ILA FACILITIES: The Hidden Infrastructure Behind AI and Hyperscale Networks

THIS WEBINAR WAS PUBLISHED BY FIBER BROADBAND ASSOCIATION ON FEBRUARY 19, 2026

Michael Thomas, Regional VP of Integration at Network Connex
By Michael Thomas Regional Vice President of Integration at Network Connex

Michael Thomas talks with Gary Bolton on Fiber for Breakfast to crack open the world of In-Line Amplifier (ILA) huts that keep internet, voice, and data networks running over long distances. From the analog roots of signal amplification to today’s digital optical technologies, this conversation explores how ILAs are redefining long-haul fiber transport between AI data centers and other key communications facilities.

Watch the full discussion to explore how ILAs work today and how new industry innovations may impact their design and implementation.