Point Broadband and Clearwave Fiber are joining forces to form one of the largest independent fiber operators in the United States. With more than half a million customers across 12 states, the new entity plans to reach over one million fiber passings, further expanding its network’s reach.

Defiance County commissioners recently reviewed a plan to expand broadband services, tapping into potential grant funds for financial support. However, many details of the proposal remain unclear, with officials unable to provide comprehensive answers about the project’s scope.

Carroll County recently celebrated a major step forward in broadband access with the launch of new fiber connectivity. A ribbon-cutting ceremony brought officials and residents together to highlight the transformative potential of “Gig Town” status across several local communities.

Some internet providers in Columbia and Greene counties are set to receive a vital financial boost through New York’s ConnectAll Deployment Program. Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement on Wednesday underscores the state’s goal of expanding broadband access in underserved regions.