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Conexon 100 Club Expands Membership

Conexon, a leader in rural fiber broadband, proudly announced its latest inductees into the esteemed Conexon 100 Club. This recognition program is unique in the industry and has now expanded to include nearly 50 electric cooperatives from 13 states that have successfully established fiber broadband access for all their members.

On September 16, 2026, Conexon celebrated the achievements of seven new cooperatives, which finalized their fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) projects throughout 2025 and early 2026. The new members are:

• - Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (Seminole, Oklahoma)
• - Central Florida Electric Cooperative (Chiefland, Florida)
• - Glades Electric Cooperative (Moore Haven, Florida)
• - Grady EMC (Cairo, Georgia)
• - Habersham EMC (Clarkesville, Georgia)
• - Satilla REMC (Alma, Georgia)
• - Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (Live Oak, Florida)

These cooperatives mark a significant step in the electric cooperative broadband movement, reflecting the sustained momentum toward enhancing connectivity in rural America. By completing their fiber broadband networks, these cooperatives have committed to bridging the digital divide and fostering opportunities for their communities.

Randy Klindt, Co-Founder of Conexon, emphasized the importance of the Conexon 100 Club, stating, "These co-op partners have made a commitment to serve every member, even those in remote areas, and they have delivered on that promise. Their success underscores the cooperative principle of inclusivity, demonstrating that premium broadband can reach every corner of rural America."

Since its inception in 2024, the Conexon 100 Club has witnessed continuous growth, with more cooperatives fulfilling their broadband projects. As the demand for robust connectivity steadily increases, Conexon and its collaborators remain dedicated to ensuring that rural areas receive comparable broadband service to that found in urban settings. Together, the members of the Conexon 100 Club have transformed digital connectivity in some of the most challenging-to-reach areas, empowering homes, farms, schools, and businesses with essential infrastructure.

Through strategic partnerships with electric cooperatives and local organizations, Conexon has successfully accessed over $2 billion in various funding sources and has designed more than 200,000 miles of fiber network. As a result of these partnerships, more than 4 million rural Americans are now benefiting from fiber-to-the-home services.

To learn more about the Conexon 100 Club and to view the complete list of inducted electric cooperatives, visit conexon.us/conexon-100-club.

About Conexon

Conexon is a nationwide leader in the design, construction, and operation of broadband networks, collaborating with electric cooperatives and organizations to implement fiber-to-the-home deployments across rural America. With almost a decade of experience, Conexon has partnered with cooperatives in over 80 markets, and nearly 50 of their projects now achieve complete member coverage. Their internet service provider brand, Connect, offers multi-gigabit-speed internet in many of these regions, contributing to the establishment of an expansive fiber network serving millions of Americans.