Archtop Fiber held a groundbreaking ceremony with state and local officials celebrating the commencement of its expansion into Sullivan County, N.Y.

This project will see Archtop install over 220 miles of fiber, nearly all of it buried underground backbone or middle-mile infrastructure. Once completed, the project will deliver 10Gbps symmetrical internet to more than 22,000 addresses in Sullivan County. It leverages a $30 million grant the county received via New York State’s ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program. The grant, administered by Empire State Development, represents the single largest grant Sullivan County has ever received.

Executives and officials from Archtop Fiber, Sullivan County and Empire State Development celebrated the groundbreaking at an event held at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the legendary venue that hosted the original Woodstock.

“Today marks a historic turning point for Sullivan County — we’re finally bridging the gap that has held back too many communities for far too long,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “This publicly-owned infrastructure isn’t just about faster Internet — it’s about opening doors to better healthcare, education, and economic opportunities that access to high- speed Internet brings to the table. No New Yorker should be left behind simply because of where they live, and this project ensures that rural communities have the same access to opportunity as anywhere else in our state.”

Enhanced connectivity will empower Sullivan County residents to fully participate in the creator economy, driving long-term advantages and economic development for the region. With fiber-optic infrastructure in place, the county will be well-positioned to attract new businesses and remote workers, further stimulating economic growth. Archtop plans to begin customer installations later this year, with full implementation anticipated by the end of 2026.

“Archtop Fiber is proud to bring the fastest fiber Internet on the market to Sullivan County,” said Jeff DeMond, Chairman and CEO, Archtop Fiber. “It’s partnerships like this that make  a significant impact in local communities. We are committed to helping businesses grow, governments connect and make homes frustration-free all while making the American dream much more achievable through access to the creator economy.”

To read the full announcement, click here.