COOK COUNTY, Ill. - Nov. 18, 2025 - Ripple Fiber, a leading 100-percent fiber-optic internet provider and network operator, is now launching high-speed fiber internet service to its first residents in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Representing the provider's initial project in the state, the first 5,000 households are anticipated to have live service over the next few months. The build out of the project is progressing well, and Ripple Fiber will continue to pursue expansion opportunities to extend its footprint throughout Illinois. "Reaching this milestone in Elk Grove Village reflects Ripple Fiber's commitment to expanding transformational infrastructure across Illinois," said Greg Wilson, Founder and CEO of Ripple Fiber. "By delivering a future-proof fiber-optic network to unserved and underserved neighborhoods, we are helping build the foundation for long-term educational, economic, and technological advancement."
"At IQ Fiber, everything we do is centered on creating the best possible experience for our customers," said Ted Schremp, CEO of IQ Fiber. "That means making internet service easy to understand, simple to manage, and reliable every day. From transparent pricing to local customer support, our goal is to deliver fast internet without the hassles customers have come to expect from traditional providers."
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - September 16, 2025 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Metronet announced today that it will begin building 100% fiber-optic networks in both Castle Rock and Castle Pines, Colorado, late this summer. With agreements signed in both communities, Metronet is moving forward with a $38 million private investment to bring ultra-fast, symmetrical fiber internet to tens of thousands of homes and local businesses in the two cities.