Fiber Broadband Expansion Update

Fiber Broadband Expansion Update

Starting 2026 Strong | Miles, Members, Momentum

By: Jim Kennel, MVEA Fiber Project Manager

Reliable, high-speed internet has become just as essential as reliable electricity. At Mountain View Electric Association, we are proud to help meet that need for our members.

As of mid-January, MVEA’s fiber project is officially 53% complete, with 2,438 miles of fiber installed out of 4,567 total miles. Construction crews are maintaining an impressive pace of more than 20 miles per week, which has allowed us to move the scheduled completion of initial installation up to the end of 2027. This momentum reflects the dedication of our crews and partners and is translating into real results for members across our service territory.

Today, more than 30,000 MVEA members in over 40 open zones have access to high-speed fiber internet through a partnership with Conexon Connect, the project’s internet service provider. Crews are actively working throughout our 5,000-square-mile territory, including areas such as Black Forest, Elbert, Falcon, Fountain, Monument, Peyton, and Simla. Looking ahead, we are planning for 1,100 additional miles of fiber installation in 2026, keeping the momentum of the project moving forward at scale.

So why is MVEA building a fiber network? Much like when electric cooperatives formed in the 1930s to bring power to underserved communities, today’s cooperative difference is about connectivity. Affordable, reliable internet service is often limited in rural areas, and electric cooperatives are uniquely positioned to help close that gap. Because we already own the poles, wires, and underground infrastructure that reach every member, we can deploy fiber efficiently.

Beyond providing broadband access to members, the fiber network also strengthens our electric system. Fiber supports smart grid capabilities such as enhanced substation communication, faster outage detection, and reduced restoration times. It also supports advanced wildfire mitigation tools, including the ability to adjust device operations during high fire danger days.

Fiber internet service is available now or coming soon in many areas! To check updated availability, explore service options, and see if your home is in an open zone, visit www.mvea.coop/internet. You can also follow MVEA on Facebook for timely updates as new zones open and watch for special offers you won’t want to miss.