Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber

FTTH internet provider delivering multi-gig speeds

Overview

Ripple Fiber builds, owns, and operates a 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network to deliver high-speed internet to residential customers, focusing on historically underserved and underconnected communities in the United States. Its service runs over GPON/XGS-PON technology, enabling symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 10 Gbps. Consumer plans include 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 2 Gbps with transparent, contract-free pricing, and a Wi-Fi router is installed as part of a professional “White Glove Installation.” The company expands through acquisitions and debt financing, grows with local municipalities, and employs local teams to manage regional offices. Ripple Fiber differentiates itself by targeting regions with limited broadband competition, building a self-owned network, offering straightforward pricing, and delivering reliable, high-speed fiber service directly to homes. Its goal is to close the digital divide by expanding fiber access across multiple states.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Ripple Fiber

Simplify's Rating
Why Ripple Fiber is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Government & Public Sector

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$350M

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 eero Signal and Wi-Fi 7 upgrades strengthen retention and premium pricing.
  • July 2026 Bain-Tillman financing fully funds Ripple's acquisition and next expansion phase.
  • April 2026 8 Gig rollout and three-year price locks improve upsell and churn control.

What critics are saying

  • Verizon will acquire Ripple's customers, stripping retail value before closing in 2026.
  • BBB shows 39 complaints in three years, signaling persistent service and billing friction.
  • California, Washington, and BEAD expansion require capital-heavy builds that can stall returns.

What makes Ripple Fiber unique

  • 2026 Verizon/Eaton deal proves Ripple built a strategically valuable fiber platform.
  • Ripple's 10-state footprint and 300 municipalities create rare regional operating scale.
  • XGS-PON and 8 Gig plans position Ripple as a multi-gig network builder.

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Funding

Total Funding

$350M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

39%

1 year growth

39%

2 year growth

35%
wallstreet:online AG
Jul 29th, 2026
Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings Announce $1.5 Billion Investment in Eaton Fiber to Power the Expansion of Verizon Fiber Broadband across the United States

29.07.2026 - Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings (“Tillman”) today announced a $1.5 billion investment in Eaton Fiber, an affiliate of Tillman, to accelerate the expansion of Verizon fiber broadband through fiber network deployment across the United States. ... Seite 1

Associated Press
Mar 17th, 2026
Ripple Fiber partners with eero to offer free Wi-Fi backup and mesh networking across 10-state network

Ripple Fiber, a fibre-optic internet provider operating across 10 US states, has partnered with eero, an Amazon company, to deliver Wi-Fi mesh networking systems to customers. Ripple Fiber becomes the first internet provider to offer eero Signal, a cellular backup service, at no additional cost to customers on gigabit packages. All Ripple Fiber customers will receive access to the eero Pro 7 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 system, which supports 200 devices across 2,000 square feet. Gigabit package customers also receive eero Secure, providing ad blocking, content filters and antivirus protection, plus the eero app for network management. Current customers can switch to the new eero Pro 7 router, whilst new customers on gigabit packages installed after 3 March 2026 automatically receive the equipment.

Business Wire
Jun 11th, 2025
Ripple Fiber Agrees to Acquire BridgeNET Fiber, Strengthening Its North Carolina Footprint

Ripple Fiber, a rapidly expanding fiber optic network builder and operator headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has agreed to acquire BridgeNET Fiber....

Business Wire
May 29th, 2025
Ripple Fiber Expands Debt Capacity to $350 Million to Fuel Nationwide Fiber Network Growth

Ripple Fiber, a Charlotte-based provider of high-speed fiber internet services, announced today it has secured a significant expansion of its existing credit...

Telecompetitor
Jun 17th, 2024
Post Road Group Goes Deeper into Telecom with Ripple Fiber Investment

Ripple Fiber is working to expand and expects to accelerate with the investment from The Post Road Group, with plans to strengthen areas.

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