Acentury

For a leading US telecom provider, replacing legacy copper with a full‑fiber network is its biggest infrastructure push to date. The network planning manager is directing the massive rollout, handling material sourcing and overall strategy. Partnering with Radiocomm (a division of Acentury) gives the company the speed and flexibility needed to meet aggressive expansion targets while reshaping its network‑build and maintenance processes.

The Challenge: Moving Beyond "Archaic" Technology

Today, the provider maintains a complex multi-technology network consisting of copper, coax, and fiber. While this combination has been reliable in the past, maintaining legacy copper has become increasingly difficult and expensive. "It's– in a lot of ways– a very archaic technology that's a lot more complicated than fiber," the network planning manager explained, noting the shortage of specialized talent required to maintain aging copper infrastructure.

With government subsidies pushing broadband to under-served rural areas and a post-pandemic surge in demand for high-capacity home internet, the company made the strategic decision to accelerate its fiber overbuild. To manage this at scale, it moved away from a hands-off, contractor-led purchasing model toward a centralized, standardized approach to gain better visibility into its network.

The Solution: A Partnership Rooted in Innovation and Speed

When exploring micro-fiber applications for a major rollout project, the provider turned to Radiocomm (a division of Acentury) for technical guidance. Radiocomm helped them navigate a vast portfolio of options to find the best fit for their specific use cases.

What sets Radiocomm apart is its strong agility in product development. While industry standards for production samples typically range from four to six months, Radiocomm was able to deliver samples within one to two months. This faster pace keeps material shipments in step with field crews, reducing the risk of idle labor and keeping the rollout moving.

Operational Reliability at Scale

As the provider looks toward 2026, its goals have expanded from an initial 2,200 miles to a "stretch goal" of nearly 10,000 miles of fiber. In a market where domestic glass and fiber manufacturing is tight due to high demand from data centers, Radiocomm’s commitment to capacity has been vital.

The network planning manager noted that the delivery process is well‑coordinated and that schedules have generally met projected timelines. This reliability, together with Radiocomm’s clear roadmap, gave the provider the confidence it needed to hit its targets.

Looking Ahead

Through this collaboration, the US telecom provider is steadily retiring legacy copper and building a high‑capacity, future‑proof fiber network. By listening to the specific needs of the provider rather than just following general industry trends, Radiocomm has become a cornerstone in providing essential broadband to rural America.

For more information about Radiocomm fiber products: www.radiocomm.co

Radiocomm's recent launch of bendable fiber cable assemblies: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7459311500961144833