ISP Roundup

November 2026

Ezee Fiber marks two major wins in Washington state and a new strategic partnership is created to advance fiber broadband in the Southwest.

By Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
Updated November 12, 2026

Here some recent broadband headlines from internet service providers (ISPs) in November 2026.

November 9, 2026

Optimum expands in Louisiana with New Iberia and St. Martinsville growth

Access to Optimum’s fiber services will extend to 15,000 additional locations thanks to expansions in New Iberia and St. Martinville, Optimum announced Nov. 9.

The news is symbolic of Optimum’s continued investment into Iberia Parish and St Martinsville, the ISP said with their announcement.

We know how important reliable, high-speed connectivity is to families, businesses and students, and we’re continuing to invest in our network to give more customers access to the speed and capacity they need today and in the future,” said Jesse Garcia, VP and GM of Optimum’s Mid-Central division. “We’re also proud to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana and its work to provide young people with access to technology and STEM opportunities.”

With the news, Optimum said they’re providing a $2,500 technology grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana to support STEM programs.

Ezee Fiber celebrates 2 major wins in Washington state

Two milestones — 20-year agreement to build a municipal fiber network for Kent, Washington, and approval of a franchise agreement by the SeaTac City Council — have given Ezee Fiber reason to celebrate.

“The agreements advance Ezee Fiber’s investment in Washington, where the company is expanding its 100% fiber-optic network to serve residential, business and government customers,” the company’s November 9 release stated.

As per their agreement in Kent, Ezee Fiber will construct and operate a dark fiber network connecting 12 city facilities in the community, the ISP stated.

“The agreement has a maximum cost of $3.88 million over 20 years, with costs beginning as individual fiber segments are activated,” their release said.

Regarding the franchise agreement, the the SeaTac City Council voted 7-0 to approve it, Ezee Fiber added.

Ezee Fiber says the agreement will allow them to offer their plans to offer residents and businesses over a 100% fiber network.

“We are grateful to the SeaTac City Council for its unanimous support and thoughtful consideration of this agreement,” said Eddie Abreu, SVP and GM of Ezee Fiber’s Pacific Northwest region. “This approval represents an important step toward delivering the connectivity that families, businesses, students and remote workers need to thrive in today’s digital economy.”

The ISP says they’ll announce construction schedules over the coming months.

Kerry Conn joins Fatbeam Fiber as COO

With two and a half decades of experience across broadband, operations, technology, and finance, Kerry Conn will be joining Fatbeam Fiber as the company’s new chief operating officer, the ISP announced November 9.

The Coeur d’Alene-based ISP said Conn will help guide Fatbeam’s operational strategy. She’ll also support the company’s continued growth, the ISP stated.

Before joining Fatbeam Fiber, Conn worked with Rise Internet and AtLink Services, where she served as CFO and COO.

“I’m excited to join Fatbeam Fiber and get to know the team,” Conn said. “I look forward to working together to strengthen our operations, empower our people, and support the company’s continued growth and success.”

November 5, 2026

Gregory Casey named government affairs director for WOW!

WOW! has announced that Gregory M. Casey will now work as the company’s director of government affairs.

In the all-important role, Casey will manage the ISP’s relationships with federal, state, and local officials, along with stakeholders across the company’s markets, WOW! announced Nov. 5.

Roger Seiken, senior vice president and general counsel for WOW!, spoke to the strengths that Casey brings to the job.

“Greg’s extensive experience in public policy at the local, state and federal levels will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our fiber network and deliver best-in-class connectivity to the communities we serve,” Seiken said.

Before joining WOW!, Casey served as the director of government and community relations for Breezeline.

He has also previously served as deputy chief of staff to former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown.

November 3, 2026

Fiber Light announces high-capacity network along I-45 in Texas

Fiber Light has announced a network expansion that will bring their fiber footprint to the Red Oak data center area in the Dallas area.

According to Fiber Light’s announcement, the route will connect Corsicana, Red Oak, and South Dallas.

“Texas is seeing a surge in AI infrastructure and data center development, and none of it scales without the fiber to move data quickly and reliably,” said FiberLight CEO Bill Major. “AI and data centers need more than capacity. They need dependable fiber at the foundation of a diversified network, with route diversity to build in redundancy and support cloud, edge, and AI workloads. That’s what we’re building in Red Oak and across West Texas.

Availability for the network is expected in 2027, Fiber Light announced November 3.

November 2, 2026

New private partnership will support development of fiber in the Southwest

MMR Fiber Solutions and Prysmian have announced they are forming a strategic partnership to deliver fiber infrastructure to the US Southwestern region, according to a release provided by the companies on Monday.

According to the announcement, MMR Fiber Solutions is the developer of the region’s first new high-capacity fiber route in decades. Prysmian — the wire and cable solutions giant — needs no introduction, meanwhile.

“We are excited to partner with MMR Fiber Solutions on this transformative initiative,” said Brian Dilascia, an SVP of digital solutions at Prysmian. “The demand for connectivity continues to accelerate as AI, cloud services, and digital technologies reshape industries and communities. Together, we are helping create the resilient infrastructure foundation necessary to support that growth for decades to come.”

The fiber route being constructed by MMR Fiber Solutions will connect Mesa, Tucson, El Paso, Albuquerque and the Texas Panhandle, according to the company.

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