Optical Express
Core Network
Strengthen your network with resilient, high-capacity transport via an exclusive inland backbone that connects key markets.
What Is the Optical Express Core Network?
The Optical Express Core Network is Segra’s inland long-haul backbone, purpose-built for carriers, hyperscalers, neocloud and wholesale customers who need resilient, high-capacity transport between major markets. Powered by Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme platform with up to 800G capability, the network delivers low-latency connectivity through an exclusive inland route from the Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station via Charlotte, avoiding the vulnerable coastal paths.
Coastal Routes Carry Risk.
Most national backbone routes run along the coast, directly in the path of hurricanes, flooding and concentrated fiber cuts. That creates hidden concentration risk: one adverse event can affect multiple providers that look diverse on paper.
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Storm Exposure – Coastal corridors face recurring hurricane and severe weather risk.
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Concentrated Risk – Multiple carriers sharing the same coastal path means a single event can impact them all.
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Limited Alternatives – When the coastal route goes down, most providers don’t have a true inland failover.
Upgrade to a Smarter Path Between Key Markets.
The Optical Express Core Network takes a fundamentally different approach. Our exclusive inland route connects the Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station via Charlotte to key metro markets, bypassing vulnerable coastal corridors entirely.
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Inland Resilience – A secure, weather-resistant path that avoids concentrated coastal risk
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Cable Landing Station Access – Direct connectivity to Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach CLS for international reach
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Route Diversity – A physically distinct path that strengthens your network’s overall resilience when paired with coastal routes
Up to 800G capacity on Segra’s inland backbone, connecting 14 key markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast
Features and Benefits.
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800G-Enabled Technology
Powered by Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme solution, the Optical Express Core Network supports 400GbE connectivity across any distance today, with 800G capacity enabled and ready to scale as demand grows. -
Exclusive Inland Route
Segra’s inland path from the Myrtle Beach CLS via Charlotte is a route competitors don’t have. It provides true physical diversity from the coastal corridors that carry most of the nation’s long-haul traffic. -
Cable Landing Station Access
Connect to international subsea routes through Myrtle Beach and Virginia Beach cable landing stations, giving your network global reach without relying on a single coastal corridor. -
Key Market Connectivity
The network connects 14 major markets, including Ashburn, Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Atlanta, Richmond, Pittsburgh and Columbia, with direct access to 140+ data centers nationwide via Segra’s coast-to-coast backbone. -
Low Latency and High Reliability
Optimized routing between key metro markets delivers reduced latency and best-in-class uptime, backed by Segra’s 24/7/365 network supervision and support. -
Flexible Deployment
Customer-centric deal structures, collaborative business cases and rapid deployment, with direct access to the engineers and decision-makers who build and run the network. Need to reach a site off the route? We build custom laterals and extensions to connect you.
Wholesale Services
The Optical Express Core Network serves the full spectrum of wholesale customers.
See how Segra supports your segment.
Carriers & Service Providers
Scale transport, extend market reach and protect customer traffic with dark fiber, Ethernet, IP and wavelength services built for wholesale growth.
Hyperscale, Neocloud & AI
Tap coast-to-coast capacity, resilient inland routing and custom fiber builds for AI workloads, data center interconnection and hyperscale growth.
Wireless Operators
Expand your 5G footprint with tower backhaul and aggregation that scales with your rollout.
Let’s Connect
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