TL;DR
- Growing footprint: Empire Fiber Internet expanded its fiber network in Ithaca, NY, adding over 700 homes and businesses, including Collegetown, Bryant Park, and Belle Sherman.
- Milestone reached: The expansion brings Ithaca homes and businesses passed to more than 5,400
- Community backing: The Tompkins Chamber welcomed the investment as a boost to reliable internet options across the county.
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Empire Fiber Internet, a leading fiber optic internet service provider serving communities across New York and Pennsylvania, has expanded its network in Ithaca, NY, making service available to more than 700 additional homes and businesses. The move builds on the company’s growing presence in the city, bringing the total number of homes and businesses passed to more than 5,400.
“Greater access to reliable, high-speed internet is important for Ithaca’s residents, students, non-profits, entrepreneurs and local businesses,” said Peggy Coleman, President & CEO of the Tompkins Chamber. “We’re pleased to see Empire Fiber Internet continue investing in the Ithaca community, adding another reliable service option within Tompkins County.”
The expansion delivers symmetrical upload and download speeds to support the demands of modern connected life, from remote work and online learning to streaming, gaming, and smart home and business technology. Customers are backed by a locally staffed, 24/7/365 support team, and the company continues to deepen its ties to the region as an active member of the Tompkins Chamber.
“Ithaca deserves internet that works as hard as the people who live and work here,” said Kevin Dickens, CEO of Empire Fiber Internet. “From students and families relying on connectivity for school and work to businesses that depend on our internet to serve customers, fiber delivers the speed and reliability that modern life requires. And just as important, our customers can count on responsive, local support when they need it.”
To learn more about Empire Fiber Internet, visit empirefiber.com.
