(October 8, 2025) – Ripple Fiber, a leading 100-percent fiber-optic internet provider and network operator, shares project progression as construction advances in Cook County, Illinois. With crews working ahead of schedule, the first sector of households has completed construction in Elk Grove Village and will gain access to Ripple Fiber’s high-speed fiber internet network imminently. Soon to follow, construction is expected to kick off in neighboring DuPage County in early 2026.
“Since making our entrance into Illinois this summer, great strides have been made following our initial groundbreaking in Elk Grove Village,” said Ryan Zakany, Senior Vice President of Fiber Construction at Ripple Fiber. “Our success wouldn’t be possible without the hardworking crews, supportive local leaders, and eager community partners that believe in our ambitious plans to deliver future-proof infrastructure to thousands of homes here in Illinois."
In June 2025, Ripple Fiber broke ground in Elk Grove Village, beginning the buildout of its initial $104 million project. Nearby residents in Naperville, Streamwood, Joliet, and Aurora can expect to receive direct communications and notifications of launch events ahead of the planned construction activity across multiple neighborhoods in 2026. Residents are encouraged to follow our social media to track progress and stay informed.
“Ripple Fiber’s customer service has been exceptional, even while executing such a large-scale infrastructure project,” said Mayor Craig Johnson of Elk Grove Village. “Since construction began, we have not received complaints from residents about the work being carried out in their neighborhoods, which speaks to the consideration by the crews involved.”
Since entering the Illinois market and building out a local team, Ripple Fiber has been eager to participate in and support community events that matter most to residents. Most recently, team members joined in on seasonal festivities including the Oktoberfest Parade in Elk Grove Village. The provider is also a proud member of the GOA Regional Business Association. Newly opened, Ripple Fiber’s local office is located at 945 W. Hawthorn Dr., Itasca, Ill.
As the network rollout continues, residents are encouraged to pre-order service online or by phone. With Ripple Fiber's 100% fiber-optic network, residents are gaining access to a strong, dependable network that will power communities for decades to come. Whether using Wi-Fi for remote work, online learning, gaming, or video streaming, customers can expect exceptional bandwidth and symmetrical upload and download speeds. Known for transparent pricing without contracts or hidden fees, Ripple Fiber offers its Price for Life guarantee on multigig package options, with 1 Gig and 2 Gig priced competitively.
During each stage of the construction process, from pre-deployment to service launch, Ripple Fiber shares timely updates with each homeowner in the affected areas via mailed letters and door hangers. Residents in Cook and DuPage Counties who would like to learn more about Ripple Fiber’s offerings can visit ripplefiber.com and follow along on social media (@ripple.fiber) for updates.