Initially, Race Communications plans to bring access to an all-fiber network and symmetrical speeds to more than 38,000 homes and businesses in Fresno.

Bluepeak has now passed 500,000 homes and businesses across their six-state footprint: Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Texas, and Wyoming.

Four of the original Oregon BEAD awardees declined 15 projects prior to the June 10, 2026 Notice of Intent to Award acceptance deadline.

Telecompetitor spoke with Rightfiber CEO Heath Simpson about the merger, growth plans, and what to consider when rebranding.

South Carolina will issue $35,801,620 in BEAD awards, which will cover 19,022 broadband serviceable locations.

The Velocity Fiber deal is the latest in a string of acquisitions for Vero, which has been actively consolidating smaller providers.
