Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:48pm

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Greenlight Networks, a leading fiber-to-the-home provider, is set to accelerate the construction of its ultra-fast fiber internet network across Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and surrounding Northeast Pennsylvania communities in 2026. Backed by a more than $24 million investment, this latest expansion deepens the company’s regional presence and underscores its long-term commitment to strengthening the region’s digital infrastructure.

Why it matters

With increased remote work, schooling, and the advances in AI, high-speed, reliable internet is no longer just a convenience but a necessity for families, businesses, and economic competitiveness in the region. Greenlight’s expansion will provide more underserved households and businesses access to affordable, high-speed fiber internet, supporting remote work, small business growth, online learning, and telehealth.

The details

Construction is progressing in phases across Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke, Drums, Hazleton, Kingston and Mountain Top. The expansion builds upon Greenlight’s 2025 acquisition of Loop Internet, which now operates as Greenlight Networks. Loop’s network footprint complemented Greenlight’s current and planned service areas while providing a critical base of operations in Scranton, along with experienced personnel and local resources.

Greenlight Networks acquired Loop Internet in 2025.Greenlight Networks is expected to close its acquisition of FastBridge Fiber in mid-2026, pending regulatory approvals.
The players

Greenlight Networks

A leading fiber-to-the-home provider that is expanding its ultra-fast fiber internet network across Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and surrounding Northeast Pennsylvania communities.

Loop Internet

A company acquired by Greenlight Networks in 2025, which now operates as part of Greenlight Networks and provides a critical base of operations in Scranton.

Bob Durkin

President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.

Brian Coe

Vice President of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Michele Sadwick

Chief Revenue Officer at Greenlight Networks.

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What they’re saying

“The continued expansion of Greenlight Networks’ fiber is a big plus for our regional community. With increased remote work and schooling, and the advances in A.I., high-speed, reliable internet is no longer just a convenience—it’s a necessity for families, businesses, and economic competitiveness. We are excited to see this type of investment by Greenlight Networks, here in northeastern Pennsylvania.”

— Bob Durkin, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (PRNewswire)

“Greenlight Networks has provided reliable internet service to the Toyota SportsPlex, the official practice facility of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, for several years. We are excited to broaden our partnership with the company, and welcome Greenlight to our team.”

— Brian Coe, Penguins Vice President (PRNewswire)

“We’re extending access to affordable, high-speed internet while bringing more choice to Pennsylvania families and businesses. As we enter new communities and partner with new municipalities, we know we are not just building networks — we’re helping communities thrive. Reliable fiber supports remote work, fuels small business growth and expands access to online learning and telehealth. It’s truly critical infrastructure and we look forward to reaching more Pennsylvanians than ever before.”

— Michele Sadwick, Chief Revenue Officer at Greenlight Networks (PRNewswire)

What’s next

Greenlight’s acquisition announcement of FastBridge Fiber in 2025 (now expected to close mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals) will further extend the company’s footprint into Southeast, PA and pockets of Western New York, adding more than 75,000 household passings.

The takeaway

Greenlight Networks’ major fiber internet expansion in Northeast Pennsylvania underscores the growing importance of high-speed, reliable connectivity for communities, supporting remote work, small business growth, online learning, and telehealth. This investment will help bridge the digital divide and strengthen the region’s economic competitiveness.