Ron Kormos, Chief Strategy Officer
With a keen eye on the digital divide, the Public Sector Team has garnered invaluable insights into the stark gap that persists between urban and rural areas.
FiberLight is earnestly at the forefront of Empowering rural communities and anchor institutions with our state-of-the-art network, services, and passionate employees.
We are proudly leading the charge in empowering rural communities and anchor institutions by leveraging our cutting-edge network, services, and a team of dedicated employees. What was once seen as a commodity or a costly line item has now transformed into an essential utility, delivering economic growth, stability, equality, and even potential lifesaving infrastructure to rural communities across America.
We have all heard by now of the significant digital divide between urban and rural areas, limiting economic opportunities, education, and healthcare services in these rural communities. FiberLight middle mile infrastructure is a transformative solution, helping revolutionize the livelihood of rural communities by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity.
FiberLight’s Impact on Our Communities:
- Economic Empowerment
Access to reliable Internet is a game changer. Not only will it enable communities to thrive, but it will also attract investments and stimulate economic growth. It reduces geographical limitations faced by rural communities today. We have seen it firsthand, opening doors to new industries or even bringing back industries that once helped the community thrive prior to the pandemic.
- Educational Advancement
FiberLight currently Empowers many K-12 schools. Quality education suffers today in most rural communities due to the lack of affordable and reliable connectivity.
Today we help bridge these gaps, empowering educators to leverage online resources, virtual classrooms, and collaborative platforms, offering students equal opportunities to learn and thrive. Our infrastructure nurtures the next generation’s potential and equips rural youth with the skills necessary to compete in the job market today.
- Enhancing Healthcare Services
Quality healthcare is lacking and sometimes absent in smaller rural communities. FiberLight has helped empower and enabled healthcare providers to revolutionize telemedicine, enabling healthcare providers to deliver remote consultations, diagnostics, and treatments. Infrastructure is literally a lifesaver in these communities.
- Strengthening Community Development
Plain and simple, our Middle Mile Infrastructure is a catalyst for community development. It enables what is now referred to as Community Anchor Institutions: schools, healthcare, libraries, city and county municipalities. We are enabling better and more efficient communication between local government bodies and citizens, promoting civic engagement, and fostering community connectivity and engagement.
The mission, vision, and values that drive FiberLight are not only significant to us but have far-reaching implications for the communities we serve. It cannot be overstated: the impact of what we provide facilitates life-changing developments within our communities.