As demand for reliable, high-capacity connectivity continues to grow, fiber networks are playing an increasingly important role in connecting communities and supporting economic development. One carrier helping expand connectivity across Arkansas is Diamond State Networks.
Diamond State Networks is a wholesale broadband provider that brings together the fiber-optic networks of electric cooperatives throughout Arkansas. The organization is 100% owned by electric cooperatives, giving them a unique community-focused model centered on reliability, affordability, and long-term investment in the state’s connectivity infrastructure.
Today, their network spans more than 50,000 miles of fiber across 72 of Arkansas’ 75 counties, reaching approximately 1.5 million residents. Its network is 100% fiber optic and is designed to provide high-capacity, highly redundant connectivity throughout the state.
The scale of their network makes it an important piece of Arkansas’ evolving broadband infrastructure. By combining the resources and experience of Arkansas electric cooperatives and their fiber subsidiaries, Diamond State Networks is building a statewide network designed to support the growing connectivity needs of residents, businesses and communities.
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