Empire Fiber Internet, a leading fiber optic internet service provider serving communities across New York and Pennsylvania, is marking continued progress on the Light Up Livingston broadband initiative across Livingston County. Service is now live in parts of Lima, Mount Morris, Dansville, and Nunda, NY, with expansion targeting thousands more homes and businesses in Springwater, Conesus, Ossian, Sparta, West Sparta, and Wayland.
Construction of the Light Up Livingston network is actively progressing, with the project’s fiber backbone largely complete and 68 miles of aerial fiber installed so far. Extending service lines to individual homes is expected to take place in the summer and fall of 2026, as crews continue running additional lines and splicing lateral cables into the main fiber ring.
“We are proud to celebrate this milestone made possible through a strong public-private partnership,” said Shannon Hillier, Livingston County Administrator. “By working collaboratively, we’ve combined resources and a shared vision to continue expanding high-speed internet access to all communities in Livingston County. This partnership reflects what’s possible through aligning the public and private sectors around a common goal.”
Supported by New York State’s ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program and USDA ReConnect grant program, this multi-million-dollar effort partners Empire Fiber Internet with Livingston County and Hunt EAS for reliable 100% fiber.
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight highlighted the project’s role in closing the digital divide. “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York is making historic investments to close the digital divide and ensure every community has access to reliable, high-speed internet. Projects like Light Up Livingston are expanding critical fiber infrastructure in rural communities, helping residents, businesses, and institutions stay connected and compete in today’s digital economy. Through strong partnerships with local governments and private providers, we are building a more connected and economically vibrant New York.”
“We’re excited to see the Light Up Livingston vision becoming a reality for more residents every day,” said Kevin Dickens, CEO of Empire Fiber Internet. “Our team is hard at work extending our fiber network throughout Livingston County. These communities are the driving force behind our continued efforts to expand our network and deliver high-speed internet with its incredible, transformative power. We look forward to becoming part of the community and supporting residents and businesses as they connect, work, and grow.”
Livingston County residents can check service availability by visiting www.shop.empireaccess.com and entering their address, and can also sign up to receive updates as construction continues.
To learn more about Empire Fiber Internet, visit www.empireaccess.com.
