Michigan Broadband Services Earns “Best of the Best Internet Provider” Award as Voted by the Public

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Michigan Broadband Services (MACT) announced it was voted “Best of the Best Internet Provider” by the public in the Central Upper Peninsula on Nov 26, 2025. As of October 2025, MBS has passed more than 12,000 homes with fiber across the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula and built over 200 miles of new fiber in 2025.

The company plans to pass an additional 10,000 homes in 2026 and targets reaching 50,000 homes over the next several years, offering symmetrical gigabit speeds with no data caps or contracts. Availability and pre-registration are on www.michbbs.com or by calling 855-642-4227.

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• 12,000+ homes passed with fiber as of Oct 2025
• 200+ miles of new fiber constructed in 2025
• Planned 10,000 additional homes to be passed in 2026
• Target to reach 50,000 homes over the next several years
• Offers symmetrical gigabit speeds with no data caps or contracts

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ESCANABA, Mich., Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michigan Broadband Services (MBS), a name trusted in Michigan telecommunications for more than a century, announced it has been named the “Best of the Best Internet Provider”, an honor voted on directly by the public in the Central Upper Peninsula region.

As of October 2025, MBS has passed more than 12,000 homes with fiber-optic internet across the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula, with aggressive expansion plans to pass an additional 10,000 in 2026 and continuing at a record pace to reach 50,000 over the next several years. In 2025 alone, the company constructed over 200 miles of new fiber infrastructure, bringing symmetrical gigabit-speed internet to thousands of additional homes and businesses that have long been underserved.

MBS’s mission is to deliver straightforward, affordable pricing and no hidden fees, data caps, or contracts, and serves as a leading full-service communications provider for Upper Peninsula residents. Both residents and businesses can check availability and pre-register for service at www.michbbs.com or by calling 855-642-4227.

About Michigan Broadband Services

Michigan Broadband Services (MBS), a subsidiary of MachTen, Inc, (OTC: MACT), has connected Michigan communities and businesses since 1908. Starting as the Upper Peninsula Telephone Company, MBS now delivers light-speed fiber internet, voice, mobile, and video services across the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula, along with mixed service for more remote areas, including DSL. Committed to affordability, reliability, and local customer care, MBS is building Michigan's digital future—one fiber mile at a time.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Bethany Leiter
Director of Marketing
Michigan Broadband Services
906-280-4204
Bethany.leiter@michbbs.com

FAQ

What does Michigan Broadband Services (MACT) winning Best of the Best mean for investors?

The award signals strong local customer recognition and may support adoption as MBS expands fiber coverage in 2026 and beyond.

How many homes had MACT passed with fiber as of October 2025?

MACT had passed more than 12,000 homes with fiber across the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula as of October 2025.

What are MACT's fiber expansion plans for 2026 and the next several years?

MACT plans to pass an additional 10,000 homes in 2026 and aims to reach 50,000 homes over the next several years.

How much new fiber did MACT build in 2025 and what speeds does it offer?

MACT constructed over 200 miles of new fiber in 2025 and offers symmetrical gigabit-speed internet.

How can residents check availability or pre-register for MACT service (MACT)?

Residents and businesses can check availability or pre-register at www.michbbs.com or by calling 855-642-4227.