Thursday Oct 2nd, 2025
VNET Fiber Launches Phase 3 Fiber Expansion, Harborcreek Buildout Underway
Press Release
ERIE, PA (October 2, 2025) — VNET Fiber, the only locally owned, end-to-end fiber-optic network in Northwest Pennsylvania, announced today that its phase three fiber-to-the-home buildout is underway in east Erie County. The expansion, financed in partnership with ERIEBank, will connect more than 3,000 homes in Harborcreek Township to future-proof fiber. Phase three will deliver VNET Fiber internet, phone, and TV to dozens of new neighborhoods.
Phase Three was announced as crews completed work on the Phase Two VNET Fiber expansion, focusing on Erie and Millcreek announced at the end of 2024. Upon completion of Phase Three, 32,000 homes will have access to Erie’s only local fiber network.
“Over the past 10 years, VNET has proudly invested tens of millions of local dollars into its fiber-optic network that puts Erie on par with global technology hubs and major metropolitan areas across the country,” said Joel Deuterman, VNET president and CEO. “While it feels like a long road for some, we are proud to have lit our commercial corridors and are building Erie’s future by connecting homes with the infrastructure to last for generations to come.
“We’re doing it right! The VNET Fiber experience is different than the big cable monopolies and unreliable competitors dropping into town with cheap imitations. This is future-proof fiber, delivered to the home with no gimmicks – flat fees and no promos that leave you stuck and paying more than you signed up for. Through all of it, we’re still delivering fast, friendly and local service.”
“We’re very proud to be working to offer more homes access to VNET Fiber,” said Brad Wiertel, VNET chief operating officer. “Our crews are eager to start building in Harborcreek, and we’re excited about what comes next.”
VNET Fiber provides unmatched benefits, including:
- Symmetrical speeds up to 2Gbps x 2Gbps provide all the bandwidth you need to safely and dependably work, play, and connect with friends and family – without limits.
- Options to bundle streaming TV and affordable home phone service.
- Local service and support.
- SmartHome™, which provides a mobile application, Wi-Fi 6 systems, network security, and advanced content controls to meet every residential subscriber’s needs.
