Zayo eyes more AI growth with $4.25B Crown Castle deal

• Zayo will acquire Crown Castle’s fiber assets, adding 90,000 route miles to its long-haul network
• The move comes as Zayo anticipates a “shift in AI gravity,” according to neXtCurve analyst Leonard Lee
• Crown Castle’s fiber business has faced financial trouble for some time

Zayo’s long-haul fiber biz just got a hefty boost, as the company announced it will acquire Crown Castle’s fiber assets for $4.25 billion.

The transaction will see Zayo add approximately 90,000…