, /PRNewswire/ — Arizona’s broadband expansion efforts reached a new milestone in connecting residents, businesses and community institutions with high-speed, reliable internet. Wecom Fiber, alongside the Arizona Commerce Authority, Town of Parker and the Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, today celebrated the ceremonial ribbon cutting marking completion of the Arizona Broadband Development Grant project — a multi-year build spanning Mohave and La Paz counties, with the Town of Parker as its final segment.
The network will deliver high-speed internet to residents, businesses, carriers, and government entities. The project serves 124 Community Anchor Institutions—such as libraries, schools, public safety, and more—connecting 15,000 homes and businesses.
“Completing our fiber build across the Town of Parker reflects the focus and dedication of our construction crews and local team, and we’re proud to bring reliable, high-speed internet to a community that didn’t have real options before,” said Rachel Solomon, CEO, Wecom Fiber. “This is also just the beginning — as Arizona’s largest BEAD award winner, Wecom Fiber is already working to bring that same opportunity to harder-to-reach communities across eight counties in Arizona.”
“This investment in broadband infrastructure will unlock new economic opportunities and strengthen the long‑term competitiveness of communities across Mohave County and La Paz County,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “I’m grateful for Governor Hobbs’ leadership and thank Wecom Fiber, the Town of Parker, and all our partners whose collaboration made this milestone possible.”
“This project means homes and businesses across the Town of Parker now have access to reliable internet that didn’t exist here before,” said Randy Hartless, Mayor of the Town of Parker. “I want to thank Wecom Fiber, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and everyone who partnered with the Town to make this happen.”
“La Paz County has been my home for many years, and I’ve seen firsthand what reliable broadband means for our residents and local businesses,” said Duce Minor, La Paz County District 2 Supervisor. “This project reflects exactly the kind of investment our rural communities need, and I’m grateful to Wecom Fiber and the state for making it happen.”
In November 2023, Governor Hobbs and local leaders broke ground on the $10 million Arizona Broadband Development Grant project spanning Mohave and La Paz counties. Wecom Fiber invested $35 million – making the total project investment $45 million.
Background on the Arizona Broadband Development Program
Arizona’s Broadband Development Grant (ABDG) Program expands high-speed internet access across the state. With $100 million in funding going towards infrastructure projects in Arizona’s unserved and underserved areas, the program encompasses 19 projects across 10 counties.
Media Contacts
Wecom Fiber
Scott Davis, Chief Revenue Officer, [email protected]
Arizona Commerce Authority
Alyssa Tufts, Vice President, Public Relations, [email protected]
About Wecom Fiber
Wecom Fiber is an Arizona-based fiber broadband provider focused on delivering reliable, high-speed internet to underserved and rural communities. With roots dating back to 1956, the company combines local expertise with modern infrastructure to expand connectivity and close the digital divide across the state.
SOURCE Wecom Fiber
