"PRATTSBURGH, NEW YORK - January 28, 2026 - Empire Fiber Internet, a leading fiber-optic provider serving communities across New York and Pennsylvania, has officially lit up the Downtown Cortland Wi-Fi Project in partnership with the City of Cortland. Residents, visitors, and local businesses can now tap into free, fast, and reliable public Wi-Fi throughout the downtown district. This launch accelerates Cortland's push toward greater connectivity, accessibility, and economic momentum-powering a more vibrant and digitally enabled community."
"The Downtown Wi-Fi Project builds on that momentum-extending powerful, reliable internet access into the city's most active public spaces and fueling Cortland's commitment to innovation, accessibility, and long-term economic vitality. "Our partnership with the City of Cortland puts connection within everyone's reach-residents, visitors, students, and families," said Kevin Dickens, Empire Fiber Internet CEO. "When fast, free Wi-Fi is available in the places people gather, it strengthens community, expands access, and enhances everyday life.""
"Empire Fiber Internet completed new community Wi-Fi installations at Beaudry Park, Dexter Park, and Suggett Park in Fall 2025-expanding fast, free public connectivity across some of Cortland's most popular gathering spaces. Together, these projects deliver: Free, reliable public Wi-Fi across key downtown and park locations Increased foot traffic and visibility for local businesses Stronger community events, supported by dependable connectivity for vendors and attendees Modern digital infrastructure that fuels innovation, engagement, and economic growth"
On January 28, 2026, Empire Fiber Internet activated the Downtown Cortland Wi-Fi Project in partnership with the City of Cortland, providing free, fast, reliable public Wi-Fi throughout the downtown district. Empire Fiber first brought high-speed fiber to Cortland in 2024, delivering symmetrical, gig-ready connectivity to more than 5,500 homes and businesses. New community Wi-Fi installations at Beaudry Park, Dexter Park, and Suggett Park were completed in Fall 2025, extending service into popular public spaces. The deployments aim to increase foot traffic for local businesses, support community events with dependable connectivity, and provide modern digital infrastructure to drive innovation and economic vitality.
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