IQ Fiber Launches Fiber-Optic Internet Service in Pinellas County, Florida
The 100 percent fiber-optic network will bring high internet to St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo.
The 100 percent fiber-optic network will bring high internet to St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo.
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2026 — IQ Fiber, a Jacksonville, Florida-based fiber network provider, has launched service in Pinellas County, Florida, bringing 100 percent fiber-optic internet to residents and businesses across St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo.
Home to nearly one million residents, Pinellas County is a “key milestone in IQ Fiber’s growth strategy,” the company said. The company was founded in 2021 with funding from private equity company SDC Capital Partners.
“From transparent pricing to 5-star customer support, our goal is to deliver fast, reliable internet without the hassles customers have come to expect from traditional providers,” said IQ Fiber CEO Ted Schremp.
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