{"id":137057,"date":"2026-03-13T05:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/137057\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T05:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:26:11","slug":"greenlight-networks-expands-fiber-internet-across-northeast-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/137057\/","title":{"rendered":"Greenlight Networks Expands Fiber Internet Across Northeast Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:48pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Scranton%2C+PA&amp;city=Scranton&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Greenlight+Networks+Expands+Fiber+Internet+Across+Northeast+Pennsylvania&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fscranton%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F12%2Fgreenlight-networks-expands-fiber-internet-across-northeast-pennsylvania%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s regional presence and underscores its long-term commitment to strengthening the region&#8217;s digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Construction is progressing in phases across Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke, Drums, Hazleton, Kingston and Mountain Top. The expansion builds upon Greenlight&#8217;s 2025 acquisition of Loop Internet, which now operates as Greenlight Networks. Loop&#8217;s network footprint complemented Greenlight&#8217;s current and planned service areas while providing a critical base of operations in Scranton, along with experienced personnel and local resources.<\/p>\n<p>      Greenlight Networks acquired Loop Internet in 2025.Greenlight Networks is expected to close its acquisition of FastBridge Fiber in mid-2026, pending regulatory approvals.<br \/>\n        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Greenlight Networks<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Loop Internet<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Bob Durkin<\/p>\n<p>President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Coe<\/p>\n<p>Vice President of the Wilkes-Barre\/Scranton Penguins.<\/p>\n<p>Michele Sadwick<\/p>\n<p>Chief Revenue Officer at Greenlight Networks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Scranton%2C+PA&amp;city=Scranton&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Greenlight+Networks+Expands+Fiber+Internet+Across+Northeast+Pennsylvania&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fscranton%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F12%2Fgreenlight-networks-expands-fiber-internet-across-northeast-pennsylvania%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cThe continued expansion of Greenlight Networks&#8217; 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\u2014it&#8217;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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Bob Durkin, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (PRNewswire)<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cGreenlight 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Brian Coe, Penguins Vice President (PRNewswire)<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe&#8217;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 \u2014 we&#8217;re helping communities thrive. Reliable fiber supports remote work, fuels small business growth and expands access to online learning and telehealth. It&#8217;s truly critical infrastructure and we look forward to reaching more Pennsylvanians than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Michele Sadwick, Chief Revenue Officer at Greenlight Networks (PRNewswire)<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>Greenlight&#8217;s acquisition announcement of FastBridge Fiber in 2025 (now expected to close mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals) will further extend the company&#8217;s footprint into Southeast, PA and pockets of Western New York, adding more than 75,000 household passings.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Greenlight Networks&#8217; 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&#8217;s economic competitiveness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:48pm Got story updates? 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