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Updated · Broadband Communities · Jul 9
Wire 3 Connects Melbourne Fiber Network as $38 Million Georgia Expansion Advances
Updated
Updated · Broadband Communities · Jul 9

Wire 3 Connects Melbourne Fiber Network as $38 Million Georgia Expansion Advances

1 articles · Updated · Broadband Communities · Jul 9

Summary

  • Wire 3 said its Melbourne, Florida, fiber expansion is now officially connected to the company’s broader network, marking the first live phase of service in the city.
  • Construction in Melbourne is still continuing, with CEO Jai Ramachandran saying each activation is building momentum toward faster, more reliable internet for more homes and businesses across Florida.
  • The Melbourne connection comes as Wire 3 is also pushing ahead in Georgia, where it announced a fully funded $38 million build to reach 38,000 locations in Warner Robins and Centerville.
  • Across the July ISP roundup, providers are accelerating fiber rollouts nationwide, including GoNetspeed’s $17.5 million Beverly project and Race Communications’ Fresno expansion backed by more than $200 million invested in California this year.

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