Louisiana (State Broadband Office)

Louisiana’s approved BEAD plan will fund new fiber broadband construction to reach 80% of the state’s eligible locations, supported by the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The project is part of the awarded federal funding aimed at closing connectivity gaps in rural areas.

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Nevada (State Broadband Office)

Nevada’s BEAD plan, now approved by NTIA, will fund fiber buildouts to approximately 65% of eligible locations, representing a major statewide infrastructure initiative backed by federal BEAD program grants.

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Virginia (State Broadband Office)

Virginia’s BEAD plan was approved by NTIA, allowing the state to access federal broadband funding for fiber expansion across unserved and underserved communities. The approval positions Virginia to begin construction on high-speed connectivity projects.

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LFT Fiber

LFT Fiber completed a broadband expansion project in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, under the GUMBO 1.0 program. The project brought high-speed internet to 26 homes and 14 businesses in Crowley and Church Point, enhancing connectivity for local industries such as agriculture and energy.

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Optimum

Optimum announced a $40 million investment to expand its 100% fiber-to-the-home network across several New Jersey communities, including Woodbridge, Clark, and Linden, with future deployments planned in Winfield, Rahway, Roselle, Carteret, and Perth Amboy by spring 2026. This expansion will bring high-speed fiber internet, mobile, TV, and phone services to thousands of new residential and business customers.

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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes were awarded over $22 million through the federal Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to build out high-speed internet infrastructure on the Fort Hall Reservation in southeastern Idaho. They have begun work on their first segment of fiber and are developing a hybrid fiber and wireless network to cover approximately 800 square miles and connect all five district lodges. The effort aims to bring broadband access to roughly 2,400 underserved households.

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Wecom Fiber

Wecom Fiber, an Arizona-based broadband provider, has been awarded $195 million in BEAD funds to deliver fiber connectivity across 17 project areas in eight Arizona counties. The funding will support expansion to homes and businesses as part of the state’s $967 million rural broadband initiative, expected to begin construction in early 2026.

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Bluepeak

Bluepeak announced a $150 million investment to expand its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network across South Dakota, extending its total planned reach to over 175,000 households and businesses. This multi-year build will upgrade infrastructure and expand service in cities including Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Vermillion, and nearby communities.

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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes received over $22 million from the federal Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to deploy high-speed fiber-optic and wireless internet across the Fort Hall Reservation in southeastern Idaho. After delays caused by planning issues and a 2024 cyberattack, the tribes have begun issuing permits and building the first two-mile segment of fiber, marking the start of their infrastructure rollout.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber announced a $60 million investment to build a fiber-to-the-home network serving nearly 50,000 homes in Kern County, California. This project marks their entry into California, the tenth state in their footprint, with construction beginning in early 2026 and additional nearby markets planned for expansion.

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Highline

Highline has partnered with Bastrop County on the $43 million BOOT II broadband program to bring fiber-optic internet to more than 10,000 rural homes by 2026. The project aims to deliver high-speed connectivity across underserved areas, addressing long-standing infrastructure gaps and significantly expanding subscriber access.

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Nemont Communications

Nemont Communications received $10 million in USDA ReConnect program funding to build fiber broadband infrastructure across approximately 500 square miles in southeastern Montana, including the town of Belfry. The project will deliver high-speed fiber service to around 1,000 households, replacing older copper infrastructure and dramatically improving connectivity in the region.

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First Responder Network Authority

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced plans to expand its nationwide FirstNet network by directing its network contractor AT&T to deploy over 135 new purpose-built cell sites across the United States. The expansion aims to enhance broadband coverage for first responders, particularly in rural and remote areas, and includes continued investments in indoor coverage solutions with over 14,000 miniature cell sites.

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Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority announced the distribution of grants for broadband expansion, allocating funds primarily to fiber-optic projects with additional awards to wireless and satellite providers. These grants are part of the state’s effort to connect all eligible rural locations to high-speed internet under revised federal broadband program rules.

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Truvista Fiber

Truvista Fiber has acquired SlyTel, a municipal fiber operator serving residential customers in Sylvester, Georgia. This acquisition extends Truvista’s footprint in southern Georgia and represents continued fiber network expansion across the region.

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Wyyerd Fiber

Wyyerd Fiber has begun construction of new last-mile fiber infrastructure in Avondale, located in the West Valley of the Phoenix metro area. The Arizona-based operator is also continuing expansion into the Tucson metro area, signaling ongoing market growth within the state.

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WANRack

WANRack has initiated construction on a new E-Rate funded fiber WAN in Columbia County, Florida. The project, developed in partnership with United Data Technologies and the Columbia County School District, will connect all district schools with a dedicated private fiber network.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber will invest $60M to launch service in California, beginning construction in early 2026 in Bakersfield with plans to reach 50,000 homes across Kern County. This marks another major expansion following recent growth initiatives in Washington state.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber announced a $250 million investment to expand its 100-percent fiber-optic internet network into Washington state. The project will bring high-speed fiber service to over 200,000 homes in Grays Harbor and King counties, with construction beginning soon in Ocean Shores and Federal Way and first customer service expected in early Q1 2026.

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Kansas Office of Broadband Development

The Kansas Office of Broadband Development received federal approval for its $166.6 million final BEAD proposal. The funding will be used to expand high-speed internet access to 26,673 eligible households and businesses across Kansas through 14 selected subrecipients, using fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite technologies.

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Wecom Fiber

Wecom Fiber has been awarded $195 million by the State of Arizona through the BEAD program to expand high-speed broadband connectivity across rural and underserved communities. The company will use this funding, matched with private investment, to connect more than 66,000 homes and businesses across 17 project areas in eight counties, building an extensive fiber network throughout the state.

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GeoLinks

GeoLinks secured nearly $180 million in California’s provisional $1.86 billion BEAD allocation to expand its broadband service in the state. The funding will support new fiber deployments aimed at improving rural connectivity.

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GFiber

GFiber is expanding access to its symmetrical 20-gig service through the rollout of a new, smaller optical network terminal (ONT) designed by Nokia. This device is three times smaller and easier to install than its original version, enabling GFiber to scale deployments of its 20-gig offering to the 90% of homes and businesses within its footprint that are already 20-gig capable.

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Santa Clara Pueblo

The Santa Clara Pueblo received a $100,000 planning grant from New Mexico’s Grant Writing, Engineering and Planning Program (GWEP) to design a three-phase broadband project. The initiative will involve building a fiber line connecting Routes 84/285 and Route 399, providing services to homes and Wi-Fi coverage for safety and security around Black Mesa Golf Club.

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Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe

The Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe received a $100,000 GWEP planning grant from the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion to begin design and engineering for a broadband network. The Tribe has already secured an additional $500,000 in infrastructure funding to support fiber installation, equipment purchases, and trenching to bring connectivity to its homeland in southern New Mexico.

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RightFiber

RightFiber, a brand of Ritter Communications, announced a $5 million investment to build a new fiber network in El Dorado, Arkansas. The expansion will deliver residential speeds up to 5 Gbps and business speeds up to 100 Gbps, marking the company’s continued growth in the southern U.S. broadband market.

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Ritter Communications

Ritter Communications, headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, operates RightFiber and provides broadband, telecom, video, and data center services across the southern U.S. The company is backing RightFiber’s El Dorado expansion as part of its broader infrastructure and community investment strategy.

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Shentel

Shentel completed a multi-year rural broadband expansion project in Shenandoah County, Virginia, funded through two Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grants totaling $20 million. The project exceeded expectations, expanding broadband access to 7,257 homes and businesses, surpassing the original goal of 6,586 locations.

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City of Ellensburg

The City of Ellensburg received grant funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Broadband Infrastructure Program to build out the Fiber Extension and Fixed Wireless Broadband project. The initiative will connect nearly 500 unserved rural homes northwest of Ellensburg, offering fiber internet speeds up to 1 Gbps and fixed wireless speeds of at least 50 Mbps.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber, a 100-percent fiber-optic network operator, has expanded its presence in Statesville, North Carolina following its acquisition of BridgeNET Fiber. The company is rolling out fiber service to more than 18,000 premises, with over 5,000 already fiber-ready, and is conducting active construction in multiple neighborhoods while exploring broader expansion across Western North Carolina.

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BridgeNET Fiber

BridgeNET Fiber, originally founded in Statesville, North Carolina, was acquired by Ripple Fiber in 2025. The acquisition adds local expertise and community ties, strengthening Ripple Fiber’s footprint and accelerating fiber deployment in the region.

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Astound

Astound announced the launch of a new fixed wireless access (FWA) network expanding high-speed internet and Wi-Fi service to more than 26,000 homes in Northern California, including Davis, Yolo, and Placer counties. This marks Astound’s first service offering in the Davis market and includes approximately 2,000 previously unserved rural homes, supporting the company’s effort to bridge the digital divide.

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Airband

Airband won the Connected Communities Award for its next generation Fixed Wireless Access solution, which offers a ten-fold improvement over its previous technology. The upgraded platform is enhancing connectivity for underserved communities and represents significant growth momentum in rural and hard-to-reach markets.

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Michigan High-Speed Internet Office

The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office is managing and coordinating a $920 million federal broadband infrastructure expansion across rural northern Michigan. The four-year initiative will connect 200,000 additional homes and businesses and add 31,000 miles of fiber-optic network, supported by $550 million in matching provider funds.

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Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN)

The ROBIN program provides grants to local Michigan communities to support broadband expansion projects. It is projected to bring high-speed internet access to 50,000 additional households by 2026, supplementing the state’s larger connectivity initiative.

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Wecom Fiber

Wecom Fiber, a broadband provider based in Kingman, Arizona, has been awarded $195 million through the state’s Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) program to build fiber networks reaching more than 66,000 rural homes and businesses across eight Arizona counties. The project spans 17 construction areas and represents the state’s largest single BEAD award, supporting long-term, high-speed connectivity in underserved communities.

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Fidium

Fidium, formerly known as Consolidated Communications, is accelerating its fiber expansion with a focus on rural markets. The company closed two major asset-backed security transactions totaling $2.62 billion in 2025 to fund fiber growth, targeting 240,000 fiber passings this year and 275,000 next. Fidium has also received preliminary BEAD awards in Maine, New Hampshire, and New York and continues to invest heavily in both consumer broadband and data center connectivity.

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Santa Clara Pueblo

Santa Clara Pueblo received a $100,000 planning grant from New Mexico’s Grant Writing, Engineering and Planning Program to design a three-phase fiber broadband project. The initiative will connect homes and provide Wi-Fi coverage for safety and security around the Pueblo-owned Black Mesa Golf Club in Rio Arriba County.

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Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe

The Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe received a $100,000 state grant to begin design and engineering for a high-speed broadband network serving its unserved homeland in southern New Mexico. The Tribe has also secured $500,000 in infrastructure funding for fiber, equipment, and trenching to support this future broadband buildout.

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Michigan High-Speed Internet Office

The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office is administering broadband infrastructure projects backed by $920 million in federal funding and $550 million in matching provider contributions. The investments will add 31,000 miles of fiber and expand access to 200,000 homes and businesses across rural northern Michigan.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber announced plans to expand its fiber infrastructure into Merrimac, Massachusetts, partnering with the Merrimac Municipal Light Department to serve approximately 3,000 households. This marks a significant geographic expansion beyond its existing projects north of Worcester.

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IQ Fiber

IQ Fiber, a 100% fiber-optic internet provider, has completed its acquisition and rebranding of Maryland-based ThinkBig Networks. With the integration finalized, IQ Fiber plans to accelerate network deployment and expansion to additional communities across the Chesapeake Bay and the Mid-Atlantic region, introducing new high-speed residential and business plans.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber announced an expansion of its fiber internet network to the community of Merrimac, Massachusetts, in partnership with the Merrimac Municipal Light Department. The project will deliver high-speed fiber connectivity to over 3,000 households, with construction underway and first customers expected by Spring 2026. Ripple Fiber is also continuing construction in Holden and West Boylston and plans to open a new office in Clinton, Massachusetts, in early 2026.

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Merrimac Municipal Light Department

The Merrimac Municipal Light Department is partnering with Ripple Fiber to bring fiber internet to over 3,000 households in Merrimac, Massachusetts. The utility is completing make-ready work and installing new poles to support deployment of the new fiber infrastructure.

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Vermont Community Broadband Board

The board is engaged in developing plans under BEAD, with Chair Christine Hallquist highlighting concerns about conflicting federal guidance affecting Vermont’s ability to direct remaining BEAD funds toward non-deployment uses like workforce and digital inclusion activities.

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Massachusetts Broadband Institute

The Healey-Driscoll Administration, through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, announced $4.5 million in funding to strengthen internet service and expand digital education — an initiative expected to improve connectivity and broadband access across Massachusetts communities.

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Cajun Broadband

Cajun Broadband has completed a broadband expansion project in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana through ConnectLA’s GUMBO 1.0 program. The initiative brought reliable high-speed internet to homes and businesses in rural communities such as Gueydan and Erath, supporting critical local sectors including agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.

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ThinkBig Networks

ThinkBig Networks, serving Maryland with a local fiber network, has been fully integrated into IQ Fiber and will continue network expansion in the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic regions under the IQ Fiber brand.

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Astound Broadband

Astound Broadband has launched a fixed wireless access (FWA) service reaching more than 26,000 homes across northern California, including Auburn, Davis, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Newcastle, Penryn, and Roseville. This marks the company's first presence in the Davis market and includes over 2,000 homes in rural regions previously lacking broadband service. The initiative expands Astound’s footprint through new Wi-Fi and data plans offering speeds up to 500 Mbps, signaling strategic growth in underconnected suburban and rural areas.

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Hunter Communications

Hunter Communications, Oregon’s largest privately owned fiber-optic internet provider, is being acquired by Oak Hill Capital. The investment will support Hunter in accelerating its fiber-to-the-premises expansion across Oregon and Northern California.

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Pulse

Pulse, the community-owned broadband utility for Northern Colorado, continues expanding its fiber network beyond Loveland into Timnath and additional areas within Larimer County. The company provides high-speed internet service with a focus on connecting local communities through reliable fiber infrastructure.

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Hunter Communications

Hunter Communications will receive investment through its acquisition by Oak Hill Capital, which will provide resources to accelerate the company’s fiber network buildout and service area expansion.

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Cajun Broadband

Cajun Broadband announced participation in the GUMBO 1.0 program, a $176 million broadband investment connecting over 65,000 locations across 48 Louisiana parishes. This project represents a significant fiber buildout to improve high-speed connectivity in rural areas such as Vermilion Parish.

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Ezee Fiber

Ezee Fiber, backed by infrastructure investor I-Squared, is expanding its fiber-to-the-home and enterprise fiber network across Houston, New Mexico (Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe), Washington (Puget Sound region down to Vancouver, WA), and Illinois (Chicago metro area). The company is actively building in more than 80 municipalities by the end of 2026 and has recently acquired Tachus Fiber Internet to strengthen its Houston footprint and accelerate customer growth.

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Tachus Fiber Internet

Tachus Fiber Internet, based in The Woodlands, Texas, was recently acquired by Ezee Fiber to combine networks and expand fiber service options for residents in northern Houston. The acquisition will deliver higher speeds and improved pricing for existing Tachus customers as part of Ezee Fiber’s broader regional expansion strategy.

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Surf Internet

Surf Internet continues to expand high-speed fiber service across the Great Lakes region. The company completed its 200,000th fiber passing and plans to reach an additional 75,000 addresses by the end of 2025, aided by awards from the Indiana Connectivity Program to connect unserved and underserved communities.

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Blue Stream Fiber

Blue Stream Fiber expanded into the Houston market after establishing a strong presence in Florida, serving 385,000 residents across 500 communities. The company’s investment targets Houston’s rapidly growing multifamily housing market, working with HOAs and developers to extend fiber connectivity.

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Omni Fiber

OMNI Fiber, backed by Oak Hill Capital, is investing hundreds of millions to expand fiber service in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The company has also launched Omni Mobile, providing nationwide mobile coverage, and recently merged with Lit Fiber to further scale its network presence.

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unWired Broadband

unWired Broadband, a leading rural internet provider in California, is investing $10 million to bring a next-generation fiber network to Wasco, California. The project will extend high-speed access to nearly 6,000 addresses, with completion expected in early 2026.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber plans to build 1.5 million fiber passings across 15 states over five years. Recent growth includes acquiring BridgeNET Fiber and merging with HyperFiber, expanding the provider’s operations to eight states with two more planned by the year's end.

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Nextlink Internet

Nextlink Internet is rapidly transitioning from fixed wireless to rural fiber broadband, announcing multiple fiber expansion projects in Texas and beyond. The company also opened a Digital Empowerment Center in Seward, Nebraska, emphasizing community engagement alongside network growth.

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Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband is expanding fiber connectivity in underserved rural communities such as Sealy, Texas, through its ‘Rise Fiber’ initiative. The company operates across 16 states and aims to offer affordable, contract-free broadband as it grows its rural fiber presence.

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Glo Fiber

Glo Fiber, a fiber internet provider under parent company Shentel, is expanding its high-speed fiber-to-the-home service into new areas. The company references active construction in collaboration with local governments and federal agencies to bring faster internet speeds to neighborhoods not yet serviceable, indicating ongoing network expansion projects.

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Google Fiber

Google Fiber announced ongoing expansion plans to bring its high-speed internet service to additional U.S. cities and states. The company is actively growing its footprint every day, signaling continued investment in market expansion for its GFiber service lineup including 1 Gig, 3 Gig, and 8 Gig residential plans.

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OSO Internet Solutions

OSO Internet Solutions received a $5.79 million ARPA grant to deploy nearly 50 miles of fiber in Cibola County, New Mexico. The project connected 109 homes in Pine Meadow Ranches near Ramah and linked through the company’s mainline with Lumen Technologies, extending connectivity across Ramah Navajo Tribal allotments.

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Sacred Wind/Ethos Broadband

Sacred Wind/Ethos Broadband utilized a $1.04 million ARPA grant to install fixed-wireless systems serving 410 locations in McKinley County, New Mexico. The project expanded broadband access to the Western Skies subdivision in Gallup and the unincorporated community of Thoreau.

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Transworld Network LLC

Transworld Network LLC received a $1.5 million grant from the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion to bring fixed wireless broadband service to 484 unserved or underserved students and faculty in the Silver Consolidated School District in Silver City, New Mexico. The funding will support the construction of towers and installation of wireless receivers, with project completion expected by June 30, 2026.

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NM Surf

Santa Fe-based NM Surf received a $2,395,072 grant through the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion to deploy broadband access connecting 250 rural New Mexico schools and their staffs. As part of the initiative, the connected facilities will receive three years of complimentary service under the Student Connect program.

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Archtop Fiber

Archtop Fiber secured roughly $200 million in new funding from Monroe Capital to expand operations in the Northeast, including planned growth into new territories in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The company is also pursuing grants in Massachusetts and focuses on rolling out multi-gigabit fiber services to underserved rural communities.

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Blue Stream Fiber

Blue Stream Fiber announced expansion into the Houston, Texas market after building a strong presence in Florida. The company plans to collaborate with HOAs, developers, and builders to serve new multifamily communities in one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions.

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GoNetspeed

GoNetspeed received $9 million in funding from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Capital Projects Fund to expand fiber networks. The ISP is also investing $250 million to bring fiber broadband to 27 communities across Massachusetts as part of its ongoing northeastern expansion.

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unWired Broadband

unWired Broadband committed $10 million to a fiber project in Wasco, California that will extend service to nearly 6,000 addresses by early 2026. The Central Valley ISP continues to grow its hybrid fixed wireless and fiber footprint, extending broadband to underserved areas.

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Omni Fiber

Backed by Oak Hill Capital, Omni Fiber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to expand fiber broadband networks in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The company’s recent merger with Lit Fiber enables additional market entry and growth across the Great Lakes region.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber is pursuing aggressive national expansion with plans to reach 1.5 million fiber passings across 15 states within five years. The company’s recent acquisition of BridgeNET Fiber and merger with HyperFiber have strengthened its operational footprint in eight states, with further expansion planned.

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IQ Fiber

IQ Fiber expanded its fiber network with the acquisition of ThinkBig Networks and continued growing its footprint across Florida, Georgia, and Maryland. The company recently launched new business fiber services and is extending coverage into cities such as St. Petersburg, Charleston, and the Chesapeake Bay region.

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Bluepeak

Bluepeak surpassed 100,000 subscribers and is investing over $100 million to extend fiber broadband to 100,000 additional homes and businesses in Texas and Oklahoma. The company continues to grow its regional presence in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Texas.

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Hello Mobile

Hello Mobile, a U.S.-based wireless network provider focused on innovative and collaborative mobile communications, raised venture funding from Regah Ventures to support expansion and product development in the mobile connectivity market.

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SmartLess Mobile

SmartLess Mobile, which develops service infrastructure for cost-efficient mobile connectivity, raised venture funding from Thomvest Ventures. The investment positions the company to expand its network and support a broader rollout of its mobile infrastructure solutions.

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Nextlink Internet

Nextlink Internet announced multiple rural fiber broadband expansions across Texas and other markets, including opening its first Digital Empowerment Center in Seward, Nebraska. The company is transitioning from fixed wireless to fiber, signaling major growth in service footprint and community engagement.

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Vero Broadband

Vero Broadband is expanding its fiber presence in Central Oregon with the acquisition of BendTel Inc. and has ongoing projects in Arcata, California. The acquisition strengthens its dark fiber and managed connectivity services portfolio and positions it for further market growth.

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Midco

Midco announced the acquisition of Savage Communications Inc. to expand its Fiber Forward initiative in Minnesota. The company’s expansion adds thousands of new fiber passings and extends its large Midwest presence to more underserved communities.

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Archtop Fiber

Archtop Fiber expanded service in multiple New York communities and plans further expansion into Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The company secured $200 million in funding from Monroe Capital to accelerate its fiber buildouts to underserved rural areas in the Northeast.

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GoNetspeed

GoNetspeed was awarded $9 million from Rhode Island’s Capital Projects Fund and announced a $250 million investment to expand fiber to 27 Massachusetts communities. The company continues rapid multi-state network growth throughout the Northeast.

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Blue Stream Fiber

Blue Stream Fiber has expanded beyond Florida into the Houston, Texas market, targeting fast-growing multifamily and mixed-use communities. The company’s new market entry aims to reach more residential and HOA customers with fiber-to-the-home services.

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Omni Fiber

Omni Fiber, backed by Oak Hill Capital, is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to expand fiber services across Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The company also announced a merger with Lit Fiber and launched Omni Mobile, signaling aggressive regional growth plans.

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Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband, the nation’s largest fixed wireless provider, is expanding its operations with new fiber access projects in rural areas such as Sealy, Texas. The company’s Rise Fiber initiative aims to provide high-speed, affordable broadband in underserved regions.

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unWired Broadband

unWired Broadband is investing $10 million to deploy a next-generation fiber network in Wasco, California, targeting 6,000 new addresses by early 2026. The project expands the company’s reach beyond fixed wireless into fiber-based broadband in rural California.

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OSO Internet Solutions

OSO Internet Solutions deployed a nearly 50-mile fiber network in Cibola County, New Mexico, connecting 109 homes in the Pine Meadow Ranches area near Ramah. The project was funded by a $5.79 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant and connects through OSO’s mainline with Lumen Technologies, extending fiber connectivity to rural and Tribal communities.

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Sacred Wind/Ethos Broadband

Sacred Wind/Ethos Broadband installed fixed wireless systems in McKinley County, New Mexico, using a $1.04 million ARPA grant to serve 410 locations across the Western Skies subdivision in Gallup and the unincorporated community of Thoreau. The project expands high-speed broadband access to previously unserved rural areas.

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Transworld Network LLC

Transworld Network LLC received a $1.5 million grant from New Mexico’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion under the Student Connect program to provide broadband for 484 unserved or underserved students and faculty in the Silver Consolidated School District in Silver City. The funding will go toward constructing towers and delivering fixed wireless services and receivers to these rural locations.

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NM Surf

Santa Fe-based NM Surf was awarded a $2,395,072 grant by the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion to deploy broadband access to 250 rural schools and their staffs across the state. The project includes free three-year service for those connected, representing a significant rural network expansion.

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Ting Internet

Ting Internet, a U.S.-based fiber provider owned by Canadian parent company Tucows, is in the process of divesting non-strategic assets and selling parts of its broadband footprint, including portions of its Cedar, Colorado market. The company reported subscriber losses and is undergoing organizational changes with new leadership and continued asset sales.

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Tucows

Tucows, the Canadian owner of Ting Internet, announced leadership changes at Ting and progress on selling parts of its U.S. fiber holdings as part of a restructuring strategy aimed at preserving capital and refocusing its broadband business.

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Crown Fiber Optics

Crown Fiber Optics, a division of Crown Electrokinetics Corp., has secured over $100 million in multi-year fiber infrastructure contracts, including new awards in New Mexico and Washington. The company also received a $6 million Rural Utilities Service-funded contract in Vale, Oregon, and a multi-phase project with a Native reservation in Oregon valued at up to $25 million over the next two to three years, signaling continued growth in rural broadband deployments.

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IdeaTek

IdeaTek, a Buhler, Kansas-based ISP, announced a $3 million fiber network build in Goodland, Kansas, aiming to serve around 2,200 homes and businesses with symmetrical speeds up to 2.5 Gbps. Concurrently, the company is completing a $14 million expansion in Emporia, Kansas, to connect over 10,000 locations. These expansions reflect active, ongoing infrastructure growth across multiple Kansas communities.

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Wire 3

Wire 3 announced a new fiber network expansion to reach residents in Clermont and Minneola in Lake County, Florida, signaling continued growth in its high-speed broadband footprint.

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Fidium Fiber

Fidium Fiber has received provisional federal funding through the BEAD program to expand fiber internet service into rural areas of Maine, including Albany Township. Once the funding is approved, the company plans to work with the State of Maine on contracts and environmental permitting to begin network buildout, anticipated beyond 2026. The project is part of Fidium’s ongoing statewide effort, which has already connected more than 400,000 homes and businesses since 2021.

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ConnectALL

ConnectALL, New York’s state broadband office, announced $15.5 million in new awards to support mobile-service expansion, fiber-deployment pilots, and planning grants for local governments. These grants represent actionable opportunities for network growth and infrastructure buildout across multiple communities in New York.

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IdeaTek

IdeaTek is advancing its $3 million fiber network project in Goodland, Kansas, with construction on the initial zones nearly complete. The project is part of continued fiber expansion efforts, which also include work in Emporia, Kansas, signaling ongoing growth in rural broadband coverage.

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All West Fiber

All West Fiber has commenced construction on a new fiber network in Stansbury Park, Utah. This marks an expansion of their broadband infrastructure to meet increasing demand for high-speed internet in the region.

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Crown Fiber Optics

Crown Fiber Optics reported securing multi-year fiber infrastructure contracts, reaching a $100 million milestone. These new contracts represent ongoing fiber network construction and expansion initiatives across their service areas in the United States.

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Gateway Fiber

Gateway Fiber has begun construction of a new fiber network in Moorhead, Minnesota, continuing the company’s expansion in the Upper Midwest to deliver high-speed fiber connectivity to additional communities.

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Mediacom

Mediacom expanded its high-speed internet service to Clinton, Iowa, providing nearly 12,000 households access to multi-gig symmetrical internet. This reflects the company’s ongoing investment in network expansion to serve new residential markets.

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unWired Broadband

unWired Broadband launched a $10 million fiber upgrade project in Wasco, California aimed at enhancing its network and delivering faster connectivity. The investment marks a key step in expanding its fiber infrastructure to support more customers.

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All West Fiber

All West Fiber began construction on a new network in Stansbury Park, Utah, aimed at delivering advanced fiber internet services to homes and local businesses in the area.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber celebrated the opening of a new local office in Itasca, Illinois, signaling ongoing market expansion efforts as part of the provider's regional growth strategy.

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Gateway Fiber

Gateway Fiber began construction of its network in Moorhead, Minnesota, continuing to grow its fiber broadband coverage in the state with new builds focused on residential and business connectivity.

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IQ Fiber

IQ Fiber launched its 100% fiber optic network in Charleston, South Carolina, expanding service availability to local customers and continuing its fiber-to-the-home growth across the region.

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Lyte Fiber

Lyte Fiber was named as a preliminary recipient of $142 million in Texas BEAD funding, setting the stage for significant fiber network expansion and broadband access improvements across multiple rural areas of the state.

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unWired Broadband

unWired Broadband launched a $10 million upgrade effort to expand fiber infrastructure in Wasco, California, aiming to modernize its network and bring enhanced broadband capacity to the area.

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JNET

JNET, the internet provider operated by Jemez Pueblo, is building over 45 miles of fiber to connect 670 households, tribal departments, programs, and businesses. The $15 million project, partially funded by an $8.6 million American Rescue Plan Act grant from the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, began in January 2024 and is scheduled for completion next year.

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Wire 3

Wire 3, a Florida-based fiber internet provider, announced plans to expand their network in Lake County to include the communities of Clermont and Minneola. The project increases the company's private investment in the county to $150 million, representing continued growth in Florida's broadband market.

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All West Fiber

All West Fiber announced a project to deliver advanced fiber internet to homes and businesses in Stansbury Park, located in Tooele County, Utah. This expansion represents continued investment in rural broadband infrastructure in Utah.

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Glo Fiber

Glo Fiber, a U.S.-based fiber internet provider and a subsidiary of Shentel, is currently expanding its fiber-to-the-home network across multiple states, including Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The company lists several 'coming soon' markets such as Greenfield and Zanesville in Ohio, and Berryville in Virginia, indicating ongoing network construction and planned service launches.

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Nuvera Communications, Inc.

Nuvera Communications, Inc. is expanding its fiber network across Minnesota, supported by federal Low-Density Broadband grants, a Goodhue County grant, and multiple Minnesota DEED grants. The company upgraded 3,278 passings with fiber in Q3 2025 and plans to upgrade an additional 5,900 passings in 2025 to increase broadband availability in unserved and underserved areas.

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Surf Internet

Surf Internet is advancing a fiber-optic broadband expansion project in Marshall County, Illinois, funded through a mix of state and private investment, including the Connect Illinois grant. The project aims to connect 273 homes and businesses in and around the Lake Wildwood community by the end of 2025, following a county-approved framework that removed major permitting barriers.

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FOCUS Broadband

FOCUS Broadband has expanded its fiber-to-the-home network to over 7,000 addresses in Chowan and Perquimans counties, North Carolina. The company was awarded $8 million in 2022 and an additional $7.2 million in 2023 from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s GREAT Grant program to bring high-speed service to rural homes and businesses. This expansion will continue as additional addresses come online.

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Altaeros

Altaeros, a developer of airborne wind turbine technology to deliver infrastructure connectivity to rural and isolated communities, raised $2 million in convertible debt funding to advance deployment of its rural connectivity solutions.

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Surf Internet

Surf Internet reported progress on its rural fiber expansion in Marshall County, Illinois, following earlier delays. The collaboration mentioned in the announcement is paving the way for continued broadband network growth in this rural market.

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Harbor Link

Harbor Link raised venture funding from ROC Venture Group to support the development and expansion of telecommunications infrastructure for sectors including government, healthcare, banking, enterprise, and education. This funding positions the company for network growth and new connectivity projects in the U.S.

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Terawave

Terawave raised $35.69 million in convertible debt venture funding to expand its telecommunication services aimed at transforming the industry. The capital will facilitate scaling network capabilities and service reach across new U.S. markets.

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Nextlink Internet

Nextlink Internet is expanding its operations beyond fixed wireless into fiber broadband, announcing multiple rural fiber builds across Texas and other regions. The company also launched a new Digital Empowerment Center in Seward, Nebraska, signaling its commitment to community growth through high-speed internet access.

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GeoLinks

GeoLinks is expanding its ClearFiber network into new markets while growing its wholesale partnerships and connecting anchor institutions. The company markets services to manufactured home communities and apartment complexes, strengthening its competitive presence.

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Vero Broadband

Vero Broadband is expanding its fiber footprint in Central Oregon through the acquisition of BendTel, Inc. The move enhances Vero’s reach and bolsters its residential, MDU, and dark fiber offerings across Oregon and California.

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Glo Fiber

Glo Fiber, powered by Shentel, doubled its residential and business passings to 600,000 within 36 months and increased data subscribers by 51%. Its expansion covers markets such as Lancaster, Ohio, and Berryville, Virginia.

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Midco

Midco announced the acquisition of Savage Communications Inc. as part of its Fiber Forward initiative, expanding its network in Minnesota. The move supports Midco’s strategy to extend fiber access across its multi-state footprint.

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TDS Telecom

TDS Telecom achieved 1 million fiber passings and aims to add another 150,000 in 2025. The Wisconsin-based provider continues building out FTTH networks in dozens of communities across 31 states.

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Archtop Fiber

Archtop Fiber is expanding multi-gigabit fiber networks across the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, and soon Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The company secured new funding to support these buildouts and deepen community engagement.

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Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber plans to reach 1.5 million fiber passings within five years across 15 states. Growth comes through acquisitions such as BridgeNET Fiber and HyperFiber, supporting expansion into multiple new markets.

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Surf Internet

Surf Internet reached 200,000 fiber passings across Great Lakes communities and is pursuing additional deployments in 2025, bolstered by wins in Indiana’s Connectivity Program.

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OMNI Fiber

OMNI Fiber, backed by Oak Hill Capital, is expanding into Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania with new investments and the launch of Omni Mobile. The company’s merger with Lit Fiber underpins its regional growth strategy.

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Transworld Network LLC

Transworld Network LLC received a $1.5 million grant from New Mexico’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) to deliver fixed wireless broadband services to 484 unserved or underserved students and faculty in Silver City’s Silver Consolidated School District. The funding will support tower construction and equipment to extend connectivity in Grant County under the Student Connect program.

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NM Surf

Santa Fe-based NM Surf was awarded a $2,395,072 grant from New Mexico’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) to provide broadband access to 250 rural schools and school staff across New Mexico. The project includes three years of complimentary service for connected users and aims to improve educational connectivity statewide.

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Adams Fiber

Adams Fiber expanded its Smart Rural Community initiative by recognizing the Village of Loraine, Illinois, for its commitment to high-speed fiber connectivity. The company continues to extend its fiber broadband network across west-central Illinois, enabling more rural communities to access advanced internet services.

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