Bridged Broadband launches 2,500‑mile transport network connecting rural Missouri

Bridged Broadband announced the deployment of a new high-capacity regional transport network designed to connect rural broadband providers, wholesale carriers and enterprises to major data centers and internet exchanges.

• Main announcement: Bridged Broadband is deploying a consortium-driven regional transport network spanning approximately 2,500 route miles with 47 points of presence (PoPs) across Missouri to provide diverse, carrier-class connectivity from rural markets to major data centers and internet exchanges; the announcement was published on February 16, 2026.
• Background and implementation details: The network uses Nokia’s IP and optical 800G-ready architecture and leverages NSP and WaveSuite for unified optical and routing management; Bridged Broadband is aggregating infrastructure from multiple independent providers as a member of INDATEL to deliver scalable, energy-efficient transport for service providers, wireless carriers, enterprises, government and education organizations.