At Shift, we’re excited to announce a significant expansion of our Dallas network backbone. This upgrade represents an important step forward in our ongoing investment in scale, resiliency, and performance across key markets, and reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable, high-capacity connectivity for modern network requirements.
We’ve completed a new high-capacity deployment between 2323 Bryan and 1950 Stemmons, delivering a 400G-capable IP backbone supported by a 1.6 Tbps optical backbone. This deployment provides substantial headroom for growth while strengthening the foundation that supports high-performance services throughout the Dallas metro area.
Building Capacity for Modern Networks
Network demands continue to evolve as traffic volumes increase and applications require higher throughput and greater consistency. To meet these requirements, backbone infrastructure must be designed not only for current usage, but also for future expansion.
This new deployment adds additional optical capacity, bringing total optical capacity to more than 16 Tbps. By expanding capacity at the optical layer, Shift ensures the network can scale efficiently while maintaining stability and performance as demand grows.
Supporting this optical foundation is a 400G-capable IP backbone, designed to handle large traffic volumes and support high-speed services without introducing bottlenecks.
Strengthening the Dallas Backbone
Dallas is a critical market within the Shift network, serving as a major connectivity hub for customers and partners. Strengthening the backbone between 2323 Bryan and 1950 Stemmons improves the overall robustness of the Dallas metro network and enables higher-capacity services between facilities.
This upgrade enhances both capacity and resiliency by increasing available bandwidth and enabling more flexible traffic distribution across the backbone. As a result, the network is better positioned to handle traffic growth, peak usage periods, and evolving customer needs without compromise.
The deployment also lays the groundwork for continued expansion as additional capacity is brought online in the future.
Expanded Connectivity Options Between Facilities
With this backbone upgrade in place, customers in Dallas now have access to a wider range of high-speed connectivity options between facilities.
Available services include:
- 10G, 100G, and 400G wavelengths between facilities
- Scalable inter-facility connectivity supported by a high-capacity optical backbone
- A backbone architecture designed to support future growth
These options allow customers to select the capacity that best fits their requirements today, while maintaining a clear path to scale as needs evolve.
High-Capacity IP Transit in Dallas
A key benefit of this upgrade is the expansion of high-capacity IP Transit availability in Dallas. With increased backbone capacity and 400G-capable IP infrastructure, Shift is able to deliver IP Transit services designed to support demanding workloads and sustained traffic growth.
High-capacity IP Transit is now available out of:
- DAL3
- 2323 Bryan
- 1950 Stemmons
By offering IP Transit out of multiple Dallas locations, the network provides customers with flexible deployment options and improved access to high-capacity connectivity within the metro area.
Extending IP Transit Beyond Dallas
In addition to Dallas, IP Transit is also available in Atlanta and Chicago, allowing customers to deploy services across multiple markets using a consistent network foundation.
This multi-market availability supports a range of use cases, including distributed infrastructure deployments and customers with capacity requirements in more than one location. The backbone expansion in Dallas strengthens the overall network that supports IP Transit across these regions.
Contributing to a Stronger Global Network
While this deployment focuses on the Dallas metro, its impact extends beyond the local market. The expansion strengthens the global IP backbone that supports the Shift network, reinforcing overall scale, reach, and interconnection capabilities worldwide.
Each backbone upgrade improves how traffic moves between regions, enhancing capacity and resiliency across the network as a whole. As a result, customers benefit from an infrastructure designed to deliver consistent performance both locally and across broader geographies.
Focused on Resiliency and Reliability
Increased capacity plays a critical role in improving network resiliency. By expanding optical and IP backbone resources, the network is better equipped to handle traffic shifts, maintenance activities, and growth without impacting service quality.
This deployment reflects a deliberate focus on building infrastructure that supports long-term reliability. The added headroom reduces the risk of congestion and allows the network to adapt smoothly as traffic patterns change.
A Milestone for the Shift Network
This Dallas backbone upgrade is a major milestone for Shift and a testament to the work of our network and engineering teams. Delivering high-capacity infrastructure while maintaining service stability requires careful planning and execution, and this deployment demonstrates that commitment.
It’s also just one of many upgrades currently underway as Shift continues to invest in network scale, performance, and reliability across key markets.
Ready to Turn Up Serious Capacity?
If you’re looking to deploy serious capacity in Dallas, Atlanta, or Chicago, Shift’s expanded backbone and IP Transit offerings provide the scale and flexibility required for modern network deployments.
To learn more or to get started, reach out to our team at: sales@shifthosting.com
