Structured Cabling Market Gets a Construction-Sector Lift as new offices and factories build network infrastructure into projects worth billions
Meta Platforms signed a multi-year supply agreement worth up to USD 6 billion with Corning Incorporated in January 2026 to secure fiber optic cabling for its AI-driven data center expansion, underscoring the scale of hyperscale demand now shaping a market that new research from FactMR values at USD 12.2 billion in 2025, with the Structured Cabling Market projected to reach USD 21.3 billion by 2036 — a 5.2% CAGR over the 2026–2036 forecast period. The Meta-Corning deal isn't an isolated bet. Prysmian Group announced a €450 million investment to expand its own fiber optic capacity in March 2025, while Vocus Group completed a roughly A$5.25 billion acquisition of TPG Telecom's fiber assets and enterprise business in July 2025 to build scale in fiber and enterprise connectivity. CommScope, meanwhile, continues to lean on its end-to-end connectivity portfolio across data center and telecom accounts, and Nexans has built out its position in sustainable, high-performance cabling ac...