MdBC Certified All Fiber by the Fiber Broadband Association
Maryland Broadband Cooperative is Certified All Fiber by the Fiber Broadband Association
Certification demonstrates proven commitment to future-proof fiber connectivity
[Salisbury, MD —(June 11, 2025)] — Today, Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC) received the Fiber Broadband Association’s. All Fiber Certification for ensuring its customers can access the fastest, most reliable broadband connectivity available. The All Fiber Certification is available to Fiber Broadband Association members who demonstrate a high-level of strategic commitment to fiber deployment by ensuring 90% or more of their networks rely on fiber optic infrastructure.
“Service providers, like Maryland Broadband Cooperative that qualify for the All Fiber Certification, are leveraging fiber to connect their communities and customers to high-quality internet and digital services that will support broadband needs for decades to come,” said Gary Bolton, President and CEO at the Fiber Broadband Association. “I congratulate Maryland Broadband Cooperative on its certification. The more All Fiber service providers we celebrate, the closer we get to providing reliable connectivity to every corner of North America and closing the digital equity gap forever.”
Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC) operates a 2,500-mile, all-fiber middle-mile network that spans nearly every rural region of Maryland, delivering high-speed, high-capacity broadband transport to underserved and unserved communities. As a 501(c)(12) member-owned organization, MdBC provides wholesale broadband infrastructure to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), government agencies, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and other anchor institutions. With 33 points of presence and critical infrastructure projects—including a submarine cable under the Chesapeake Bay and 100G circuit deployments—MdBC’s network is a foundational component in Maryland’s statewide digital access and economic development strategy. This robust fiber backbone has empowered community growth, enabled telehealth expansion, improved education access, and supported vital data initiatives throughout the state.
“We are proud to receive the Fiber Broadband Association’s All Fiber Certification, which reflects our longstanding commitment to building resilient, future-proof infrastructure that enables innovation and access at scale,” said Drew Van Dopp, President & CEO of Maryland Broadband Cooperative. “This certification is a milestone that honors the work and vision of our founders, our members, our partners, and our team as we continue expanding Maryland’s fiber footprint and helping close the digital divide in our most rural communities.”
To learn more about the Fiber Broadband Association’s All Fiber Certification, please visit fiberbroadband.org/service-provider-network-certification. To review the entire list of certified network operators, please visit fiberbroadband.org/service-provider-certification-list.
About Maryland Broadband Cooperative
Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC) is a 501(c)(12) non-profit, member-owned organization established in 2006 to bring advanced broadband infrastructure to rural and underserved areas across Maryland. MdBC operates a 2,500-mile, all-fiber, middle-mile network that spans the Eastern Shore, Southern Maryland, Western Maryland, and beyond. By providing wholesale broadband transport to Internet Service Providers, government entities, healthcare networks, and educational institutions, MdBC plays a critical role in closing the digital divide and supporting economic development throughout the state. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and long-term sustainability, MdBC continues to expand Maryland’s broadband capabilities and foster digital equity for all. Learn more at www.mdbc.us.
About the Fiber Broadband Association
The Fiber Broadband Association is the largest and only trade association that represents the complete fiber ecosystem of service providers, manufacturers, industry experts, and deployment specialists dedicated to the advancement of fiber broadband deployment and the pursuit of a world where communications are limitless, advancing quality of life and digital equity anywhere and everywhere. The Fiber Broadband Association helps providers, communities, and policy makers make informed decisions about how, where, and why to build better fiber broadband networks. Since 2001, these companies, organizations, and members have worked with communities and consumers in mind to build the critical infrastructure that provides the economic and societal benefits that only fiber can deliver. The Fiber Broadband Association is part of the Fibre Council Global Alliance, which is a platform of six global FTTH Councils in North America, LATAM, Europe, MEA, APAC, and South Africa. Learn more at fiberbroadband.org.
Press Contacts:
Megan Speake
Impact Analyst for Maryland Broadband Cooperative
MSpeake@mdbc.us
Ashley Schulte
Connect2 Communications for the Fiber Broadband Association
FBA@connect2comm.com
