Beacon Broadband

What Beacon Broadband does

Beacon Broadband is a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet service provider founded in 2020 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative (CCEC), an Oregon electric cooperative that has served Coos and Curry counties since 1939. The company delivers symmetrical broadband internet — ranging from 100 Mbps ($30/mo) to 2 Gbps ($125/mo) — plus BEACON Advanced Voice, streaming TV, and managed Wi-Fi with GigaSpire routers, ExperiencelQ parental controls, and ProtectIQ security. Its network is built on X-PON fiber technology and the Calix platform, which also powers its reported NPS of 86 versus an industry average of 15.

The company sells primarily to residential subscribers along Oregon's south coast (Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, expanding into Coos County), with a secondary SMB vertical (Business Plus, launched May 2024) and community programs targeting senior citizens (Connected Senior) and rural underserved geographies. Distribution is direct via website, phone, and three local offices; marketing emphasizes the Price for Life Guarantee, 100% fiber reliability, and local cooperative roots. Operations are tightly linked with CCEC, sharing leadership (CEO Brent Bischoff serves both entities) and infrastructure access.

Beacon Broadband has reached 5,000+ residential customers as of March 2025 and has secured roughly $37.6 million in Oregon Broadband Deployment Program / U.S. Treasury grant funding to extend fiber across an additional ~1,178 locations by September 2026. The business is a subscription-recurring model with no data caps on fiber services, franchise-fee pass-throughs at the municipal level, and Lifeline-program discounts for qualifying low-income households. Revenue is not disclosed publicly.

Name

Beacon Broadband

Legal name

Beacon Broadband, Inc.

Website

https://beaconbroadband.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beacon Broadband is a fiber-to-the-home internet service provider serving rural Oregon's south coast (Curry and Coos counties). Founded in 2020 as a subsidiary of Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, it delivers symmetrical broadband, voice, and TV to residential, business, and senior customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications / Fiber Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers (HDAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators (HDAIACAB), Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE), Rural & Universal Service Fixed Broadband Providers (HDAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Fiber broadband internet
• Residential internet services
• Business internet solutions
• Fiber-to-the-home
• Streaming TV services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Internet Service: Monthly subscription internet service with tiered pricing based on speed (500 Mbps to 2 Gig symmetrical). Includes managed Wi-Fi, security features, and installation. Revenue is recurring monthly from residential customers.
2. Business Internet Solutions: Business Plus packages offering speeds from 500 Mbps to 1 Gig with advanced firewall, network security, and CommandWorx network management app. Premium business services at higher price points.
3. Voice Services: VOIP telephone services including BEACON Advanced Voice with local calling and unlimited long-distance, available as standalone or bundled with internet service.
4. Streaming TV: Television service with set-top boxes, DVR functionality, cloud-based pause/restart/rewind features, and parental controls. Provided as an add-on to internet services.
5. Lifeline Services: Federal Lifeline program discounted services for eligible low-income customers, providing monthly credits toward qualifying internet and voice services. State of Oregon Lifeline discounts also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Beacon Broadband provides gigabit fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband internet, voice (VOIP) telephony, streaming TV, and managed Wi-Fi services to residential and business customers across Oregon's south coast. Service is delivered over a 100% fiber X-PON network, supported by in-home GigaSpire Wi-Fi systems, the Beacon Home App, and bundled cybersecurity and parental controls (ProtectIQ, ExperienceIQ). Pricing is structured via tiered monthly subscriptions backed by a Price for Life guarantee, with service availability spanning Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, and expanding into Coos County.

Product overview

Beacon Broadband is a fiber-based internet service provider offering residential and business services across Oregon's south coast, powered by Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative. The residential product portfolio centers on three fiber internet tiers (Beacon Fiber Essentials at 500 Mbps, Beacon Fiber Pro at 1 Gbps, and Beacon Fiber Elite at 2 Gbps), all featuring symmetrical speeds, managed Wi-Fi with GigaSpire routers, ExperiencelQ parental controls, and ProtectIQ network security via the Beacon Home App. Voice service (BEACON Advanced Voice), streaming TV (Beacon Broadband TV), and the Price for Life Guarantee are available as add-on services. Business solutions include Business Plus, offering dedicated internet connections, firewall security, and CommandWorx network management via Calix-powered technology. Community programs including the Connected Senior digital literacy program and IT Essentials course at Brookings-Harbor High School extend the company's mission beyond connectivity to bridging the digital divide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Fiber Internet (FTTH) Tiered, symmetrical gigabit-speed fiber-to-the-home broadband internet service for residential households on Oregon's south coast. Delivered over the company's 100% fiber X-PON network with no data caps, supported by managed Wi-Fi via Calix GigaSpire, the Beacon Home App, and pricing backed by a Price for Life guarantee.
• Business Plus Internet Business-grade fiber internet tier for small and mid-sized businesses, offering symmetrical gigabit speeds, free installation, and free hardware. Designed for local businesses needing reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity with static IP and managed Wi-Fi on Oregon's south coast.
• Voice (VOIP) Telephone Service VOIP-based voice telephone service delivered over Beacon's fiber infrastructure, available to residential and business subscribers, typically bundled with fiber internet to provide unlimited local and long-distance calling.
• Streaming TV Streaming television service bundled with Beacon's fiber internet for residential and business customers, providing access to live and on-demand content over the fiber connection with optional channel packages.
• Managed Wi-Fi (GigaSpire) Managed in-home Wi-Fi service using Calix GigaSpire systems, providing whole-home coverage, app-based control via the Beacon Home App, and integration with ExperienceIQ parental controls and ProtectIQ network security. Included with internet subscriptions to simplify connectivity for residential and small-business subscribers.
• ProtectIQ Network Security Network-level cybersecurity service delivered at the fiber connection to protect subscribers from malware, ransomware, phishing, and other malicious traffic. Bundled with internet subscriptions to provide always-on, managed protection for every device on the home or business network.
• ExperienceIQ Parental Controls Parental controls and content management service that lets subscribers manage screen time, filter content, and control internet usage per-device through the Beacon Home App. Available to residential subscribers as part of the managed Wi-Fi experience.
• Beacon Home App Mobile subscriber self-service application that gives customers control of their home network, including managed Wi-Fi, parental controls via ExperienceIQ, network security status via ProtectIQ, and account management. Designed to simplify subscriber interaction with the fiber service.
• BeaconIQ Subscriber Dashboard Online dashboard for Beacon Broadband subscribers to view usage, manage account settings, and access network and service information. Positioned as a self-service visibility and management layer for fiber internet customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• NPS score of 86 compared to industry average of 15
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CalixcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with Calix, an industry leading platform, cloud, and managed services company. Calix provides the broadband platform and managed services that power Beacon Broadband's network infrastructure. Beacon partnered with Calix to deploy NPS surveys and leverage their expertise in customer satisfaction measurement and service quality improvement. Calix CEO Matt Collins specifically recognized Beacon Broadband for earning customer love through valuable services.
• Chetco Community LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership hosting Beacon Broadband streaming classes for seniors. Library provides venue for digital literacy education as part of Connected Senior program expansion. Joint effort to help residents transition from traditional cable to streaming options.
• Curry Health FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health organization recognizing the Connected Senior program's potential to improve seniors' access to healthcare resources through telehealth. Contributed donations alongside CoBank, CCEC, and Beacon Broadband to purchase Chromebooks for Connected Senior classes.
• Soroptimist Club of Gold BeachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service organization instrumental in organizing and supporting the Connected Senior Program in Gold Beach. Members Tracy Ellenbecker, Tricia Bartlett-Iverson, Harmony, and Debbie Knight (President) specifically involved in program support.
• Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership hosting Connected Senior Program classes at Curry Campus and Port Orford Library. SWOCC Curry Campus Dean Jill te Velde recognized importance of broadband for seniors. SWOCC handles registration for Connected Senior classes in Curry County.
• Port Orford Langlois School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology instructor Rusty Raymond from Port Orford Langlois School District serves as instructor for Connected Senior Program in Port Orford, teaching seniors with help from young students as part of intergenerational learning approach.
• IBEW/NECA (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers / National Electrical Contractors Association)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkilled contractor team specializing in fiber optic construction for rural coastal areas. The IBEW/NECA team overcomes challenging terrain to deploy fiber infrastructure. Partnership supports local workforce development by creating opportunities for young people to gain valuable skills in broadband infrastructure expansion.
• Curry Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business organization represented at Beacon Broadband's 5,000th customer celebration event. Represents broader community support for rural broadband expansion initiative.
• South Coast Development CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization supporting Beacon Broadband's fiber network expansion initiative. Represented at milestone customer celebration event.
• Port of Brookings HarborminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal port authority and economic development organization supporting rural broadband expansion. Represented at Beacon Broadband's 5,000th customer celebration event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GoNetspeed: Emerging fiber-to-the-home ISP building 100% fiber networks in underserved mid-size markets across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest — comparable stage, technology stack, and go-to-market.
• Ziply Fiber: Regional fiber-to-the-home ISP serving the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana), with a strong focus on rural and secondary markets — directly comparable to Beacon's rural Oregon footprint and FTTH-centric build strategy.
• TDS Telecom: Regional wireline/fiber ISP serving small towns and rural communities across more than 30 states, with growing FTTH emphasis — closely comparable customer profile, deployment economics, and competitive set.
• Lumos Fiber: Emerging 100% fiber ISP building greenfield FTTH networks in underserved mid-size and secondary markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast — comparable in stage, technology focus, and rural/secondary-market GTM.
• Point Broadband: Rural-focused fiber broadband provider operating in smaller markets across the U.S. Southeast and Midwest — highly comparable on rural FTTH unit economics and underserved-market GTM.
• Metronet: Pure-play fiber-to-the-premises ISP expanding rapidly into mid-size U.S. markets with symmetrical gigabit service — a relevant peer on FTTH product, pricing tiering, and managed Wi-Fi/whole-home experience.
• Conexon Connect: Fiber broadband service created by electric cooperatives (formed by consultancy Conexon) — a near-identical operating model to Beacon Broadband as an electric-coop-owned FTTH provider targeting unserved rural America.
• Brightspeed: Regional fiber ISP focused on small-town and rural America across 20 states, spun out of Lumen's incumbent footprint — directly comparable rural fiber buildout thesis and target customer.

Broad incumbents

• AT&T: National incumbent telecom expanding AT&T Fiber across its wireline footprint, including into some rural/secondary markets — represents the broader competitive set and scale benchmark Beacon would face if it ever expanded beyond its current footprint.
• Frontier Communications: Incumbent ILEC with significant rural footprint across 25 states aggressively upgrading to FTTH — an established incumbent whose rural territories overlap with Beacon's market type, though serving far broader geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BeaconBroadbandINC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beacon-broadband

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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