KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Conexon Connect, the internet service provider (ISP) formed by rural fiber broadband leader Conexon, has reached a major construction milestone as it nears completion of its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network project in partnership with Glades Electric Cooperative. Completing this network will mark the ISP’s 14th network nationwide finished in five years.
The 1,600-mile Connect, powered by Glades Electric Cooperative, fiber network now spans Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee counties, covering the vast majority of the Moore Haven, Florida-based cooperative’s footprint, with final construction activities ongoing in select areas. With this milestone, Conexon Connect continues to expand its footprint in the state, now reaching more than 40,000 homes and businesses across rural Florida.
“The completion of our third fiber network in Florida reflects the power of strong local partnerships and highlights Conexon Connect’s growing impact,” said Randy Klindt, Conexon Founding Partner and Conexon Connect CEO. “Together, we’re expanding reliable fiber internet access for rural Floridians and strengthening the communities we serve.”
Connect’s fiber-optic network delivers multi-gigabit internet with equal download and upload speeds, as well as HD-quality phone service. The network technology also supports smart grid capabilities that strengthen and harden partner co-ops’ electric infrastructure, making the entire system more resilient and better able to withstand storms while improving service reliability and preparing for future usage.
“In addition to closing the digital divide for our cooperative members, we are pleased to update and expand our communications to our substations, corporate offices, grid connected devices and beyond, as a result of our project and long-term partnership with Conexon Connect,” said Michael Roberge, Glades Electric Cooperative CEO.
Conexon Connect’s growth trajectory as one of the nation’s premier rural ISPs continues as it expands its footprint in partnership with electric co-ops and community entities nationwide. Today, the ISP has more than 20 FTTH projects across seven states, collectively set to reach nearly 500,000 rural homes and businesses upon completion.
