Maryland Broadband Cooperative and Choptank Fiber Launch 100 Gigabit Circuit Deployment to Enhance Rural Connectivity

Salisbury, Maryland – Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC) and Choptank Fiber, LLC proudly announce the successful deployment of two 100 Gigabit circuits, a critical milestone in providing ultra-fast, reliable internet services to rural communities across Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to improving digital infrastructure and bridging the digital divide in underserved areas.

What’s happening: The joint effort between Maryland Broadband Cooperative and Choptank Fiber marks a significant upgrade to the region’s broadband capabilities with the installation of state-of-the-art 100 Gigabit circuits. This enhancement will dramatically increase bandwidth capacity, ensuring faster internet speeds and more robust network performance for residents, businesses, and local institutions.

Why it matters: This 100 Gigabit circuit deployment is crucial in addressing the growing demand for high-speed broadband in Maryland’s rural regions. As digital connectivity becomes essential for economic development, education, healthcare, and remote work, this upgrade allows the local community to thrive in a digital-first world. The new infrastructure ensures that rural Maryland communities can compete on a level playing field with urban areas, fostering innovation and long-term growth.

How it works: Maryland Broadband Cooperative’s robust middle-mile fiber infrastructure and Choptank Fiber’s localized service optimize the value of 100 Gigabit technology. This partnership leverages cutting-edge transport equipment and high-count fiber optic cables to deliver unprecedented speeds, boosting network performance across the Eastern Shore. With this deployment, users will experience faster, more reliable internet connections that can handle modern data-intensive applications, streaming, and cloud-based services.