Press Release
News provided by: Ripple Fiber
Ripple Fiber, a fiber optic internet provider based in the Southeast, honored the opening of its retail office in Hickory, North Carolina this week, alongside the Chamber of Catawba County.
Following its recent groundbreaking milestone in the area, the provider aims to bring its innovative technology to over 16,000 homes in areas across Catawba County, including Hickory, St. Stephens, and Conover. Construction is currently expected to be completed by mid-2026. During this phase, residents are encouraged to pre-order service, which can be done online, by phone, or in-person at a Ripple Fiber retail location.
“The continued evolution and growth of our city’s infrastructure is crucial. With Hickory’s established telecommunications industry, we understand the importance of access to fiber for our residents,” said the Chamber of Catawba County. “Ripple Fiber’s thoughtful planning in anticipation of this groundbreaking milestone demonstrates its commitment to providing our residents with expanded broadband access for generations to come.”
With this milestone and the recent groundbreaking in neighboring Caldwell County, Ripple Fiber continues increasing its footprint in Western North Carolina, which includes active markets in Shelby, Kings Mountain, Gastonia, Cramerton, and Cherryville. With a 10 Gbps-ready, 100 percent fiber optic network, Ripple Fiber delivers lightning-fast internet to thousands of homes using its patented technology. Committed to constructing robust digital infrastructures nationwide, the provider strives to empower customers with the connectivity needed for a bright future.
Through Ripple Fiber’s future-focused approach, residents have access to a strong, dependable network that will power communities for decades to come. Whether using Wi-Fi for remote work, online learning, gaming, or video streaming, customers can expect exceptional bandwidth and symmetrical upload and download speeds. Known for transparent pricing without contracts or hidden fees, Ripple Fiber now offers multiple package options, with three core products leading the way—500 Mbps, 1 Gig, and 2 Gig.
“The Ripple Fiber team is honored to expand our fiber internet network to provide more North Carolina communities with future-proof infrastructure,” added Greg Wilson, Founder and CEO of Ripple Fiber. “This area’s telecommunications history is inspiring and speaks to our fundamental goal of deploying cutting-edge technology to locations that need it. We’re pleased to contribute to the enhanced connectivity and transformative growth in Catawba County residents.”
The local Ripple Fiber office is located at 1410 Old Lenoir Road, Suite C, Hickory, NC 28601.
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