Wecom Fiber
Wecom Fiber has been awarded $42 million through Arizona’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to connect around 10,500 homes and businesses across Coconino County. The project will expand high-speed broadband access to rural communities including Flagstaff, Munds Park, Sedona, Parks, Bellemont, and Forest Lakes, making Wecom the largest single recipient of BEAD funding in Arizona.
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Visionary Broadband
Visionary Broadband was awarded approximately $753,000 through the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Program to expand fiber and broadband coverage to nearly 830 homes and businesses across Pagosa Lakes, Archuleta County, and Chaffee County, Colorado.
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NE Colorado Cellular
NE Colorado Cellular received $223,455 from the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Program for its Viaero Adams County Project, which will bring broadband connectivity to 69 locations in Adams County, Colorado.
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Farmers Telephone Company
Farmers Telephone Company secured $395,585 in funding to connect 64 unincorporated locations in Montezuma County through its Connecting Unincorporated Montezuma Project, aimed at expanding broadband coverage in rural Colorado.
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe received a combined $317,193 in funding for two projects—the SUIT Phase II Network Project and the SUIT Wildcat Backbone Project—to expand broadband access to 162 underserved locations in tribal areas.
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Inventive Wireless of Nebraska
Inventive Wireless of Nebraska was awarded $365,867 for its Longmont Industrial Project, which will expand broadband connectivity to 56 new locations in the Longmont, Colorado area.
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Clearnetworx
Clearnetworx received $794,362 through the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Program to expand its fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network to 67 additional locations in Colorado.
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City of Loveland
The City of Loveland was awarded $137,940 for its FTTP-North County Rd 27 Project to deliver fiber connectivity to 22 new locations, extending municipal broadband reach in Northern Colorado.
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Force Broadband
Force Broadband received two grants totaling $1,122,237 for its FTTH projects in El Paso County, bringing broadband service to 252 additional locations across the region.
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Dell Telephone Cooperative
Dell Telephone Cooperative has been awarded BEAD grant funding from the state of New Mexico to expand high-speed internet to unserved and underserved areas across the state as part of a $382 million initiative supporting over 40,000 new broadband locations.
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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative received BEAD grant funding from New Mexico to deliver broadband connectivity to rural areas, supporting fiber and fixed wireless projects intending to connect previously unserved homes and businesses.
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Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative
Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative will use BEAD grant funding administered by New Mexico to expand fiber and wireless broadband infrastructure to underserved areas, improving access for rural communities.
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Lyte Fiber
Lyte Fiber is among the recipients of BEAD grant funding from the state of New Mexico to extend high-speed broadband service to unserved and underserved households under the $382 million program aimed at connecting 42,500 locations.
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Oso Internet Solutions
Oso Internet Solutions secured BEAD grant funding through New Mexico’s $382 million broadband expansion plan, supporting deployments to unserved and underserved areas through fixed wireless and fiber internet projects.
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Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
As one of the BEAD grant recipients, Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative will receive funds to expand fiber-optic broadband services to rural and tribal communities in New Mexico, enhancing regional connectivity under the $382 million infrastructure program.
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Pueblo of Acoma
The Pueblo of Acoma will use BEAD funding from New Mexico’s broadband program to deliver high-speed internet infrastructure to tribal lands, enhancing access for residents and community institutions.
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Pueblo of Jemez
The Pueblo of Jemez received BEAD broadband funding under New Mexico’s newly approved plan, which will help bring fiber and wireless internet connectivity to residents and essential institutions within the tribal community.
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Resound Networks
Resound Networks has been allocated BEAD grant funds in New Mexico to expand fixed wireless broadband access to thousands of unserved and underserved households across the state as part of the $382 million broadband buildout effort.
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SWC Telesolutions
SWC Telesolutions was named a recipient of BEAD grant funding in New Mexico to build broadband infrastructure reaching unserved and underserved communities throughout the state.
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The Navajo Nation
The Navajo Nation received the largest single BEAD grant award in New Mexico—$111 million—to expand broadband infrastructure connecting residents and institutions in tribal and rural areas.
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TWN Communications
TWN Communications secured BEAD broadband funding from the state of New Mexico to extend network connectivity to rural and tribal communities as part of the state's $382 million internet expansion initiative.
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Valley Telephone Cooperative
Valley Telephone Cooperative received BEAD broadband funds from New Mexico to expand high-speed internet service to underserved populations, supporting the state’s broadband equity and access goals.
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Valor Telecommunications of Texas
Valor Telecommunications of Texas will utilize BEAD funding facilitated by New Mexico to deploy broadband infrastructure to enhance connectivity across underserved areas.
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Broadlinc
Broadlinc, the Spokane-based broadband development authority in Washington State, is managing part of the state's $1.24 billion BEAD funding allocation, covering 235 project areas with fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite deployments. The agency is also working with local governments to use existing municipal structures for network expansion and resilience.
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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has been actively expanding its fiber infrastructure across southeastern Oklahoma, focusing on unserved areas to improve connectivity and support local development. The organization continues to build on its Promise Zone designation with ongoing broadband initiatives aimed at long-term growth and digital inclusion.
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GoNetspeed
GoNetspeed has begun construction on a $1.6 million fiber-optic network expansion in Manchester, Connecticut, which will extend multi-gigabit service to over 5,000 additional homes and businesses. This boosts the company’s total investment in the city to $8.2 million and is part of a broader expansion across Connecticut, including recent builds in Stratford, Ansonia, Bridgeport, Danbury, East Haven, New Haven, and Hartford.
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Coleman County Telephone Cooperative
Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, a rural telco in Texas, began deploying fiber broadband services in 2019 with support from the FCC’s Enhanced A-CAM funding. The cooperative has built over 1,000 miles of fiber reaching 2,800 locations, replacing legacy copper infrastructure and enabling local businesses and communities to access high-speed connectivity.
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Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative (CM Tech)
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative, a rural Iowa-based fiber broadband provider, has agreed to acquire Van Buren Telephone Company. The acquisition will expand Citizens Mutual’s fiber network to approximately 1,365 square miles and 6,100 customers across southeastern Iowa. The cooperative has also received significant state broadband funding, including $11.16 million from Iowa’s BEAD Program and $19.1 million from Empower Rural Iowa, positioning it for continued network expansion and subscriber growth.
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Bluepeak
Bluepeak announced a multimillion‑dollar fiber project to bring high‑speed internet to Pawhuska, Oklahoma, marking the company’s 17th market in the state. The buildout will deliver symmetrical speeds and whole‑home Wi‑Fi service, expanding Bluepeak’s footprint and bringing new connectivity options to residents and businesses in Osage County.
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WideOpenWest (WOW!)
WOW! shareholders approved a $1.5 billion take-private acquisition deal by investment firms DigitalBridge and Crestview. The transaction positions WOW! for continued fiber expansion and operational growth as a private entity amid increasing competition in the fiber broadband sector.
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Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber reported 375,000 fiber subscribers and expects to reach 2 million fiber passings by 2028, signaling steady expansion of its broadband footprint across the Northwestern U.S.
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TDS Telecom
TDS Telecom announced it is targeting 1.8 million fiber passings and is selling off its mobile business and spectrum holdings to fund expanded fiber deployment. The company’s fiber strategy signals aggressive growth in new markets.
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Charter Communications
Charter Communications, known for its Spectrum brand, reported it will nearly complete its rural build-out by 2026, adding over 1.7 million new subsidized rural passings. This ongoing expansion represents a major fiber and broadband deployment into underserved rural communities.
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MOX Networks
MOX Networks is expanding its network through the acquisition of multiple fiber pairs on the Topaz transpacific and Firmina transatlantic subsea systems, enabling increased capacity between North America, Japan, and South America. The company is also pursuing additional fronthaul fiber construction projects and upgrading terrestrial routes like Seattle–Portland and Myrtle Beach–Atlanta with new optical systems to meet rising AI-driven and hyperscaler bandwidth demand.
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Toptana Technologies
Toptana is investing in the planning, construction, design, and permitting of an east–west network route in conjunction with its planned cable landing station along Ocean Shores, Washington, collaborating with MOX Networks on the related backhaul and connectivity.
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Connect Oklahoma Rural Expansion (CORE)
CORE, part of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, is focused on expanding broadband connectivity across urban and rural communities in Oklahoma to support economic growth and business opportunities. The update highlights statewide progress and continued investment in network expansion efforts.
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Vienna Broadband Authority
The town of Vienna, Maine, is expanding its fledgling municipal fiber network with support from a $2.3 million grant from the Maine Connectivity Authority, funded through ARPA. The network aims to reach 270 subscriber households for long-term viability, providing symmetrical fiber services and driving local economic sustainability.
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OpenFiber (doing business as Accelecom)
OpenFiber, operating as Accelecom, had been administering the KentuckyWired network for thousands of customers across the state before the Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) ended its contract amid litigation and contract disputes. The dispute places the company’s existing operations and relationship with KCNA in flux, though no expansion or new project was confirmed in the article.
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Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA)
KCNA oversees KentuckyWired, the state’s middle-mile fiber infrastructure program enabling ISPs to extend broadband to rural counties. Under proposed legislation (HB 314), KCNA’s management structure would be revised, moving oversight to the Commonwealth Office of Technology, though no new network build or expansion plan was indicated.
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Ezee Fiber
Ezee Fiber, a mid-sized U.S. fiber-to-the-home operator, recently expanded through the acquisition of Tachus Fiber Internet. This move signals continued investment and growth in FTTH infrastructure at the regional level, building on ongoing consolidation within the fiber industry.
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City of Williston / Williston Fiber
The City of Williston, Florida is launching a $4.6 million city-owned fiber network called Williston Fiber to provide high-speed broadband to all 3,433 local residents. The project, funded by a city-approved loan, aims to break existing telecom monopolies and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The five-year plan forecasts positive cash flow after the first year and up to $1 million in cumulative net gains by year five, offering gigabit service priced between $50 and $75 per month.
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Nextlink Internet
Nextlink Internet, a U.S.-based fixed wireless provider, has received BEAD funding to expand its broadband operations into underserved rural communities. The company is leveraging the technology-neutral BEAD program changes to deploy fixed wireless connectivity where fiber installations are not practical.
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Oregon Broadband Office
The Oregon Broadband Office received NTIA approval for its $587 million BEAD plan to connect approximately 105,000 locations across the state, with 52% of them receiving fiber connectivity. This approval enables Oregon to move forward with signing grant agreements and beginning broadband deployment projects.
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Tennessee Broadband Office
The Tennessee Broadband Office was approved by NTIA to use $202 million of its $813 million BEAD allocation to serve roughly 44,000 locations, with 76% expected to receive new fiber connections. The state is moving toward executing grant agreements to begin infrastructure deployment.
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Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority’s BEAD plan was approved by NTIA, authorizing $711 million in spending to reach 129,000 eligible locations. Approximately 58% of these will receive fiber connections, positioning the state for expansion of high-speed broadband networks.
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New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion
New Mexico’s BEAD proposal was approved by the NTIA, allowing the state to move forward with its broadband infrastructure deployment under the federal program. Specific spending details were not available at the time of the article.
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Iowa Communications Network (ICN)
ICN implemented a new 100-Gigabit route from Iowa to Denver to enhance network stability, replacing older 10G circuits. The upgrade, supported by new infrastructure and partnerships, increases capacity, reliability, and cost efficiency while expanding Midwest connectivity.
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Great Plains Communications
Great Plains Communications collaborated with ICN to establish network presence in Omaha, expanding the 100G route to Denver and enhancing regional connectivity.
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Clearwave Fiber
Clearwave Fiber has begun construction to extend its all-fiber network into Marietta, Georgia, and surrounding areas of Cobb County. The expansion aims to deliver multi-gigabit internet speeds up to 10 Gbps to homes and businesses across Fair Oaks, West Marietta, and East Cobb.
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Extenet Systems
Extenet Systems agreed to sell its enterprise fiber business covering New York City and northern New Jersey to Pilot Fiber. The divestiture allows Extenet to focus more on its core venue and wireless infrastructure operations.
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Swyft Fiber
Swyft Fiber completed broadband expansion projects in Grant and LaSalle parishes, Louisiana, supported by funding from the GUMBO 1.0 program. The deployment brought reliable high-speed internet to more than 5,000 homes and businesses, enhancing connectivity for education, health care, and manufacturing sectors.
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360 Broadband
360 Broadband announced plans to build a fiber-optic network in Howe, Texas, in partnership with EPC. The project will deliver gigabit-class internet speeds up to 10 Gbps to residents and businesses, aiming to significantly enhance local connectivity and economic growth.
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AVX Networks
AVX Networks has been awarded $37.5 million from the California Public Utilities Commission's Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant program to build a subsea cable connecting Catalina Island to the mainland at Huntington Beach. This project will improve broadband connectivity for the island's residents and institutions.
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Pilot Fiber
Pilot Fiber, a New York-based enterprise connectivity provider, acquired the enterprise fiber business of Extenet Systems. The acquisition provides Pilot with high-capacity fiber infrastructure connecting Manhattan to New Jersey data center corridors, expanding its metro network reach and potential enterprise customer base.
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Point Broadband
Point Broadband has entered into a merger agreement with Clearwave Fiber to form one of the largest independent fiber operators in the United States. The combined company will operate across 12 states and reach more than 500,000 homes and businesses, significantly expanding its service footprint.
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US Signal
US Signal is expanding its fiber network by building 1,000 route miles of fiber and conduit across Ohio and Indiana. The project, funded by a 2025 investment from Igneo Infrastructure Partners, aims to enhance connectivity for new AI infrastructure and data center developments in the Midwest.
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Deerfield Valley Communications Union District (DVFiber)
DVFiber, established in 2020, is expanding its fiber-to-the-home network in partnership with Sertex Broadband Solutions. The $1.58 million project will extend broadband service to West Brattleboro, Dummerston, Marlboro, Newfane, and Guilford, Vermont, furthering DVFiber’s goal of universal high-speed coverage across southeastern Vermont.
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Mediacom Communications
Mediacom Communications completed a network upgrade impacting over 92,000 locations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, introducing multi-gig and symmetrical service tiers. The company also announced ongoing network work across multiple regions, including suburban Des Moines, Maryland, Delaware, the Florida Panhandle, metro Minneapolis, and the Quad Cities, with a target of reaching 1 million households with enhanced broadband services by the end of 2026.
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Midwest Data Center
Midwest Data Center, a Rural Digital Opportunity Fund awardee, faced delays in meeting its 40% service milestone for its 1,410 awarded locations due to issues related to USDA ReConnect program timing. The company has requested an extension until June 30, 2026, indicating continued plans to build out its rural broadband infrastructure.
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Vermont Community Broadband Board
The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) is leading the state’s broadband expansion through Communication Union Districts (CUDs). With $93 million in approved BEAD program funding, VCBB will oversee construction agreements enabling Vermont to reach near-universal fiber connectivity, aiming to connect the remaining unserved addresses across the state.
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Dragonfly Internet
Dragonfly Internet has acquired Myakka Communications to expand its fiber internet operations into Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Florida. The acquisition increases Dragonfly’s rural footprint and leverages shared Calix infrastructure for streamlined network integration and service delivery.
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DojoNetworks
DojoNetworks has partnered with regional fiber provider Gigapower to deliver fiber-backed, bulk managed Wi-Fi to multifamily developments across Gigapower’s service footprint. The collaboration enables DojoNetworks to expand its managed Wi-Fi deployments more rapidly across markets including Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, the Carolinas, and Pennsylvania, addressing connectivity needs in multifamily housing.
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SWC Telesolutions, Inc.
SWC Telesolutions, Inc. was awarded $2,040,951 in grant funding through New Mexico’s Community Connect Grant Program to implement or expand public Wi-Fi networks in public places. The project will provide 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds and must be operated for at least three years after completion.
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City of Las Cruces
The City of Las Cruces was awarded $1,427,361 through New Mexico’s Community Connect Grant Program to expand public Wi-Fi service in municipal areas, providing 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds for residents and visitors.
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Dona Ana County
Dona Ana County received a $515,912 grant from the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion to implement or enhance public Wi-Fi in local community spaces as part of the state’s ongoing broadband initiative.
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Luna County
Luna County was awarded $328,767 through the Connect New Mexico Fund to build or expand public Wi-Fi access in community areas, aiming to improve internet accessibility for residents.
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City of Raton
The City of Raton was awarded $250,000 as part of the New Mexico Community Connect Grant Program to deploy or enhance public Wi-Fi networks offering 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds for residents and public users.
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Lightcurve
Lightcurve announced an expansion of its FTTx network in the Pacific Northwest, specifically building out in Centralia and Chehalis, Washington. This follows previous expansion projects in Selah, Thorp, and Edgemont, signaling ongoing regional growth in fiber connectivity.
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Gigapower
Gigapower, a joint venture backed by AT&T and BlackRock, has added DojoNetworks to its platform. The agreement enables DojoNetworks to deliver managed Wi-Fi services to multi-family properties connected to Gigapower, marking continued growth of the platform’s service partnerships.
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Choctaw Nation
Lance Browder, senior broadband officer for the Choctaw Nation, advocated using remaining BEAD funds to build rural internet exchange points (IXPs) in Oklahoma. The remarks emphasize the Nation’s interest in expanding broadband connectivity and reducing latency issues in rural tribal communities.
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Wecom Fiber

Wecom Fiber has been awarded $42 million through Arizona’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to connect around 10,500 homes and businesses across Coconino County. The project will expand high-speed broadband access to rural communities including Flagstaff, Munds Park, Sedona, Parks, Bellemont, and Forest Lakes, making Wecom the largest single recipient of BEAD funding in Arizona.

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Visionary Broadband

Visionary Broadband was awarded approximately $753,000 through the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Program to expand fiber and broadband coverage to nearly 830 homes and businesses across Pagosa Lakes, Archuleta County, and Chaffee County, Colorado.

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NE Colorado Cellular

NE Colorado Cellular received $223,455 from the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Program for its Viaero Adams County Project, which will bring broadband connectivity to 69 locations in Adams County, Colorado.

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Farmers Telephone Company

Farmers Telephone Company secured $395,585 in funding to connect 64 unincorporated locations in Montezuma County through its Connecting Unincorporated Montezuma Project, aimed at expanding broadband coverage in rural Colorado.

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe received a combined $317,193 in funding for two projects—the SUIT Phase II Network Project and the SUIT Wildcat Backbone Project—to expand broadband access to 162 underserved locations in tribal areas.

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Inventive Wireless of Nebraska

Inventive Wireless of Nebraska was awarded $365,867 for its Longmont Industrial Project, which will expand broadband connectivity to 56 new locations in the Longmont, Colorado area.

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Clearnetworx

Clearnetworx received $794,362 through the Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Program to expand its fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network to 67 additional locations in Colorado.

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City of Loveland

The City of Loveland was awarded $137,940 for its FTTP-North County Rd 27 Project to deliver fiber connectivity to 22 new locations, extending municipal broadband reach in Northern Colorado.

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Force Broadband

Force Broadband received two grants totaling $1,122,237 for its FTTH projects in El Paso County, bringing broadband service to 252 additional locations across the region.

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New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE)

The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) authorized legislation that would create a $10 million Low-Income Telecommunications Assistance Program (LITAP) to improve broadband affordability across the state. The agency also received NTIA approval for the state’s Final BEAD Proposal, positioning New Mexico to deploy $675 million in federal broadband funding, including provisional awards totaling about $433 million for future expansion projects.

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Dell Telephone Cooperative

Dell Telephone Cooperative has been awarded BEAD grant funding from the state of New Mexico to expand high-speed internet to unserved and underserved areas across the state as part of a $382 million initiative supporting over 40,000 new broadband locations.

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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative received BEAD grant funding from New Mexico to deliver broadband connectivity to rural areas, supporting fiber and fixed wireless projects intending to connect previously unserved homes and businesses.

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Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative

Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative will use BEAD grant funding administered by New Mexico to expand fiber and wireless broadband infrastructure to underserved areas, improving access for rural communities.

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Lyte Fiber

Lyte Fiber is among the recipients of BEAD grant funding from the state of New Mexico to extend high-speed broadband service to unserved and underserved households under the $382 million program aimed at connecting 42,500 locations.

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Oso Internet Solutions

Oso Internet Solutions secured BEAD grant funding through New Mexico’s $382 million broadband expansion plan, supporting deployments to unserved and underserved areas through fixed wireless and fiber internet projects.

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Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative

As one of the BEAD grant recipients, Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative will receive funds to expand fiber-optic broadband services to rural and tribal communities in New Mexico, enhancing regional connectivity under the $382 million infrastructure program.

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Pueblo of Acoma

The Pueblo of Acoma will use BEAD funding from New Mexico’s broadband program to deliver high-speed internet infrastructure to tribal lands, enhancing access for residents and community institutions.

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Pueblo of Jemez

The Pueblo of Jemez received BEAD broadband funding under New Mexico’s newly approved plan, which will help bring fiber and wireless internet connectivity to residents and essential institutions within the tribal community.

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Resound Networks

Resound Networks has been allocated BEAD grant funds in New Mexico to expand fixed wireless broadband access to thousands of unserved and underserved households across the state as part of the $382 million broadband buildout effort.

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SWC Telesolutions

SWC Telesolutions was named a recipient of BEAD grant funding in New Mexico to build broadband infrastructure reaching unserved and underserved communities throughout the state.

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The Navajo Nation

The Navajo Nation received the largest single BEAD grant award in New Mexico—$111 million—to expand broadband infrastructure connecting residents and institutions in tribal and rural areas.

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TWN Communications

TWN Communications secured BEAD broadband funding from the state of New Mexico to extend network connectivity to rural and tribal communities as part of the state's $382 million internet expansion initiative.

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Valley Telephone Cooperative

Valley Telephone Cooperative received BEAD broadband funds from New Mexico to expand high-speed internet service to underserved populations, supporting the state’s broadband equity and access goals.

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Valor Telecommunications of Texas

Valor Telecommunications of Texas will utilize BEAD funding facilitated by New Mexico to deploy broadband infrastructure to enhance connectivity across underserved areas.

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Broadlinc

Broadlinc, the Spokane-based broadband development authority in Washington State, is managing part of the state's $1.24 billion BEAD funding allocation, covering 235 project areas with fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite deployments. The agency is also working with local governments to use existing municipal structures for network expansion and resilience.

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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has been actively expanding its fiber infrastructure across southeastern Oklahoma, focusing on unserved areas to improve connectivity and support local development. The organization continues to build on its Promise Zone designation with ongoing broadband initiatives aimed at long-term growth and digital inclusion.

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GoNetspeed

GoNetspeed has begun construction on a $1.6 million fiber-optic network expansion in Manchester, Connecticut, which will extend multi-gigabit service to over 5,000 additional homes and businesses. This boosts the company’s total investment in the city to $8.2 million and is part of a broader expansion across Connecticut, including recent builds in Stratford, Ansonia, Bridgeport, Danbury, East Haven, New Haven, and Hartford.

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Coleman County Telephone Cooperative

Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, a rural telco in Texas, began deploying fiber broadband services in 2019 with support from the FCC’s Enhanced A-CAM funding. The cooperative has built over 1,000 miles of fiber reaching 2,800 locations, replacing legacy copper infrastructure and enabling local businesses and communities to access high-speed connectivity.

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Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative (CM Tech)

Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative, a rural Iowa-based fiber broadband provider, has agreed to acquire Van Buren Telephone Company. The acquisition will expand Citizens Mutual’s fiber network to approximately 1,365 square miles and 6,100 customers across southeastern Iowa. The cooperative has also received significant state broadband funding, including $11.16 million from Iowa’s BEAD Program and $19.1 million from Empower Rural Iowa, positioning it for continued network expansion and subscriber growth.

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Bluepeak

Bluepeak announced a multimillion‑dollar fiber project to bring high‑speed internet to Pawhuska, Oklahoma, marking the company’s 17th market in the state. The buildout will deliver symmetrical speeds and whole‑home Wi‑Fi service, expanding Bluepeak’s footprint and bringing new connectivity options to residents and businesses in Osage County.

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WideOpenWest (WOW!)

WOW! shareholders approved a $1.5 billion take-private acquisition deal by investment firms DigitalBridge and Crestview. The transaction positions WOW! for continued fiber expansion and operational growth as a private entity amid increasing competition in the fiber broadband sector.

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Ziply Fiber

Ziply Fiber reported 375,000 fiber subscribers and expects to reach 2 million fiber passings by 2028, signaling steady expansion of its broadband footprint across the Northwestern U.S.

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TDS Telecom

TDS Telecom's fiber strategy added 2,100 new broadband subscribers in Q2 2024, continuing its focus on expanding fiber-to-the-home services while transitioning customers from legacy cable and copper infrastructure.

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WideOpenWest (WOW!)

WOW! shareholders have approved a $1.5 billion take-private acquisition by investment firms DigitalBridge and Crestview. This acquisition positions WOW! for renewed fiber buildout and competitive broadband expansion in its U.S. markets.

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TDS Telecom

TDS Telecom announced it is targeting 1.8 million fiber passings and is selling off its mobile business and spectrum holdings to fund expanded fiber deployment. The company’s fiber strategy signals aggressive growth in new markets.

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Altice USA

Altice USA announced plans to deploy fiber to an additional 175,000 locations in 2025, expanding its fiber footprint beyond its existing 3 million passings. This expansion highlights the company’s ongoing investment in fiber-to-the-home infrastructure.

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Charter Communications

Charter Communications, known for its Spectrum brand, reported it will nearly complete its rural build-out by 2026, adding over 1.7 million new subsidized rural passings. This ongoing expansion represents a major fiber and broadband deployment into underserved rural communities.

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MOX Networks

MOX Networks is expanding its network through the acquisition of multiple fiber pairs on the Topaz transpacific and Firmina transatlantic subsea systems, enabling increased capacity between North America, Japan, and South America. The company is also pursuing additional fronthaul fiber construction projects and upgrading terrestrial routes like Seattle–Portland and Myrtle Beach–Atlanta with new optical systems to meet rising AI-driven and hyperscaler bandwidth demand.

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Toptana Technologies

Toptana is investing in the planning, construction, design, and permitting of an east–west network route in conjunction with its planned cable landing station along Ocean Shores, Washington, collaborating with MOX Networks on the related backhaul and connectivity.

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Connect Oklahoma Rural Expansion (CORE)

CORE, part of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, is focused on expanding broadband connectivity across urban and rural communities in Oklahoma to support economic growth and business opportunities. The update highlights statewide progress and continued investment in network expansion efforts.

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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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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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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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