INDATEL Welcomes AccessOn Networks to Member Family – Strengthening Nationwide Reach and Rural Connectivity
Overland Park, KS – INDATEL Services is thrilled to announce that AccessOn Networks has joined the INDATEL member family. This partnership marks another key step in INDATEL’s continued expansion and shared mission to improve connectivity across underserved and rural communities throughout the United States.
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in North Carolina, AccessOn Networks has built a reputation as a trusted provider of advanced communications services, with a strong focus on rural and underserved markets. Under the leadership of CEO Steve Ledford, the company has experienced significant growth over the past several years, expanding its network, capabilities, and impact across the state.
AccessOn delivers a wide range of services including residential and business internet, carrier services, wireless backhaul, and enterprise solutions for industries such as healthcare, education, banking, and retail. Through a collaborative model that leverages relationships with multiple regional last-mile providers, AccessOn helps bridge the digital divide by connecting rural communities to reliable, high-performance networks.
“We’re proud to welcome AccessOn Networks to INDATEL,” said Justin Forte, CEO of INDATEL Services. “AccessOn reflects what this network was built for, and that is mission-driven providers investing in rural communities with long-term vision. Their presence in North Carolina strengthens our national footprint and reinforces the power of independent networks working together to deliver scalable connectivity.”
AccessOn’s decision to join INDATEL reflects a shared belief in collaboration as a catalyst for growth. Through INDATEL’s nationwide platform, AccessOn will gain expanded visibility and access to national opportunities, while continuing to support and empower its regional partners.
“Our focus has always been about doing the right thing for our communities,” said Ledford. “Joining INDATEL allows us to align with like-minded organizations that are working together to connect rural America in a meaningful, sustainable way. We’re excited to learn from the INDATEL membership and contribute our experience as we grow this partnership.”
Looking ahead, the AccessOn group will be continuing to expand its role in rural broadband deployment as it expands its last mile footprint, enabling the group to deliver more last-mile fiber services directly to communities that previously lacked reliable internet access. This initiative underscores AccessOn’s commitment to making a tangible difference: bringing connectivity, opportunity, and economic growth to areas that need it most.
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 AccessOn Networks
AccessOn Networks, Inc., operating since its founding in 1994, is North Carolina’s Premier Rural Network Provider, focused on delivering advanced communications connectivity to the state’s small cities and towns that are often underserved by major carriers. By strategically utilizing eight regional last mile providers, an advanced fiber-based network and the latest next-generation technology, the company works to bridge the digital divide in rural NC. Our group provides essential residential and business ISP services, carrier services, wireless backhaul, and robust enterprise solutions for the banking, education, healthcare, and retail industries.
