After being awarded a CPF grant in 2024, FyberCom has been hard at work to provide Madison County with access to high-speed internet.
In 2024, Madison County received an award of $13,673,938 to connect the area to high-speed internet. Through the grant award, FyberCom has constructed an 18-mile open-access, mid-mile transport segment across Madison County that stretches from Twin Bridges to Sugar City.
In partnership with FyberCom, Madison County continues to play an important role in project oversight, grant facilitation and coordination with the Idaho Office of Broadband.
According to FyberCom CEO Jared Stowell, this project will be able to serve 3,000 unserved and underserved homes with access to high-speed fiber broadband.
Additionally, the project will equip 5,000 homes with state-of-the art multi-gig service.
Stowell said that the project is on track to be completed this year. Once completed, the project will transform connectivity across Madison County and surrounding communities by closing the digital divide, supporting economic growth, fostering educational access, healthcare, remote work and serving as a backbone for future growth.
The project has potential for future collaboration, including planned partnerships with other ISPs and providers that might utilize the open-access middle-mile route for transport services.
“This is not just a fiber project, it is a long-term infrastructure investment that will position Madison County as a leader in broadband connectivity for years to come,” Stowell said. “FyberCom is proud to partner with Madison County on this effort. Together, we are building a scalable, future-ready broadband network designed to serve the community for decades. Our investment in open-access infrastructure and multi-gigabit fiber will ensure that Madison County residents, businesses and institutions have world-class connectivity and the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital economy.”
This story was reposted from the FY2025 Annual Report. Read the full report here.