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Connecting Schools, Safety, and Community: Join OpenCape Today Image of Pleasant Lake Medical Harwich MA caption Medical - Telehealth Image of New Bedford MA police department with Bourne MA Police Hyannis MA Fire and Falmouth MA Police department logos caption Public Safety Image of Mullen Hall School Falmouth MA caption Schools - Community OpenCape 100% Fiber internet Logo

Choosing OpenCape is about more than fast internet—it’s about supporting the services that keep our community thriving.

As a local nonprofit, we power libraries, town halls, first responders, and 60+ schools across the Cape, SE MA, and RI. 🌐🏫

#OpenCape #CommunityFiber #Nonprofit

Monday 12PM: Pole down, power out, fiber out. 📉 Tuesday 5PM: Repairs complete, service restored. 📈

Great work by our field techs and partners working the "night shift" to get Outer Cape Health Services back online. Reliability is our mission.

#OpenCape #CapeCod #Infrastructure

This Is What We Do—The Best Regional Connectivity

By connecting schools, libraries, healthcare facilities, municipalities, and businesses, we help strengthen the systems our region relies on. Great internet access is essential to economic development, public services, and day-to-day operations.

Honored to be recognized at the state level at the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber Annual Meeting. Watch Rep. Steve Xiarhos present a House citation, alongside a Senate citation from Sen. Dylan Fernandes, recognizing OpenCape’s impact on public safety, businesses & regional connectivity. #CapeCod

Municipality | OpenCape - Fiber for Towns & Cities OpenCape provides internet connectivity to municipal and city networks in all 45 towns within our service footprint through the Municipal Wide Area Network (MWAN), which benefits towns by connecting m...

The application window opens March 2 and closes April 2, 2026. 🗓️

OpenCape provides: ✅ Grant & Funding Support ✅ Network Design Expertise ✅ Professional Deployment

Let’s collaborate to ensure your town is ready for the future. Details: opencape.org/municipality

The Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Fiber Grant application period runs from March 2, 2026 to April 2, 2026. Building Sustainable and Equitable Economic Foundations Future-proofing your community starts with infrastructure built for the long term. SINGLE TOWN AWARDS UP TO 255K Over images connected with Municipal Fiber Grants of Harwich Fire Department, Eastham Town Hall and New Bedford Police Department.

Modernizing Town Infrastructure: Support for the FY26 Municipal Fiber Grant 🌐

At OpenCape, we believe every community deserves world-class connectivity. We don't just provide fiber; we partner with municipalities to navigate the road from funding to full-scale deployment. 🧵

We’re honored to be recognized as the 2025 Business of the Year.

Thank you to the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce and to Marie Oliva, President & CEO for the kind words and recognition.

We’re proud to serve this community and grateful for the support that make this work possible.

When the Mashpee Fire Department loses connectivity, every second counts. 🚒

After a vehicle took out a utility pole, our engineer Richard Forman Jr. responded PROACTIVELY on his day off to restore mission-critical fiber. 🛠️

Thanks, Rick, for the quick response and keeping our community resilient! 🤝

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Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reflecting on his vision for a more unified and equitable world. Let’s continue to work together to inspire change and support one another in our local communities.
#MLKDay #InspireChange #DreamBig #Community #DayOfService #DreamTogether

image of Cape Cod Gun Works OpenCape Testimonial Our internet is lightning fast and as reliable as the sun. It’s very reassuring to have a robust internet connection when our 30 employees are depending on it to serve customers. Our internet connection also powers our e-commerce fulfillment operations, specialized range equipment and security cameras. which are monitored off-site. — Brendon Bricklin Owner, Cape Gun Works

30 employees & 24/7 security require an unshakeable connection. Brendon Bricklin of Cape Gun Works trusts OpenCape’s 100% #Fiber to power his e-commerce & specialized tech.

"Reliable as the sun." ☀️

Thanks for the testimonial, Brendon! Proud to be your infrastructure partner. 🤝

#CapeCod #Tech

Broadband is the new backbone. 🏗️

Stay informed on the fiber projects, new institutional connections, and infrastructure updates driving our region forward. One monthly email. Zero fluff.

📩 Join the list: opencape.org/newsletter-fc

#OpenCape #FiberOptics #Infrastructure #Broadband #InternetAccess

2025 Year in Review: Strengthening the Digital Foundation of Our Region For OpenCape, 2025 was defined by a single mission: ensuring that our community is never limited by its connectivity. Throughout Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, we saw a signif...

2025 Year in Review: Strengthening the Digital Foundation of Our Region

2025 was defined by a single mission: ensuring that our community is never limited by its connectivity. Throughout Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, we saw a significant shift... #OpenCape

The Future is Fiber: Why It's Time to Retire the "Settling for Less" Mindset For too long, businesses in our region have been accepting their connectivity limitations. If the legacy network could handle the emails, maybe a video conference or two, and a basic website, it was c...

Retire the "Settling for Less" Mindset
For too long, organizations have been putting up with internet connections that barely suffice. But in today's digital-first world, connectivity isn't a luxury. In our latest blog post, we dive into future-proof connectivity... www.opencape.org/post/the-fut...

🛜 Connectivity Wish List for 2026 🎯

As organizations plan for the year ahead, network expectations are becoming more critical. At the top of the list: watch the video

If your 2026 plans include modernizing connectivity or reducing operational risk, get in touch today!
#opencape #fiberinternet

FIBER FRIDAY
Over time, zip ties that secure aerial fiber loops can wear down, lines to sag into sidewalks or roadways. That’s why regular inspection matters. Our team is out in the field spotting issues early and coordinating repairs to keep the network safe, reliable, and performing at its best.

Our mission is simple: build fiber infrastructure that serves the whole community.

From schools, public safety to town services, nonprofits, and local businesses—reliable connectivity keeps our region moving.

We’re still building across the Cape Cod, SE MA & RI.

#FiberInternet #OpenCape

Form 470 ERATE Filing Period Has Started! Our Services: 50 to 150 times faster than Cable Handle high data demand from multiple devices per user Connect multiple locations for optimal resource sharing Process large files across buildings School/Public WiFi flexibility Include Corero DDOS service 🌐 Empowering Schools with Next-Level Connectivity 🌐 Today’s classrooms need Multi-Gig Internet to keep up with modern teaching tools and growing data demands. With OpenCape’s 100% Fiber Optic Network, Massachusetts and Rhode Island schools in Bourne, Bridgewater, Falmouth, Barnstable, Mashpee, Nauset, Provincetown, Chatham, Harwich, Bristol, Warren and New Bedford are making it happen. 🎓 The Benefits of Fiber for Schools ✅ Secure Network Access ⚡ Speeds 50 to 150x faster than cable 📱 Handles multiple devices per user with ease 🌐 Connects multiple locations for seamless resource sharing 📂 Processes large files across buildings 📶 Flexible for School and Public WiFi needs 🛡️ Include Corero Network Security DDoS protection for added security 💡 Getting ready to submit your Form 470 for E-Rate? As a USAC E-Rate Service Provider, we’re here to make it easy. Let us help you prepare your Form 470 quickly and accurately. 📞 Contact us today (508)362-2224 to get started and bring high-speed internet to your school!

Today’s classrooms need Multi-Gig Internet to keep up with modern teaching tools and growing data demands. With OpenCape’s 100% Fiber Optic Network Massachusetts and Rhode Island schools are making it happen.

Let us help you prepare your Form 470 quickly and accurately.
📞 Contact us (508)362-2224l!

image of Cape Associates Work with this testimonial for OpenCape 100% Fiber “We have found customer support to be very responsive with clear information and solid timelines for resolution. It did not feel like we were dealing with a large company and instead received prompt, personalized service.” Matthew Cole, CEO - Cape Associates Builders

Technology Matters. Service Sets It Apart.

For the organizations we serve, local support is the real differentiator. No ticket queues or call centers—just a local team that knows the network, values uptime, and answers the phone when it matters.

That’s something we’re proud of at #OpenCape!

In the last two months we’ve welcomed new connections in Provincetown, Dennis, Dennis Port, Chatham, Eastham, Woods Hole, Hyannis, and Harwich.
Each installation supports:
🚓 Essential operations
💻 Year-round business activity and productivity
📈 Community growth
🕶️ Future-ready infrastructure
#capecod

Image of the Chatham Orpheum Theater in Chatham, MA. recently connected to the OpenCape 100% Fiber Optic Network for Internet Access on Cape Cod.

Welcome Chatham Orpheum Theater to the OpenCape network! 🎬

We’re proud to provide them with 100% Fiber Optic Network they need for smooth operations.

Every new connection we make strengthens the digital foundation for our entire region.

🍿 Learn more about the Theater's work: chathamorpheum.org

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Expanding Critical Bandwidth for Better Patient Care

We’re increasing the critical bandwidth that helps improve patients’ lives. Healthcare organizations rely on high-performance fiber to:
📁 Access records and imaging quickly
⚙️ Run essential equipment reliably
💬 Support secure, efficient telehealth

image of Provincetown commons a coworking space in MA. Testimonial for OpenCape Internet Service OpenCape has provided Provincetown Commons with amazingly reliable internet service. Our coworking space attracts creative professionals who often work with large files & they’re pleased with the upload speeds. OpenCape is a great business partner for our organization.

Your Internet may be costing you thousands every month.

Losing 10 customers who walk away from a $50 transaction means $500 in sales gone instantly, I've seen it!. An employee earning $25/hour who loses 30 minutes a day to waiting costs your business an average of $3,125 annually per employee.

Today is Giving Tuesday: Invest in Connections That Matter

When you choose OpenCape, you're investing in more than just fast, reliable internet, you're investing directly in your community's future.

Connect your business: opencape.org/business
#GivingTuesday

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Want a quick, monthly look at what’s happening in regional broadband? OpenCape’s newsletter covers fiber builds, new connections, and the funding programs shaping our infrastructure's future.
📬 Subscribe: opencape.org/newsletter-fc
#OpenCape #RhodeIsland #CapeCod #ERATE #Broadband

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🎉 Happy 9-Year Work Anniversary to Dan Collins, our Director of Network Operations!
Since 2016, Dan’s expertise and leadership have strengthened our fiber network and supported OpenCape’s growth.
Thanks for keeping our infrastructure reliable and resilient.

#WorkAnniversary #OpenCape #FiberInternet

image of trees with leaves on the ground "Have a happy Thanksgiving" OpenCape Imagine the potential

Happy Thanksgiving from OpenCape!

We’re thankful for the businesses, organizations, residents and municipal partners who rely on our network, and for the team that keeps it running strong.

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of the holiday.

#Thanksgiving

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Running a #restaurant is fast-paced. Your internet should be, too. With our network, you get consistent, reliable performance—no slowdowns, no surprises. That’s why dozens of restaurants, cafés & eateries rely on OpenCape. Our fiber keeps teams connected, orders moving, and guests happy.

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Our network is 100% fiber. Fiber delivers faster speeds and is more resilient to weather than cable, an important consideration for communities here in the Northeast.

We keep businesses, schools, and communities connected, and when problems come up, we actually answer the phone and fix them fast.

image of YMCA Cape Cod pool. OpenCape client spotlight 🌟 Client Spotlight: YMCA Cape Cod 🌟 The YMCA Cape Cod does far more than offer fitness programs — they create a welcoming space where people of all ages can learn, grow, and connect. Guided by the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, their team works every day to support the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of the community. From youth programs to senior wellness, the Y helps strengthen Cape Cod in meaningful ways. We’re proud to support their online connectivity so they can stay focused on serving the community.

Client Spotlight: YMCA Cape Cod
The Y does more than offer fitness programs, they create a welcoming space for people of all ages can learn, grow, and connect. From youth programs to senior wellness. We’re proud to support their online connectivity so they can stay focused on serving the community.

Alt -Image of how fiber backhaul works from Cell tower to Fiber Backhaul to Fiber Access Point to Fiber Network Wireless Wednesday Ever wonder what a backhaul is and why it matters for your cell phone? It’s the connection that links a wireless tower to the internet — and it plays a major role in how fast and reliable your service feels. Carriers recognize that fiber-optic backhaul provides the strongest speed and reliability for wireless service. OpenCape gives carriers another high-performance 100% fiber backhaul choice across Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts, supported by reliable infrastructure, installation, and service.

Wireless Wednesday 📱
A backhaul links a wireless tower to the internet and directly affects speed and reliability. Fiber delivers the strongest performance. OpenCape offers carriers a high-performance 100% fiber backhaul option across Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts. #backhaul #capecod