Amazon announced a multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning Incorporated to supply optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions for Amazon's data center infrastructure across the United States.

The deal will create 1,000 jobs at Corning's manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and support hundreds of additional construction positions to expand Corning's facilities, according to the companies' announcement.

Amazon and Corning will collaborate on expanding a Fiber Optic Technician Training Program with Catawba Valley Community College to train students for careers in fiber optic manufacturing and technical roles.

"Amazon's investments in North Carolina have created more than 26,000 jobs across the state," said Matt Garman, CEO of AWS. "This multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning continues that commitment, channeling investment into American manufacturing and creating 1,000 new jobs at their facilities near our data centers."

Wendell Weeks, chairman and CEO of Corning, called the agreement "a significant milestone for Corning and for American manufacturing." Corning will expand production to meet Amazon's fiber optic requirements for its data center operations.

The agreement builds on Amazon's previously announced $10 billion investment plan in North Carolina to expand cloud computing infrastructure. Amazon has invested more than $20 billion in North Carolina since 2010, creating over 26,000 jobs across logistics, cloud infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors in the state.

Amazon has provided training for nearly 7,000 people in North Carolina through workforce development and upskilling programs. The company contributed more than $72 million to North Carolina charities and organizations in the last decade, with $10 million allocated to 26 local community partners in 2025.