IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum platform company, and Florida LambdaRail (FLR), Florida’s existing statewide research and education fiber optic network, announced an agreement to support delivering on FLR's vision for a quantum-safe network spanning Florida.
Together with Florida Quantum and local colleges and universities, the groups’ first step will seek to create a nearly 100 mile quantum corridor from Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade connecting three research and education institutions.
“Creating a statewide quantum network in Florida will mark another major milestone in the deployment of IonQ’s global quantum platform,” said CEO Niccolo de Masi in this morning’s news release.
“IonQ's quantum-secure communications and advanced networking capabilities strengthen innovation ecosystems, improve resiliency, and lay the foundation for future public and private sector applications.”
The Master Service Agreement (MSA), announced at the 2026 eMerge Americas Conference + Expo, represents one of the most advanced efforts in the United States to transition critical fiber infrastructure toward quantum-secure communications. It builds on a series of collaborations across public and private sectors, aimed at accelerating the state’s quantum infrastructure and investment ecosystem.
The intended first phase will establish a three-node corridor linking select area colleges over the existing Florida LambdaRail fiber network. The system will use IonQ’s quantum key distribution (QKD) technology, enabling detection of any interception attempt and significantly strengthening protection against future cyber threats.
IONQ shares sank 57 cents, or 1.3%, to $42.10.
