TL;DR

  • Award-winning again: Empire Fiber Internet earned the Gold Winner title for Best IT/Office Technology in the 2026 FLX Finest Awards, its fourth consecutive year taking home the honor.
  • Community-driven recognition: The win came from a pool of over 179,000 votes cast across more than 1,800 entrants competing in 214 categories throughout the Finger Lakes region.
  • What it means locally: The recognition reflects the trust residents and businesses place in Empire Fiber Internet’s 100% fiber network and hometown customer service.

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Empire Fiber Internet, a leading fiber optic internet service provider serving communities across New York and Pennsylvania, has been named Gold Winner of the FLX Finest Award for Best IT/Office Technology for the fourth year in a row. The community-voted award recognizes the businesses and residents shaping the Finger Lakes region, with this year’s contest drawing record participation across hundreds of categories.

The win underscores how much local customers value fast, dependable connectivity paired with a genuinely local approach to service. Empire Fiber Internet’s locally based teams and round-the-clock customer support continue to back its growing fiber network, helping homes, businesses, schools, and healthcare providers across the region stay reliably connected.

“We’re incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the Finger Lakes community for the fourth year in a row,” said Kevin Dickens, CEO of Empire Fiber Internet. “This award is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the people and businesses we serve every day. We’re proud to continue supporting this region’s growth with reliable connectivity, local support, and the exceptional customer experience our communities deserve.”

Empire Fiber Internet extends its thanks to everyone who voted this year. This recognition reinforces the company’s mission of strengthening Finger Lakes communities through fast, reliable fiber and hometown service.

To learn more about Empire Fiber Internet, visit empirefiber.com.