Mainstream Fiber Networks Plans Rapid Expansion with Strategic Investment from Searchlight Capital Partners Searchlight’s investment to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities NASHVILLE, Ind. – Mainstream Fiber Networks is rapidly expanding high-speed broadband access to thousands of unserved and underserved rural Hoosier communities thanks to a new strategic investment from global private investment firm Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. Since 2012, Indiana-based Mainstream has been the leading provider of reliable, affordable fiber-optic Internet service throughout rural Indiana. Mainstream already is a trusted partner of the State of Indiana through the Next Level Connections Broadband initiative, having received more …

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We’re thrilled to announce that Mainstream Fiber is proudly sponsoring lunch at the upcoming Harrison County Chamber of Commerce event, The Power of the Purse. As an advocate for promoting opportunities and connections for businesswomen, we’re honored to be part of this annual celebration! About The Power of the Purse Event: The Power of the Purse event, hosted by the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce, is an esteemed gathering that shines a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of businesswomen within the Harrison County community. This event serves as a dynamic platform for recognizing their contributions, fostering connections, and encouraging professional growth. …

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NASHVILLE, Ind. – Mainstream Fiber Networks recently completed construction on two multi-year projects to develop and deploy over 180 miles combined of new fiber infrastructure to previously unserved portions of Benton and Floyd counties. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs awarded more than $3 million in Next Level Connections grant funding to Mainstream Fiber for the Connect Benton County project with a local match of nearly $3.2 million for a total project cost of more than $6.2 million. Mainstream Fiber received more than $2 million in Next Level Connections grant funding for the Connect Floyd County project with …

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Crawford County residents that live on Speed Road are now able to sign up for fiber optic internet service with Mainstream Fiber Networks. Mainline construction of this project began in October 2021, when Mainstream Fiber first broke ground in the county (read more), and we have been working hard since to build up our network and begin connecting residents. These new expansion zone provides fiber optic internet to 68 locations and we will continue to expand service to new areas throughout the county as we move into the summer. Crawford County Economic Development Partnership and Mainstream partnered in 2020 on …

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Mainstream Fiber Networks Joins Statewide Fiber Collaborative FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 04, 2022   CONTACT: Emily Wilson ewilson@bosepublicaffairs.com   Mainstream Fiber Networks Joins Statewide Fiber Collaborative   NASHVILLE, IND. – Mainstream Fiber Networks has joined Accord Telecommunications, a consortium of electric and telephone cooperatives, to expand broadband infrastructure and increase collaboration among internet service providers across the state. Mainstream is the first private ISP member to join the consortium of electric and telephone cooperatives.   “Bringing fiber optic infrastructure to Hoosiers across the state is no small task. It takes working together across public and private industries, and a partnership …

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In order to assist with the beautification of Crawford County, Mainstream Fiber has allowed the fiber poles in Milltown to be used as a blank canvas for new art and colorful murals in the area. As part of Indiana’s  Next Level Connection project, Mainstream has been working hard to build up a fiber optic internet network in Crawford County, and in doing so, has put up several poles that the fiber-optic cable will be carried along. These poles will now be used to add vibrant new art pieces throughout the town as they get painted by local artists in the …

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Benton County, Indiana residents in Oxford and Fowler can now sign up for fiber optic internet service with Mainstream Fiber Networks. Mainline construction was completed in Next Level Connection zones in the county in November 2021. New construction on expansion zones in Oxford and Fowler areas are complete, and residents in these towns can now sign up for fast, reliable fiber-optic internet. These new expansion zones provide broadband connectivity to over 400 households. When Mainstream Fiber Networks was awarded its Next Level Connections grant to expand its fiber optic network in Benton County, the area was ranked 91st in broadband …

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Residents in the Copperfield Estates subdivision of Georgetown Indiana have almost certainly seen Mainstream Fiber vehicles and construction crews in the area as they worked to construct and expand our fiber optic internet network in the area. We are happy to announce that the construction is now complete and residents in the area can now sign up. As of May 9th, Mainstream Fiber Networks residents in the Copperfield Estates subdivision can sign up for fast, reliable, fiber optic internet. This new expansion provides over 170 homes in Floyd County, Indiana. For more information of the areas Mainstream Fiber services, or …

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NASHVILLE, IND. – Mainstream Fiber Networks has partnered with AmeriCrew Inc. (OTC: ACRU),  a national infrastructure company focused on training and employing our nation’s transitioning military and veteran workforce to expand broadband infrastructure across Indiana. “We are thrilled to work with AmeriCrew. Their expertise in rural broadband deployment combined with their commitment to creating jobs for U.S. military veterans makes them an ideal partner as Mainstream continues to increase access to high speed, reliable internet for Hoosiers across the state,” said Bryan Gabriel, CEO and founder of Mainstream. Mainstream currently serves dozens of communities in eight Indiana counties. With this …

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