networks. By prioritising quality over sheer coverage, it delivers unmatched performance in dense metropolitan areas like New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Its strategic focus has built a loyal, high-value customer base and established Fios as the core of Verizon’ s operations, enabling synergies between fixed and mobile networks and reinforcing its position as a global leader in high-speed connectivity.

46 November 2025