6 THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 1 - 3, 2026 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 2 Rightfiber, a Grain Management portfolio company, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the American Broadband Holding Company’s Nebraska business, operating as Fastwyre Broadband. The acquisition builds on the momentum of the recent merger of Great Plains Communications and Ritter Communications to form Rightfiber, further expanding the company’s footprint across Nebraska and beyond. Former Fastwyre customers in Nebraska are now part of Rightfiber, one of the nation’s largest independent fiber broadband providers, serving customers across 20 states with more than 28,000 route miles of fiber, enabling over 300,000 fiber-to-thehome (FTTH) passings. With the acquisition complete, Rightfiber has begun integrating Fastwyre’s Nebraska operations. Customers will receive ongoing communications throughout the transition, including information about products, services, billing and future enhancements. “Nebraska has been an important part of our story for more than 115 years, and completing this acquisition reinforces our long-term commitment to the communities we serve across the state,” said Todd Foje, executive chairman of Rightfiber. “We’re excited to build on that legacy by strengthening our relationships across Nebraska and continuing to support the people, businesses and communities that have been the foundation of our success for generations.” The acquisition includes Fastwyre’s Nebraska operations serving the communities of Arlington, Bassett, Belden, Bellevue, Blair, Carroll, Emerson, Fort Calhoun, Fremont, Herman, Homer, Kennard, Laurel, Lyons, Macy, Meadow Grove, Newport, Oakland, Osmond, Pender, Rosalie, Tekamah, Thurston, Walthill, Wayne and Winnebago. p Stop by Deal Tables 23 and 24 to meet with Rightfiber. NTT DATA has been recognized as the Best Global Connectivity Provider (Data) at Capacity Media’s 2026 Global Connectivity Awards. The Best Global Connectivity Provider (Data) award recognizes NTT DATA’s position at the forefront of global IP networking. In selecting NTT DATA, the judging panel described the company as a “dominant global leader,” highlighting “its scale and global infrastructure in supporting major brands.” The company also received the European Connectivity Provider of the Year award. “Receiving these two awards is an important recognition of the strength of our Global IP Network and, most importantly, the people behind it,” said Michael Wheeler, executive vice president of Global IP Network at NTT DATA. “Our teams around the world work every day to deliver the performance, reliability and exceptional service our clients depend on.” The Global IP Network of NTT DATA is a Tier 1 IP backbone consistently ranked among the top networks worldwide by multiple leading industry groups. Spanning the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania, the network provides a premier environment for content, data and video transport, as well as advanced network security and DDoS protection services. Operating under a single autonomous system number, AS2914, the Global IP Network provides a resilient, high-performance digital ecosystem that seamlessly connects internet-centric businesses, their employees, customers and partners across the globe. p Stop by Deal Center Table 13 to meet with NTT Data. Rightfiber Completes Acquisition of Fastwyre’s Nebraska Business NTT DATA Named Best Global Connectivity Provider (Data), European Connectivity Provider of the Year Ziply Fiber recently completed a fully redundant fiber ring in Quincy, Wash., delivering geographically diverse connectivity, secure dark fiber between data centers and access to its broader high-capacity network. The investment strengthens the infrastructure supporting the region’s rapidly expanding AI and hyperscale ecosystem. As AI and cloud computing continue to drive unprecedented demand for digital infrastructure, the need for scalable, resilient fiber connectivity has never been greater. Quincy has emerged as one of the nation’s leading data center markets, attracting hyperscale investment thanks to its abundant hydroelectric power, favorable climate and access to high-capacity networks. “Quincy has become one of the most important data center markets in the country, and the companies building there need infrastructure that keeps pace with the workloads they are running,” said Chris Gellos, general manager of Commercial at Ziply Fiber. “This ring gives those operators the path diversity and reliability that AI infrastructure demands.” The project reflects Ziply Fiber’s broader commitment to expanding the high-capacity network infrastructure that powers today’s digital economy. As AI workloads grow more complex and data-intensive, resilient connectivity is no longer simply a competitive advantage; it is foundational to continued growth. Through strategic investments in metro and long-haul fiber infrastructure, Ziply Fiber is helping data center operators, enterprises and carriers meet today’s connectivity requirements while preparing for the demands of tomorrow. p Connect with Ziply Fiber at Meeting Lounge 102 in the exhibit hall or email wholesale@ziplyfiber.com. Ziply Fiber Expands Critical Data Center Connectivity in Quincy
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