North Carolina fiber internet provider expanding into Central Mass., investing $140M in network
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Some Central Massachusetts businesses and residents will soon have more options in terms of internet service providers, with the $140-million rollout of Ripple Fiber's network.
Internet users in Holden and West Boylston will soon have more options for service providers, as North Carolina-based Ripple Fiber is set to begin construction this spring on a fiber optic network which will eventually expand to other parts of Worcester County and Massachusetts.
Aiming to begin service to Holden and West Boylston in mid-2025, Ripple Fiber intends to invest over $140 million in the first phase of their Northeast rollout of a 10 gig-ready network.
“Our entrance into Massachusetts represents a significant achievement in expanding our national footprint, with our upcoming build establishing our presence in the Northeast region,” Greg Wilson, founder and CEO of Ripple Fiber, said in a Wednesday press release announcing the rollout. “The collaborative partnerships we’ve built with each municipality, including West Boylston, are invaluable in shaping and delivering critical infrastructure projects of this scale.”
With the rollout of Ripple Fiber, Holden residents and businesses will now have alternative options to Spectrum, which has been the only wired internet provider in the town.
“We have been very impressed with Ripple Fiber's professionalism and expertise,” Peter Lukes, Town Manager of Holden, said in the press release. “They've worked well with our town departments, bringing this plan to fruition in a very short time. I know that Holden residents will be thrilled to finally have options when choosing internet providers.”
Construction in additional areas in Worcester County is expected to begin soon, with more specific announcements coming later in 2025. Pre-orders will be available when Ripple Fiber finalizes its build areas.
Founded in 2021, Ripple serves communities in North Carolina and South Carolina, with plans for expansion into Michigan in the works, according to its website.
Eric Casey is the managing editor at Worcester Business Journal, who primarily covers the manufacturing and real estate industries.
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I just moved to Boylston and would love to have fiber built here. We do have our own electric company.
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