Ripple Fiber has successfully completed its integration with HyperFiber, a formerly St. Louis-based internet service provider (ISP) focused on fiber technology. This strategic move will now see HyperFiber’s customers in Arkansas, Colorado, and Florida transitioned to the Ripple Fiber brand.
Dan Kennedy, the former CEO of HyperFiber, expressed optimism about the merger, stating it enhances service and capabilities for HyperFiber’s existing customer base. “Across the communities we serve, local partners and residents will now begin to see the Ripple Fiber brand featured on our vehicles, showcased at local events, and displayed at our offices,” Kennedy noted.
The merger, which was initially announced in June, fits into Ripple Fiber’s ambitious strategy to expand its footprint significantly—aiming to build 1.5 million new passings in 15 states over the next five years. Greg Wilson, the founder and CEO of Ripple Fiber, emphasized that the merger positions the company as one of the fastest-growing independent fiber-to-the-home providers in the United States. “With this merger making a strong impact on our expansive growth, Ripple Fiber is proud to soon have operations from coast to coast,” Wilson said.
The expansion is also backed by Ripple Fiber’s increased financial capacity, having secured a $350 million credit facility earlier this year. This financial boost has provided the necessary resources to advance its growth agenda. In addition to the integration with HyperFiber, Ripple Fiber recently acquired BridgeNET Fiber, a network operator based in North Carolina. This acquisition brought around 18,000 passings into Ripple Fiber’s operational footprint, further accelerating growth in the region.
The recent developments signal Ripple Fiber’s commitment to enhancing its service offerings and expanding its reach, aiming to better serve communities across multiple states.
