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title: "Akanda’s First Towers & Fiber to Ramp Up Leasing of Central Mexico Dark Fiber Network"
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description: "Akanda Corp, through its subsidiary First Towers & Fiber Corp, operates the largest dark fiber optic network in Central Mexico, covering 700 km. The network is anchored by a 20-year lease with Telefónica and plans to expand leasing starting in 2026 to increase tenants and revenue. This expansion aims to meet rising connectivity demand and enhance Akanda's revenue mix. The company focuses on telecommunications infrastructure development, partnering with carriers to provide reliable connectivity solutions. Current market cap is $1.85M with a trading volume of 1,376,505."
datetime: "2026-02-27T21:17:17.000Z"
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# Akanda’s First Towers & Fiber to Ramp Up Leasing of Central Mexico Dark Fiber Network

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The latest update is out from Akanda Corp ( (AKAN) ).

Akanda Corp., through its wholly owned Mexican subsidiary First Towers & Fiber Corp., operates what it describes as the largest dark fiber optic network in Central Mexico, spanning roughly 700 kilometres and serving major industrial corridors and high-growth state economies. The infrastructure is anchored by a 20-year lease with Telefónica, which currently uses only a small portion of the network’s 24 available fiber pairs, alongside capacity leased to Marcatel.

In a February 27, 2026 announcement, Akanda and FTF outlined plans to expand leasing of this underutilized dark fiber network starting in 2026, aiming to add more tenants and boost recurring revenue with limited additional capital outlay. Management argues that the network’s scale, redundancy and available capacity position FTF as a key shared infrastructure provider for rising connectivity demand in Central Mexico, with potential implications for the region’s telecom competition and for Akanda’s long-term revenue mix.

**More about Akanda Corp**

First Towers & Fiber Corp. is an emerging telecommunications infrastructure developer in Mexico, focused on cellular tower construction and dark fiber networks. The company partners with national carriers and technology providers to deliver scalable, reliable connectivity solutions that support commercial growth and digital inclusion in fast-growing regional markets.

**Average Trading Volume:** 1,376,505

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Sell

**Current Market Cap:** $1.85M

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