SOUTHGATE, Mich. — June 24, 2025 — Light Source Communications (LSC), a leading provider of secure, scalable, reliable connectivity on state-of-the-art dark fiber networks, announces it has completed work on a new dark fiber network in Kansas City, Mo. delivering new opportunities to the region’s tech-rich ecosystem at a time when Artificial Intelligence and other high-performance computing technologies are driving demand for greater connectivity.
The 35-mile metro ring already has a major hyperscaler as the anchor tenant, with more on the way, as well as connections to four data centers so far. The Kansas City route is the first of LSC’s four new network builds to be completed this year, with projects in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tulsa, Okla. also on track to be finished in 2025.
“We’re thrilled to raise a toast to this exciting milestone,” said Debra Freitas, CEO of LSC. “Expanding into the Kansas City market is a key step in our strategic growth across high-demand U.S. regions. As AI and high-performance computing continue to drive unprecedented connectivity needs, we remain committed to delivering high-capacity, low-latency solutions to organizations of all sizes. As a carrier-neutral, customer-agnostic provider, LSC is proud to support the evolving demands of today’s digital economy.”
Kansas City is the third fastest-growing tech market in the U.S. and has emerged as a hub for innovative data center projects. The area’s advanced infrastructure, thriving tech sector and skilled workforce make it a premier location for LSC’s state-of-the-art dark fiber solutions. The route will be entirely underground, delivering the greatest reliability and network security possible through a high fiber count and conduit system.
The Kansas City project follows a similar pattern to LSC’s other dark fiber builds underway. In Las Vegas, the company is building a critical 60-mile route that will bring hyperconnectivity to one of the country’s fastest-growing data center markets. The Phoenix network will encompass 300+ miles and 15 rings. In Tulsa, LSC is adding 80 miles of new fiber to its existing 50-mile network. In addition to all of the networks being underground, all are anchored by a hyperscale tenant.
LSC is a carrier neutral, owner-operator of networks serving enterprises throughout the U.S. For more information about LSC, visit lscfiber.com.
