Hotwire Communications is partnering with Nokia to modernize its network in North Carolina. The announcement below was originally published by Nokia on November 4, 2026.
Nokia today announced that it has been selected by Hotwire Communications to deploy a next-generation network in North Carolina. The new network architecture is set to make Hotwire’s network AI-fabric ready, positioning the company to meet growing demand for high-performance connectivity from residential and business customers.
The optimized architecture is designed to reduce the number of network elements traffic must cross, supporting lower latency and a better user experience, including for emerging AI-powered applications and inference-related traffic. The Nokia 7750 Service Router consolidates IP routing and optical capabilities into a single platform, helping Hotwire simplify network architecture, reduce device count, lower operational complexity and improve power and cooling efficiency.
“Getting our network AI-fabric ready was a strategic design decision. By simplifying our architecture with Nokia, we’re reducing complexity, improving latency, and building a more energy-efficient network, one that’s ready for the next wave of AI-driven demand from our customers. This investment ensures we can keep delivering the fastest, most advanced services to our customers.”
Pragsh Pillai, Chief Technology Officer, Hotwire Communications
“We are proud to partner with Hotwire Communications as it modernizes its network for the AI era. This project is a clear example of how a regional provider can use Nokia technology to simplify its architecture, make its network AI-fabric ready, and create more value for residential and business customers through improved performance, efficiency, and operational simplicity.”
Greg Dorai, Senior VP and General Manager, IP Networks, Nokia
With go-live expected for early 2027, the project demonstrates Nokia’s ability in delivering both advanced hardware platforms and the professional services expertise required to operationalize complex IP and data center network deployments.
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About Hotwire Communications
Hotwire Communications, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been an innovative leader in fiber-optic technology since 2002. Operating a 100% fiber-optic network, the company serves customers throughout Florida, Georgia, Texas, the Carolinas, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Hotwire Communications offers multi-Gigabit internet, HD and 4K IPTV, voice, home security, and automation through its Fision® product line, along with targeted advertising via its Multimedia Advertising Solutions.
Recognized for innovation and service, Hotwire Communications has received several prestigious awards, including multiple awards from Cablefax for revolutionary innovation in the telecom industry, and multiple Stevie Awards for outstanding customer service.
For more information, please visit www.hotwirecommunications.com.
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity infrastructure, enabling the AI supercycle. We build networks that connect intelligence and deliver a comprehensive connectivity solution across fixed, mobile, IP, optical, core, and data center networks. With security by design, AI-driven innovation, and AI-optimized architecture, Nokia delivers trusted infrastructure that enables AI to scale and advances connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Media Contact
Karla Nelson-Thatcher – karla.thatcher@hotwiremail.com