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Archtop Fiber has embarked on a project that will lay over 220 miles of fiber-optic cable in New York State’s Sullivan County.
By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
Archtop Fiber is getting to work within New York State’s rural Sullivan County with hopes to serve over 22,000 addresses within the county once work is complete.
The effort, which broke ground last week and will see approximately 220 miles of route fiber deployed, is powered by the state’s ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program.
The program, overseen by Empire State Development, awarded nearly $30 million to Sullivan County for efforts to cross the county’s digital divide, Archtop Fiber’s release explained.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said he was proud to deliver federal funding to Sullivan County.
In comments included with Archtop Fiber’s release, he stressed the importance of the work.
“Access to high-speed internet is not luxury, but a necessity, a utility as vital as electricity for everyday life,” the senator said.
Meanwhile, Archtop Fiber CEO Jeff DeMond praised the ISP’s new role in Sullivan County.
“It’s partnerships like this that make a significant impact in local communities,” Mond said.
“We are committed to helping businesses grow, governments connect and make homes frustration-free all while making the American dream much more achievable through access to the creator economy.” -Jeff DeMond, CEO of Archtop Fiber
According to Archtop Fiber’s release, the network in Sullivan County will be nearly 100 percent underground.
Underground backbone construction and middle-mile network construction will also occur during Archtop Fiber’s build, their release said.
‘Finally bridging the gap’
Governor Kathy Hochul said the news marks a turning point for Sullivan County.
“We’re finally bridging the gap that has held back too many communities for far too long,” she said. “This publicly-owned infrastructure isn’t just about faster internet — it’s about opening doors to better healthcare, education, and economic opportunities that access to high-speed internet brings to the table.”
Hochul also said no New Yorker should be left behind because of where they reside.
She said the work “ensures that rural communities have the same access to opportunity as anywhere else in our state.”
Currently, Archtop Fiber’s services are available in communities like Kingston, Saugerties, Rhinebeck, Hudson, Warwick, and Woodstock.
Archtop Fiber expects the project in Sullivan County, New York to be completed by 2026, according to the ISP.
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