KANSAS CITY, Mo. – April 9, 2025 – (BUSINESS WIRE)–Bluebird Fiber, a regional leader in fiber-based connectivity solutions for businesses, is proud to announce a new partnership with Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, Missouri’s largest electric distribution cooperative serving more than 70,000 members, based in Troy, MO. This collaboration marks a major milestone for Bluebird Fiber in delivering high-performance, future-ready infrastructure tailored to the needs of critical utility operations.
“This partnership with Bluebird is a smart move for us. It’s all about strengthening the backbone of our internal operations and making sure our teams have the robust connectivity they need,” said Vice President of Member Engagement and Technology Chris Ryan. “It’s an investment in our co-op’s efficiency, plain and simple.”
Bluebird designed a fully customized solution leveraging its 100% fiber backbone with ring topology, giving Cuivre River Electric dual-path fiber diversity and seamless failover capabilities. Bluebird’s dedicated SIP voice services – which are delivered over private, engineered circuits – ensure the reliability and control required for a modern utility infrastructure.
“Our teams worked closely with Cuivre River Electric to develop solutions that fit their exact technical needs,” said Rich Weatherby, Bluebird Fiber Enterprise Sales Director. “This has been a true partnership – built around trust, transparency, and shared commitment to delivering world-class service.”
The deployment is a testament to Cuivre River Electric’s proactive investment in world-class technology and Bluebird Fiber’s ability to deliver tailored, high-availability solutions to mission-critical organizations. It reflects a growing trend among utilities and municipalities to choose regional, engineering-led providers for greater agility, faster support, and more resilient designs.
