220 miles of new fiber coming to Sullivan County, N.Y., in $29.9 million project

BETHEL, N.Y. (UI) — Archtop Fiber has broken ground on a $29.9 million project to expand high-speed internet service in Sullivan County, part of New York’s ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program. The initiative, funded through Empire State Development, is designed to close broadband gaps across rural parts of the state.

The project will install more than 220 miles of mostly underground fiber backbone and middle-mile infrastructure, ultimately connecting over 22,000 homes and businesses in Sullivan County with up to 10-gigabit symmetrical internet service.

“Today marks a historic turning point for Sullivan County — we’re finally bridging the gap that has held back too many communities for far too long,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “This publicly-owned infrastructure isn’t just about faster Internet — it’s about opening doors to better healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.”

Senator Charles Schumer added, “Access to high-speed internet is not luxury, but a necessity, a utility as vital as electricity for everyday life. Today, Sullivan County takes a major step towards closing the digital divide. I was proud to deliver a whopping $30 million in federal funding to boost affordable, high-quality internet access for more than 22,000 homes throughout Sullivan County.”

County leaders said the broadband build is expected to improve both quality of life and economic development in the region. “Thanks to being awarded the largest single grant in our history – nearly $30 million – Sullivan County is positioned to spread the wealth of high-speed, affordable broadband access across our 1,000 square miles,” said County Legislature Chair Nadia Rajsz.

Customer installations are scheduled to begin later this year, with full buildout planned by the end of 2026.

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