Parker – October 13, 2026 -- Wecom Fiber has completed a $45 million fiber network across the Town of Parker, Arizona, connecting 15,000 homes and businesses and 124 Community Anchor Institutions.
Network serves residents, carriers and government entities
The network will deliver high-speed internet to residents, businesses, carriers and government entities. The 124 Community Anchor Institutions include libraries, schools and public safety facilities.
Wecom Fiber funds $35M of $45M project alongside $10M state grant
Governor Hobbs and local leaders broke ground on the project in November 2023. It is backed by a $10 million Arizona Broadband Development Grant and spans Mohave and La Paz counties. Wecom Fiber invested $35 million, bringing total project investment to $45 million, so the company supplied roughly 78% of the capital.
Arizona program directs $100M to 19 projects across 10 counties
The Arizona Broadband Development Grant (ABDG) Program targets unserved and underserved areas. Its $100 million in funding covers 19 infrastructure projects across 10 counties.
Wecom Fiber targets eight more counties as Arizona's largest BEAD award winner
Wecom Fiber CEO Rachel Solomon said the company is already working to extend service to harder-to-reach communities across eight Arizona counties, citing its status as the state's largest BEAD award winner. She said Parker had no real internet options before the build.
State and local officials back the rollout
Arizona Commerce Authority President and CEO Sandra Watson said the investment will strengthen the long-term competitiveness of communities across Mohave and La Paz counties. Parker Mayor Randy Hartless said homes and businesses in the town now have reliable internet that did not exist there before. La Paz County District 2 Supervisor Duce Minor described the project as the kind of investment rural communities need.