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CLEARNETWORX SURPASSES ONE MILLION FEET OF FIBER IN MESA COUNTY
Local fiber provider hits major construction milestone in partnership with Grand Junction-based MARK Construction
GRAND JUNCTION, CO — [July 28, 2026] – Clearnetworx, the Western Slope’s hometown fiber internet provider, has surpassed one million linear feet of fiber conduit installed in Mesa County. This milestone marks one of the largest infrastructure projects the Grand Valley has ever seen.
The achievement, reached in June 2026, is the result of a years-long partnership between Clearnetworx and MARK Construction, a locally owned construction company based in Grand Junction. Together, the two companies have averaged more than 20,000 feet of conduit per week in 2025 alone, a pace that would have seemed unimaginable when the partnership first began nearly a decade ago.
“It’s unbelievable what we’ve been able to do in this valley,” said Tanner Broughton, Director of Outside Plant at Clearnetworx. “When we first started, if we did 20,000 feet in five months, we were ecstatic.”
Two Local Companies, One Big Mission
What makes this milestone notable isn’t just the number, it’s who built it. Both Clearnetworx and MARK Construction are locally rooted companies that have grown alongside the communities they serve. When Clearnetworx first worked with MARK Construction roughly ten years ago, Clearnetworx had less than 10 employees. Today, the company employs more than 300 people across 20 different towns, with over 95% of its workforce made up of local residents.
“This has been a huge resource for the valley – for income, for families,” said Mike Seriani, owner of MARK Construction. “Our business partnership’s been so successful because as [Clearnetworx has] grown, you’ve kept that locality. You haven’t turned into just numbers.”
That local-first commitment extends beyond the job site. Clearnetworx has been awarded more grant money than any other fiber internet company in Colorado over the last two years, funding that goes directly toward building fiber in rural and underserved communities that other providers pass over.
“Everybody else is cherry picking the easy spots,” Broughton said. “We’ve found a way to build in places that are more difficult. We’re not afraid of a challenge.”
Built for the Whole Community
The Mesa County fiber build isn’t just a residential project. Clearnetworx’s network connects homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, fire stations, and 911 services throughout the valley – infrastructure that the entire community depends on every day. Most recently, that work has included bringing fiber to Mesa County Valley School District 51 before students head back to school this fall.
Currently averaging more than 200 installs per week, Clearnetworx is working toward 1,000 installs per month as construction extends into more neighborhoods and rural areas across the country.
While one million feet of fiber marks a major milestone in Mesa County, it’s just one step forward in Clearnetworx’s continued expansion across Colorado’s Western Slope, Southwest Colorado, Northern New Mexico, and beyond. As the company grows, its mission remains the same: bringing fast, reliable fiber internet to the communities that need it most.
Residents and businesses can visit clearnetworx.com/getstarted to check address availability, sign up for service, and get on the install schedule.
About Clearnetworx Clearnetworx is a locally owned fiber internet provider headquartered in Montrose, Colorado. The company builds and operates fiber networks across the Western Slope, Southwest Colorado, and Northern New Mexico, with a focus on bringing reliable broadband access to rural and underserved communities. Clearnetworx offers residential and business internet with no contracts and no hidden fees.
Learn more at clearnetworx.com.
About MARK Construction MARK Construction is a locally owned utility construction company based in Grand Junction, Colorado, specializing in fiber optic infrastructure. With deep roots in the Grand Valley, MARK Construction has been a key partner in bringing high-speed fiber internet to Mesa County and surrounding communities.