Broadband Technician 1
About the job
- A valid driver's license is required.
- A high school diploma is required.
- The candidate must be able to pass BPI certification within 12 months.
- The candidate must be able to bend, climb, sit, lift over 50 pounds, and work in various weather conditions.
- The candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as climbing, digging, and drilling while following safety protocols.
- The candidate must be willing to participate in on-call and shift work as required.
- Install and troubleshoot voice and data services using test equipment and established safety and installation guidelines.
- Maintain vehicle inventory and safety compliance.
- Perform physical field tasks including climbing, digging, and drilling as needed while adhering to safety protocols.
- Complete timely, detailed paperwork and provide feedback to help improve services.
- Participate in continuous training and development.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair Internet and telephone services for residential and commercial customers.
- Advanced education in information technology, electronics, or a related field is a plus.
- A customer-first approach to problem-solving is desired.
About the company
Armstrong Group is a family-owned holding company with a diversified portfolio that includes telecommunications, cable TV and internet services, and real estate. The telecommunications arm builds and operates networks to deliver cable television and broadband to homes and businesses. Beyond telecom, the group holds real estate interests and manages assets across multiple industries, reflecting its evolution from a local line-construction business into a multi-sector organization. What sets Armstrong Group apart is its long-running, family-led ownership combined with a strategic focus on diversification across complementary sectors, rather than relying on a single industry. Its goal is to grow and sustain value over the long term by expanding its portfolio and geographic reach while maintaining family control.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$13.1M
Headquarters
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Founded
1946
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 milestones show Armstrong is finishing fiber builds while rivals still start.
- New York’s 2025 Advanced Fiber Network added 4,000 miles and 42,000 locations.
- Armstrong’s 2026 private-capital rollout expands broadband share without grant-timeline dependence.
What critics are saying
- The 2024 FCC settlement cost $6.5 million and forced a corporate compliance agreement.
- Charter, Comcast, and regional fiber rivals keep squeezing Armstrong’s legacy cable economics.
- If FTTP returns disappoint, Armstrong’s private-capital expansion can become an existential cash drain.
What makes Armstrong Group unique
- Family ownership funds Armstrong’s 2026 FTTP build across six states without public capital.
- Armstrong surpassed 70% FTTP completion by January 2026, with major markets fully converted.
- Armstrong’s network now supports multigigabit and 10G XGS-PON speeds in select markets.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays