This past month, Mosaic Technologies had the honor of receiving the Sustainability Innovation Award at the 2026 Calix ConneXions Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference brings together organizations from across the technology industry to share success stories and explore new ways to enhance the customer experience through innovative solutions.
During the event, Mosaic was recognized as a leader in sustainability for its ongoing efforts to deliver reliable, future-ready technology to the rural communities of Northwest Wisconsin.
Impact Beyond Deployment
The long-term impact of our work begins with the replacement of aging copper infrastructure. By 2022, Mosaic had completed the conversion of all six incumbent exchanges from copper to fiber. Today, that network has grown to more than 3,000 route miles of fiber across Northwest Wisconsin, helping communities avoid the costly replacement of shorter-lived technologies.
Mosaic has continued to pursue grant opportunities and Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding to invest in the region, securing more than $90 million to expand broadband access. This funding will connect 16,934 rural locations. adding handful of additional products to your security system.
Access Without Adoption
Our goal is to provide opportunities for community members to learn about and interact with innovative technology, whether or not they are Mosaic customers. Through our Interactive Technology Showroom, visitors can explore technology in a hands-on, educational environment.
We also provide free Internet Safety and Scam Awareness training for schools, churches, businesses, and Aging & Disability Resource Centers, helping community members build the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the digital world safely.
Environmental Impact
The retirement of copper infrastructure removed powered, cooled, and battery-backed electronics from the field, significantly reducing the amount of active equipment required to operate the network. This transition lowered central office power expenses by 33%, even as our customer base grew by 90%.
Fiber infrastructure has also reduced power cost per subscriber by 65%, creating benefits for both Mosaic and its customers. By requiring less energy, maintenance, and cooling than legacy copper networks, fiber provides a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable communications platform for long-term growth.
In addition, through our ongoing E-Recycle Program, we have collected 55.9 tons of electronics over the past six years, helping keep electronic waste out of landfills and supporting a cleaner environment.
Giving Back to Our Communities
Supporting the communities we serve is a core part of our mission. Mosaic invests in local initiatives through partnerships with organizations such as the American Red Cross and by supporting playground projects, discounted services for first responders, scholarships for local graduates, paid internships, and community organizations, including the Barron County Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Club of Barron County.
We are also proud to support community events like National Night Out that help strengthen local connections and foster safer, more engaged communities.
Looking Ahead
We are proud of these efforts and grateful to be recognized as a company that puts its customers and communities first. The continued support of local governments, organizations, and residents makes it possible for us to expand access to fast, reliable fiber internet throughout Northwest Wisconsin and continue enriching the lives of those we serve.
Together, we are building a more connected, sustainable future for our communities.
