Greenlight Networks — a New York-based broadband service provider — completed its acquisition of Scranton-based Loop Internet and strives to bring affordable, high-speed fiber internet to more homes and businesses throughout Northeast Pennsylvania, company officials announced Wednesday.

Greenlight’s plans to acquire Loop were first announced in early July. The acquisition cost was not disclosed.

“It gives us an operational hub in Pennsylvania,” said Michele Sadwick, chief revenue officer for Greenlight. “Prior to this acquisition, we didn’t have an office in Pennsylvania, we were relying on contractors. We’ve reached across many areas of New York state and we’re looking for opportunities to expand. Pennsylvania, being a neighboring state, was very attractive for us from an operational efficiency standpoint, and the communities also look a lot like those in New York. There are a lot of natural synergies both geographically and, importantly, operationally as well as culturally. Both companies enjoy great brand recognition and we’re both very passionate about customer service.”

Frustrated by the area’s internet service, Chris Hacken founded Loop Internet in 2015 . Over the past decade, the company has grown to provide high-speed internet service to the region’s largest cities, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, and recently expanded to parts of Mountain Top and Kingston.

Since its founding in 2011, Greenlight has built, owns and operates a fiber-optic network, providing fast, reliable connectivity across 40 municipalities, with a strong presence throughout New York state as well as northeast and south-central Pennsylvania, officials said.

Greenlight’s network will now reach more than 278,000 households and 10,000 small business customers, officials said. Additionally, Greenlight’s 187 employees will be joined by 58 workers from Loop Internet, bringing the overall total to 245.

Greenlight also announced plans to ramp up local hiring initiatives and contractor partnerships in the Northeast Pennsylvania region.

“The trajectory we’re on is one for growth,” said Jason Wasmanski, former general manager at Loop Internet who now serves as a vice president of operations for Greenlight Networks. “There are additional areas we have planned, and where we’ve already started, that we haven’t announced. As we scale that expansion, we’re going to need to bring in additional team members.”

Greenlight first announced its expansion into Pennsylvania in April with market builds in Dickson City and Chambersburg, officials said.

Sadwick noted Greelight’s experience in Dickson City has been positive and the company plans to continue expanding in the Midvalley to communities like Blakely soon.

Greenlight’s acquisition of Loop won’t mean any changes for residents of Northeast Pennsylvania, Wasmanski said.

“Loop customers can expect the same customer service and the same local team they’ve had,” he said.

Wasmanski believes the acquisition will strengthen internet connectivity in Scranton, both downtown and throughout the city.

“Loop launched in downtown Scranton last year and we’ve had a tremendous amount of success helping businesses get connected, because there weren’t a lot of options,” he said. “Now, joining forces with Greenlight, we’ll be able to further expand at a more rapid pace. We’ve just launched in several new neighborhoods in South Side and West Side, and we’re going to keep working until all of Scranton is connected with fiber.”

Originally Published: October 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM EDT