Oklahoma

Centranet Aims to Expand Rural Network With Help from Electric Cooperatives

Centranet has deployed approximately 3,000 miles of fiber in rural Oklahoma, connecting up to 15,000 residents.

Michael D. Melero

Jun 25, 2024 — 2 min read

Screenshot of Centranet's Director of Government Business and Economic Development, Sachin Gupta.

June 25, 2024 – Internet Service Provider Centronet announced on June 11 that it aims to reach up to 50,000 connections with its fiber broadband network in rural Oklahoma by 2027 through partnership with electric cooperatives.

Director of Government Business and Economic Development at Centranet, Sachin Gupta, said that the company has been working with the Cooperative Broadband Coalition of Oklahoma to deliver fiber networks to its residents. This coalition is a collaborative group of multiple electric cooperatives across Oklahoma, consisting of 11 cooperatives, mainly in the eastern part of the state.

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