South Central Telcom Acquires Stupp Fiber

The acquisition would bring Stupp Fiber's Bowling Green network and customers under South Central Telcom, pending local approvals.

Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Telecommunications

Isometric editorial illustration of coiled fiber optic cable on a wooden spool beside a concrete conduit under a flat green horizon, evoking regional fiber infrastructure. — South Central Telcom agreed to acquire Stupp Fiber's Bowling Green network and customers, a deal that still needs approval from Bowling Green and Warren County. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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South Central Telcom LLC announced its acquisition of Stupp Fiber, a fiber internet provider serving parts of the Bowling Green, Kentucky market. Stupp Fiber customers will continue receiving service without interruption during the transaction.

Why it matters

The deal joins two fiber networks, extending South Central Telcom's ability to offer internet services in both regions. Residents of south-central Kentucky are expected to gain expanded fiber internet access.

The acquisition covers Stupp Fiber's fiber network infrastructure, customer accounts and operations in Bowling Green, with South Central Telcom's cooperative spanning 11 counties. Financial terms and the network's technical capacity were not disclosed, and approvals from the city and county remain pending.

The players

South Central Telcom LLC

South Central Telcom LLC is a company owned by a telecommunications cooperative serving 11 counties in south-central Kentucky.

Stupp Fiber

Stupp Fiber is a fiber internet provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Stupp Bros. Inc. serving parts of the Bowling Green market.

Stupp Bros. Inc.

Stupp Bros. Inc. is a privately held company that owns the fiber internet provider Stupp Fiber.

The details

South Central Telcom will acquire all of Stupp Fiber's fiber network infrastructure, customer accounts and operations in Bowling Green. The transaction requires approval from the City of Bowling Green and Warren County and a franchise transfer before it can close.

Wednesday: South Central Telcom announced the acquisition in a release.
End of 2026: The transaction is expected to close, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Tech Race

The deal extends a regional pattern in which cooperatives such as South Central Telcom absorb independent fiber networks to widen their service footprints. It positions the cooperative to compete for broadband customers in the Bowling Green market against other providers.

Current Stupp Fiber customers in Bowling Green will continue receiving service without interruption during the transaction. Residents may see changes to providers and service offerings once the acquisition closes, and the timing depends on the required local approvals.

The takeaway

Fiber consolidation in regional markets can expand options for households, but customers should watch for service and pricing changes once local approvals and the closing are complete. Current Stupp Fiber subscribers should keep their accounts active while the transition proceeds.

What happens next

Approvals from the City of Bowling Green and Warren County and a franchise transfer are required before the transaction can close, which is expected by the end of the year.