{"id":24086,"date":"2026-04-28T16:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/?p=24086"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T21:17:49","slug":"2026-broadband-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/2026-broadband-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Broadband Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"container block acf\/is-content-wrap theme- pt-md pb-md\">\n    <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n        <div class=\"col-xl-8 cms-styles\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Announcing the 2026 Broadband Award Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to the 2026 Broadband Award Winners, who we recognize for their outstanding achievements. Across our customer base, providers go above and beyond in their service to their communities and we are excited to celebrate them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The awards were presented at eLation eLevate in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Read on to learn more about each awardee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rural Broadband Network Transformation Award<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>XIT Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XIT-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XIT-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XIT-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XIT-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XIT-994x1536.jpg 994w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XIT.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Rural Broadband Network Transformation Award<\/strong> recognizes a provider that has fundamentally transformed its network to deliver future\u2011ready, fiber\u2011based connectivity across rural and hard\u2011to\u2011serve areas. Honorees demonstrate long-term vision, engineering excellence, and an unwavering commitment to serving communities through sustained infrastructure investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over a 75\u2011year history\u2014from party lines to fiber\u2011fast Internet\u2014XIT has consistently led with vision and determination. In 2016, XIT completed fiber\u2011to\u2011the\u2011home across seven low\u2011density rural exchanges, providing world\u2011class connectivity in areas once thought impossible to serve. XIT continued that momentum across its CLEC markets and regional routes, and in 2023 achieved a rare milestone: the retirement of all copper plant, becoming a 100% fiber network across its entire service area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through decades of careful planning, skilled execution, and dedication from its board, leadership, and employees, XIT has transformed broadband access for the communities it serves\u2014building a resilient, future\u2011ready network that will support generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fiber Milestone Award<\/strong>: <strong>RTC Fiber Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTC-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTC-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTC-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTC-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTC.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Fiber Milestone Award<\/strong>\u00a0recognizes broadband providers that achieve significant, measurable milestones in deploying fiber infrastructure, particularly where full coverage, long\u2011term vision, and community impact come together to advance digital equity and economic opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RTC Fiber Communications is recognized with the Fiber Milestone Award for achieving a landmark accomplishment\u2014100% fiber\u2011to\u2011the\u2011home coverage across Fulton County, making it the first county in Indiana where every home and business has access to fiber broadband. Completed in just three years, this full countywide build reflects RTC\u2019s commitment to serving rural and low\u2011density areas with the same future\u2011ready infrastructure as more populated communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By delivering equal access to high\u2011speed connectivity, RTC has expanded opportunity for education, healthcare, agriculture, and economic growth\u2014demonstrating what is possible when local commitment and long\u2011term vision come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Customer Success Award<\/strong>: <strong>United Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/United-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/United-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/United-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/United-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/United-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The award for <strong>Customer Success<\/strong> highlights a service provider that is devoted to the subscriber experience with excellent NPS or CSAT scores. Today\u2019s recipient understands the benefits of customer communication and engagement across the customer journey as they strive to exceed the needs of their constituents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>United Communications is recognized with the Customer Success Award for delivering an exceptional, proactive customer experience as it expands fiber service across Middle Tennessee. Serving more than 125,000 locations, United pairs 99.99% network reliability with 24\u20117 support, fast response times, and a neighbor\u2011first service philosophy focused on preventing issues before they reach customers. Through proactive network monitoring, closed\u2011loop customer feedback, and innovations like its \u201cTech on the Way\u201d program, United continues to strengthen trust, communication, and customer loyalty\u2014reflected in rising NPS scores and thousands of positive reviews. By consistently listening, responding, and improving, United Communications sets a high standard for customer success in broadband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Community Powered Fiber Leadership Award<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>The Community Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TCA-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TCA-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TCA-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TCA-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TCA.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Community Powered Fiber Leadership Award<\/strong> recognizes a community-based broadband provider that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in deploying future-ready fiber infrastructure while maintaining local control, fiscal responsibility, and a deep commitment to the communities it serves. Honorees exemplify how collaboration, strategic planning, and community governance can deliver sustainable broadband solutions that strengthen rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Community Agency (TCA) is honored with the Community\u2011Powered Fiber Leadership Award for its outstanding commitment to locally governed, future\u2011ready broadband. Formed by the communities of Hartley, Paullina, Primghar, and Sanborn, TCA has spent more than two decades delivering essential communications services with hometown care. From early cable deployment to a successful seven\u2011year transition to 100% fiber, TCA\u2019s small team completed a full network overbuild without additional city funding\u2014while maintaining affordable, best\u2011priced services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Governed by citizen-led boards and committed to keeping revenues local, TCA exemplifies the power of community ownership and collaboration. Through vision, stewardship, and partnership, TCA is helping ensure a better connected future for the communities it serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Workplace Culture and Employee Excellence Award<\/strong>: <strong>WCTA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WCTA-674x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WCTA-674x1024.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WCTA-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WCTA-768x1166.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WCTA-1011x1536.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WCTA.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> Workplace Culture and Employee Excellence Award <\/strong>recognizes a broadband provider that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to cultivating a positive workplace culture through meaningful employee recognition, engagement, and teamwork. Honorees empower employees at every level, celebrate customer\u2011driven excellence, and foster collaboration in ways that strengthen both employee satisfaction and the customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association, WTCA,\u00a0 is recognized for building an engaging, people\u2011first culture that directly strengthens customer service and community trust. Through creative programs like the long\u2011running \u201cGive \u2019Em the Pickle\u201d initiative, peer\u2011driven recognition, Rock Star awards, and team\u2011building traditions such as Telecom Olympics, WCTA celebrates employees at every level\u2014from frontline staff to behind\u2011the\u2011scenes problem solvers. By making recognition meaningful, fun, and consistent, WCTA has created a workplace where employees feel valued, teamwork thrives, and customers truly notice the difference<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":22908,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"is-type":[],"market":[],"class_list":["post-24086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>2026 Broadband Awards - Innovative Systems<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.innovsys.com\/innovsys\/2026-broadband-awards\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"2026 Broadband Awards - 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