Arelion Expands Gulf Coast Network to Boost Connectivity

Arelion is deploying a new, fully diverse network route connecting Houston, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida, via Slidell, Los Angeles; Mobile, Alabama; and Tallahassee, Florida. This expansion is designed to meet the growing demand for low-latency, terabit-scale connectivity, particularly for AI/ML applications and East-West traffic flows.

“This route spurs further growth in data center markets along the Gulf Coast through reliable connectivity that supports data transfer and replication for AI/ML models. Our latest network expansion strengthens local technology ecosystems in these regions while adding diversity to traffic flows landing in Florida from Latin America and the Caribbean, empowering our customers with enhanced resiliency and performance amid growing technology investments,” says Art Kazmierczak, Director Strategic Sales and Network Development, Arelion.

The new route directly supports wholesale and enterprise customers with robust IP services that enable seamless data transfer and replication for AI/ML models. By connecting East Coast landing stations to Points of Presence (PoPs) in Texas and Mexico, Arelion aims to strengthen the technology ecosystems in the Gulf Coast region.

This expansion introduces a new Tier 1 internet carrier option for edge markets, providing additional connectivity diversity to Atlanta’s dynamic data center sector and further linking Mexico’s growing technology hubs to hyperscale AI/ML markets in Texas. The deployment is set to go live in 1Q25.

According to Arelion, Texas ranks as the second-largest data center market in the United States, with Dallas expected to grow at a 12.7% CAGR by 2030. Similarly, Mexico’s technology sector is thriving, with its data center investments projected to reach US$3.5 billion by 2025.

The Houston-to-Jacksonville route leverages cutting-edge optical technology to meet the needs of modern data center and enterprise operations. These include open optical line systems and scalable 400G coherent pluggable optics that ensure terabit-scale capacity for customers.