Liberty, NY – As high-speed fiber-optic conduit continues being buried across Sullivan County, a new website has launched to give residents and businesses an opportunity to follow progress and check availability for broadband Internet service: www.connectsullivan.com.
“The County, NYS’ ConnectALL team, consultant ECC Technologies and our private partner Archtop Fiber have been working hard this past year to advance the dream of a Sullivan County with high-speed Internet access wherever you live, work or play,” said Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek. “You can see the results of this work by visiting connectsullivan.com, offering general information, an interactive map of availability and a signup form for updates.”
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Through ConnectALL, New York State is making strategic investments to ensure every community – regardless of geography – has access to reliable, high-speed Internet. The launch of connectsullivan.com is an important step in that effort, giving residents and businesses a way to track progress, check availability, and stay informed as this transformative project moves forward.”
Fueled by New York State’s ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program administered by Empire State Development, which aims to expand broadband infrastructure throughout New York State, Sullivan County was awarded a substantial $29.9M of the collective $240M+ Statewide funding in 2025.
Utilizing that crucial funding, Sullivan County has partnered with Archtop Fiber to provide broadband service to over 22,000 homes and businesses, leveraging the County’s existing emergency communications towers and Archtop’s capabilities in fiber-optic construction. Fiber will be run to many locations, with a high-speed wireless signal serving harder-to-reach areas. Speeds will be as high as 10GB per second.
“Archtop Fiber is proud to be part of such a significant investment in Sullivan County’s future,” said Jeff DeMond, Chairman and CEO, Archtop Fiber. “It’s partnerships like this that truly move the needle for underserved communities. We are dedicated to connecting homes, empowering businesses, and ensuring that every resident has access to the fastest fiber Internet that makes modern life possible.”
Archtop Fiber is in the midst of deploying 220+ miles of fiber – nearly 100% of which will be buried, underground backbone, and/or middle-mile construction. Sullivan County will own the infrastructure, while Archtop Fiber and Hudson Valley Wireless will serve as Internet service providers.
“Sullivan County faces unique challenges due to its rural, mountainous terrain, low population density and status, as the most distressed of the seven counties represented by the Hudson Valley Regional Council that have long deterred broadband deployment in the County,” stated Project Manager Lorne Green, the County’s commissioner of Information Technology Services. “This initiative reverses that trend for many of the unserved homes in the county and creates new opportunities in health, education and economic well-being.”
Service is anticipated to be launched in early May in the Liberty area, expanding outward through the remainder of 2026.
About the website
Launched this month, www.connectsullivan.com is designed to answer questions and give updates as this significant project moves forward. Visitors to the site can:
- Check the availability of service (current and future) at an exact address
- See where fiber is being laid throughout Sullivan County
- Get an approximate understanding of where wireless service might be offered
- Gain knowledge of the scope, timeline and mission of the project
- Obtain answers to frequently-asked questions
- Sign up for updates and service, when it becomes available
- Learn more about Archtop Fiber and the NYS ConnectALL Program
This Internet service is supported by a grant awarded to County of Sullivan by New York State through the ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program, funded by the Capital Project Fund administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
About Archtop Fiber
Archtop Fiber offers the fastest, most reliable, environmentally friendly and affordable Internet access to communities across the Northeast. With decades of experience and success, Archtop provides multi-gig, symmetrical, all-fiber Internet solutions that open doors for community growth and prosperity. Archtop’s future-forward network and Internet services deliver reliable, lightning-fast access to entertainment, healthcare, employment and education opportunities. From businesses and hospitals to farms and families, Archtop Fiber prioritizes exceptional service and an unwavering community focus to create a brighter, tech-driven future for all.
About Empire State Development
Empire State Development is New York's chief economic development agency, and promotes business growth, job creation, and greater economic opportunity throughout the state. With offices in each of the state's 10 regions, ESD oversees the Regional Economic Development Councils, supports broadband equity through the ConnectALL office, and is growing the workforce of tomorrow through the Office of Strategic Workforce Development. The agency engages with emerging and next generation industries like clean energy and semiconductor manufacturing looking to grow in New York State, operates a network of assistance centers to help small businesses grow and succeed, and promotes the state's world class tourism destinations through I LOVE NY. For more information, please visit esd.ny.gov, and connect with ESD on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
