{"id":4613,"date":"2026-05-01T20:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iqfiber.com\/?p=4613"},"modified":"2026-05-01T20:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:31:16","slug":"iq-fiber-launches-100-fiber-optic-internet-service-in-pinellas-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iqfiber.com\/iq-fiber-launches-100-fiber-optic-internet-service-in-pinellas-county\/","title":{"rendered":"IQ Fiber Launches 100% Fiber-Optic Internet Service in Pinellas County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Fast-growing fiber provider brings its all-fiber network, transparent pricing, and customer-first experience to the Gulf Coast of Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Clearwater, FL \u2014 May 1, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 IQ Fiber, a Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of 100% fiber-optic internet service, today launched service in Pinellas County bringing 100% fiber-optic internet, transparent pricing, no contracts, and exceptional customer service to residents and businesses across St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo. Home to nearly one million residents and the seventh most populous county in Florida, Pinellas County is a key milestone in IQ Fiber\u2019s customer-first growth strategy, now spanning five states across the Eastern U.S.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCustomers have suffered from a lack of choice and aging networks for too long,\u201d said Ted Schremp, CEO of IQ Fiber. \u201cOur approach is simple: build a modern 100% fiber-optic network with a streamlined customer experience. From transparent pricing to 5-star customer support, our goal is to deliver fast, reliable internet without the hassles customers have come to expect from traditional providers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Pinellas County launch marks the beginning of a more than $100 million investment by IQ Fiber in the region. The network deployment is expected to continue for the next 18-24 months and create more than 50 permanent jobs across St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHigh-speed internet access is essential to Clearwater\u2019s growth and quality of life,\u201d said Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector, who assisted with the ribbon cutting ceremony. \u201cWe\u2019re pleased to welcome IQ Fiber to our community and look forward to the benefits that greater connectivity brings to our residents and businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReliable, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury \u2014 it\u2019s essential infrastructure, and Largo residents deserve real options,\u201d said Largo Mayor Woody Brown. \u201cIQ Fiber\u2019s investment in our community is exactly the kind of private sector commitment that creates jobs, strengthens our local economy, and improves quality of life for everyone who calls Largo home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>IQ Fiber\u2019s all-fiber network is built on a modern XGS-PON platform capable of delivering symmetrical speeds up to 10 gigabits per second directly into each home or business. Plans start at $65 per month and include professional installation, whole-home WiFi 7 service, and 24\/7 live support from the company\u2019s Florida-based team \u2014 real people who, on average, answer the phone in 30 seconds or less. IQ Fiber backs every plan with its Stress-Free Guarantee: no contracts, no hidden fees, and no data caps.<\/p>\n<p>To support its long-term presence in the county, IQ Fiber has established a local operations facility at 5767 157th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33760, which will serve as a hub for sales and technical operations.<\/p>\n<p>To mark the launch, IQ Fiber will host two community events. On Friday, May 1 at 10:00 AM, the company held an official ribbon cutting ceremony at its new Clearwater operations facility at 5767 157th Ave N, where civic leaders, media, and community partners joined the IQ Fiber team and local officials for the official market opening. On Thursday, May 7, IQ Fiber will host a Fiberhood Launch Party from 7:00\u20139:00 PM at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex, 2450 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765, featuring a community drone show along with food trucks, bounce houses, games, prizes, and live music. All Pinellas County residents are welcome.<\/p>\n<p>IQ Fiber\u2019s network serves customers in Jacksonville,Gainesville and Pinellas County, Florida; Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; Delaware; and the Chesapeake Bay Region of Maryland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About IQ Fiber<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IQ Fiber is transforming the broadband market with transparent pricing and a streamlined customer experience. IQ Fiber offers simple month-to-month rates with no fees or surprise price increases, symmetrical speeds, and whole-premises WiFi service. Privately funded and launched in August 2021, IQ Fiber provides the fastest and most reliable internet access while maintaining a 4.8-star rating on Google with over 3,000 reviews. 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