Trailblazing a New Era of Connectivity with Licensed Spectrum and Telco-as-a-Service
BroadbandOne has been named Startup of the Year at the 2025 Broadband Communities Awards, a major recognition of the company’s innovative contributions to broadband infrastructure and its commitment to closing the digital divide across the U.S.
This award celebrates outstanding companies formed since January 1, 2020, with under 50 employees and less than $1 million in annual revenue, that serve the telecom, multifamily or community broadband markets. BroadbandOne checked every box — and then some.
Why BroadbandOne Stood Out
The Broadband Communities Awards, presented during the 2025 Broadband Communities Summit in Texas, are among the most prestigious in the industry, celebrating the people and organizations that are pushing broadband forward. Being named Startup of the Year is a testament to BroadbandOne’s impact and vision.
From the beginning, BroadbandOne has taken a bold approach to solving connectivity challenges by delivering enterprise-grade wireless infrastructure through its unique Telco-as-a Service (TaaS) model. The company’s ability to deploy secure, high-capacity broadband with unmatched speed — particularly in rural, hard-to-reach and underserved markets — has set it apart from traditional providers by working with broadband providers to solve connectivity issues.
Through strategic partnerships and the use of licensed mmWave spectrum, BroadbandOne is building a scalable and future-ready network infrastructure that empowers communities, public sector organizations, and private enterprises with low-latency, high-performance connectivity.
“We’re honored to be recognized as Startup of the Year,” said Eric Watko, CEO of BroadbandOne. “This award is not just a win for our team — it’s a win for the communities we serve. It validates our mission to democratize high-speed internet through technology, innovation and strong partnerships. We thank Broadband Communities for the recognition.”
BroadbandOne’s national footprint is growing fast, with recent expansions into high-impact markets like Savannah, Georgia, and the San Francisco Bay Area (through a strategic partnership with Etheric Networks). These rollouts are more than just geographic — they represent a larger mission to unlock opportunity, economic growth and digital inclusion through fast and flexible broadband solutions.
Visit BroadbandOne for more information and contact the BB1 team today to learn more.
