Tillman FiberCo, LLC, a leading provider of fiber-optic broadband infrastructure, announced a significant expansion of its 100% fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network in Florida. The expansion is designed to meet the growing demand for high-speed internet access in regions across the state, including Tampa Bay, the Panhandle, South and Southwest Florida, as well as St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Naples, Pensacola, Several major cities such as Miami, Palm Beach, Ft. Fort Lauderdale and Kissimmee.
Tillman Fiber, in partnership with U.S. Tier 1 mobile carriers, will provide symmetrical gigabit broadband Internet access and service to residential customers. The move comes at a time when digital connectivity plays a crucial role in technological advancement.
Tillman Fiber CEO Ken Dixon emphasized the importance of next-generation infrastructure in meeting evolving technology needs. “Our expertise in fiber optics, coupled with our strategic partnerships with U.S. Tier 1 mobile carriers and significant financial support, enables Tillman Fiber to deliver high-speed internet to communities in Florida and beyond,” he said. We are confident in the long-term value our innovative broadband services will bring to our customers.”
To ensure efficient network management and deliver multi-gigabit symmetric services, Tillman Fiber is deploying Nokia 10-gigabit XGS-PON with Altiplano SDAN controllers. Additionally, end users will benefit from Nokia’s cloud-optimized mesh Wi-Fi 6 solution powered by Corteca, allowing their homes to enjoy gigabit speeds.
Tillman Fiber is part of the Tillman Global Holdings portfolio and was founded by Sanjiv Ahuja. The portfolio invests in, owns and operates telecommunications and energy infrastructure businesses in developed and emerging markets.
The expansion of Tillman Fiber’s network underscores the company’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and providing reliable, high-speed Internet access to communities across Florida. As technological advances drive the need for faster, more powerful connections, initiatives like these will play a key role in shaping the future of digital infrastructure in the region and beyond.
