ADOT, eX² Technology Partner in the Valley

ADOT, eX² Technology partner in the Valley

Cox Communications has signed a long-term agreement to lease fiber along Interstate 17, a step that is set to bring faster, more reliable internet to rural Arizona communities.

Arizona, eX², and Cox Partner on 20-Year Fiber Deal to Expand Rural Broadband

Sept. 23, 2025 - eX² Technology, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation and the Arizona Commerce Authority, has finalized a 20-year agreement with Cox Communications to lease 141 miles of dark fiber along the I-17 corridor, advancing Arizona’s effort to expand broadband in underserved communities.The deal directly supports an existing E-rate project to connect schools and libraries in northern Arizona. Cox plans to extend s…