INDATEL Welcomes Bridged Broadband to Its Growing Nationwide Network
Overland Park, KS – INDATEL Services, the leading collective of connectivity providers delivering diverse solutions nationwide, is proud to announce that Bridged Broadband has joined the INDATEL member family. The addition of Bridged Broadband further strengthens INDATEL’s expanding network footprint and reinforces its mission to empower service providers through collaboration, scale, and shared expertise.
Bridged Broadband is a newly formed consortium network based in Missouri, wholly owned by 11 regional service providers and purpose-built to support carrier, wholesale, and enterprise connectivity needs. The company is launching the initial 800G enabled backbone network, spanning more than 2,200 route miles and 47 points of presence, covering the northern half of Missouri, with construction already complete and service activation underway.
“Bridged Broadband represents exactly what INDATEL was created to support: innovative, provider-driven networks that prioritize collaboration and long-term growth,” said Justin Forte, CEO of INDATEL Services. “We’re thrilled to welcome Bridged Broadband to the INDATEL family. Partnerships like this expand our nationwide reach while creating real, immediate value for our members and customers. Watching our network continue to grow with organizations of this caliber is energizing.”
Led by Michael Brigman, President and CEO of Bridged Broadband, the organization brings deep industry experience and a proven track record of building and scaling successful consortium networks. Brigman has played key leadership roles in the formation and growth of multiple statewide fiber networks. This experience shaped Bridged Broadband’s rapid and efficient launch.
“From day one, INDATEL has been about collaboration, credibility, and accelerating time to market – and those values align perfectly with what we’re building at Bridged Broadband,” said Michael Brigman, President and CEO of Bridged Broadband. “As a startup network, the ability to tap into INDATEL’s established sales channel, industry relationships, and collective expertise is a true force multiplier for us. Becoming an INDATEL member was an easy decision.”
Through its membership, Bridged Broadband will leverage INDATEL’s national sales reach, peer collaboration, and best-practice sharing to support early growth while focusing on operational efficiency and scalability. The partnership also underscores INDATEL’s continued momentum to strengthen all its members’ networks to better serve communities nationwide.
As INDATEL continues to expand its footprint across the country, the addition of Bridged Broadband highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships that drive connectivity forward, for all.
About INDATEL Services
INDATEL Services is a leading nationwide network that provides high-capacity bandwidth solutions for carriers, enterprises, and government entities. With a focus on collaborative growth and network expansion, INDATEL connects rural and urban communities across the United States. In addition, INDATEL serves its customers through its national aggregation PoP’s reaching over 900 independent providers currently operating in 47 states.
About Bridged Broadband
Bridged Broadband is a regional fiber network operator delivering high-capacity transport, interconnection, and connectivity services across Missouri and the Midwest. Built as a consortium network, Bridged Broadband integrates the reach of multiple regional broadband providers into a unified platform designed to deliver scalable, low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for wholesale and enterprise customers.
Bridged Broadband’s network supports wholesale carriers and enterprise organizations, enabling reliable access to cloud platforms, carrier ecosystems, and national interconnection infrastructure. Through its phased network expansion strategy, Bridged Broadband is building the digital foundation required to bridge the gap of underserved and rural communities to the modern digital economy. Bridged Broadband is a proud member of INDATEL, further underscoring its commitment to advancing high-quality connectivity in rural and underserved communities. Visit www.bridgedbb.com for more information.
