In my travels I have looked for Dark Fiber research. I have not found much of anything for the current state of long haul in the US. I have not found much actual research on regional fiber either although that is a bit easier to get raw data on. I have found a good bit of informaiton on the need for and lack of fiber to wireless/cellular towers.
This report from ABIresearch runs the gamut from T1/E1, Microwave, Ethernet over Copper, Ethernet over Fiber, to CATV.
The NPRG Report overview is particularly telling...
"Consumer enthusiasm for mobile web services and rich media applications is accelerating, and will continue to do so as 4G services like WiMAX and LTE become widespread.
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