Ripple Fiber Investing Over $60M in First California Project, Delivering Fiber Internet Access to Nearly 50,000 Homes

Fiber internet provider anticipating Q1 groundbreaking in Kern County, beginning in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ripple Fiber, a leading 100-percent fiber-optic internet provider and network operator, announces a significant achievement with plans to enter California, its tenth state. Investing over $60 million in this initial project, Ripple Fiber will deliver high-speed fiber internet service to nearly 50,000 homes in Kern County. Starting in Bakersfield, construction is expected to begin in early 2026. Additional cities in nearby counties will soon be announced, with the provider eager to grow its Southern California network.

“Announcing this project in California is exciting for our team, who has worked diligently to move these plans forward. We are grateful to the city and county officials for their collaboration, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to their community’s success,” said Greg Wilson, Founder and CEO of Ripple Fiber. “Empowered by California’s leadership in technology and innovation, our work in Bakersfield and beyond will provide residents with the infrastructure and connectivity they need for the future.”

With Ripple Fiber, residents in Kern County and Bakersfield will gain access to faster, reliable internet that is built to meet the demands of remote work, streaming, remote learning, gaming, and smart home management. Powered by the provider’s 100-percent fiber-optic infrastructure, communities can rely on strong, dependable connectivity that will support their households for decades to come. Ripple Fiber expects to launch service for customers within the first quarter of 2026.

"Reliable fiber infrastructure is foundational to the next chapter of our county’s development, and this initiative marks a pivotal milestone in preparing our communities for the future,” added Jason Wiebe, Deputy County Administrative Officer with Kern County. “The partnership behind this project demonstrates the power of public-private collaboration and its role in improving quality of life for our residents.”

Residents in Kern County who would like to learn more about Ripple Fiber’s offerings or show interest in having fiber internet access in their community can visit ripplefiber.com and follow along on social media (@ripple.fiber) for updates.

ABOUT RIPPLE FIBER

Founded in 2021, Ripple Fiber provides thousands of homes with the brightest and fastest fiber internet solutions, powered by a 10-gig, 100% fiber-optic network. With its patented technology driving rapid expansion, Ripple Fiber is redefining connectivity for its communities while remaining committed to promoting digital empowerment. Ripple Fiber believes the biggest wave starts as a ripple. For more information, visit ripplefiber.com.