# Meta commits up to $6 billion to Corning for fiber-optic cable

Meta committed to paying Corning up to $6 billion through 2030 for fiber-optic cable to be used in its AI data centers. Corning is expanding its Hickory, North Carolina facility to accommodate the demand.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-01-27
- Where: Hickory, North Carolina, United States
- Value: $6.00B
- Status: announced
- Products: fiber-optic cable
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Corning](https://endata.com/companies/1685.md) (supplier)
- [Meta](https://endata.com/companies/15454.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/27/apple-supplier-corning-wins-6-billion-from-meta-for-ai-optical-fiber.html), 2026-01-27: "I think next year the hyperscalers will be our biggest customers."

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