(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — A regional internet service provider is bringing fiber to the west, and now expanding to Cañon City to serve neighborhoods and the community.

Visionary Broadband announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19 that it has made significant progress on its broadband expansion in Cañon City. The internet service will bring 5-gigabit fiber internet to critical community services and residential neighborhoods.

“The company is prioritizing connections to government offices, health care providers, School District RE-1, and first responders such as the police and fire departments,” Visionary Broadband said in a statement. 

Service to residential areas will also be rolled out soon and will give homes in the area the opportunity to gain access to fiber internet sooner than expected.

“We have doubled the size of our construction crews, which will speed along the fiber build to Cañon City residents and businesses,” said Visionary Broadband CEO Brian Worthen.  “We know how important reliable internet is to everyone, and we are excited to deliver.” 

According to the internet service provider, the project will bring fiber internet access to 2,000 homes by Fall 2025.

“We’re thrilled to see this project progressing,” said Ryan Stevens, Cañon City administrator. “Reliable high-speed internet is essential for our community’s growth and success, supporting everything from public safety and education to healthcare and business development. This expansion is a game-changer for Cañon City residents and institutions.” 

The project, funded by the federal America Recovery and Reinvestment Act and a private investment from Visionary, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with more than 90% of all homes and businesses in the area ready to connect to high-speed internet.