BroadbandOne Partners with Georgia Business Net to Boost Augusta Connectivity

The partnership will deliver enterprise-grade broadband and managed services to support business growth, public institutions, and digital equity in Augusta.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Broadband One, Inc., doing business as BroadbandOne® (BB1), a leader in wireless network innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Georgia Business Net (GABN) to deliver enterprise-grade broadband connectivity and managed technology services throughout the Augusta, Ga. market. This collaboration combines BroadbandOne's licensed mmWave wireless infrastructure with GABN's locally delivered managed IT, UCaaS, CCaaS and cloud services to address long-standing connectivity challenges faced by businesses, healthcare organizations, educational institutions and municipal entities across the region.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to support economic development in Augusta by enabling business expansion, meeting modern workforce requirements, and improving access to high-quality broadband for critical community institutions. The combination of BroadbandOne's carrier-grade wireless platform and GABN's managed services is expected to provide scalable bandwidth, low latency, and predictable performance to support mission-critical applications, cloud adoption, modern communications, and resilient network operations.

The details

Through the partnership, BroadbandOne will deploy its interference-free, high-capacity wireless broadband using its Telco-as-a-Service (TaaS) model, enabling rapid deployment without the cost, complexity and delays associated with traditional fiber construction. GABN will integrate this connectivity directly into its managed service portfolio, delivering end-to-end solutions supported by enterprise-grade service level agreements and local expertise.

  • The partnership was announced on February 3, 2026.
  • Initial network deployments are underway, with services expected to launch imminently in the Augusta market.

The players

BroadbandOne, Inc.

A leader in wireless network innovation and a pioneer in the deployment of Telco as a Service (TaaS) solutions.

Georgia Business Net (GABN)

A Georgia-based technology and managed services provider with over 25 years of experience, delivering reliable, locally supported business technology solutions.

Eric Watko

The CEO of BroadbandOne.

Clay Colvin

The President of Georgia Business Net.

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What they’re saying

“Augusta represents a strategically important market where organizations require more reliable and scalable connectivity. By partnering with Georgia Business Net, we are combining our licensed spectrum and carrier-grade wireless platform with a trusted local provider to deliver infrastructure that supports long-term growth, resiliency and digital modernization in the region.”

— Eric Watko, CEO of BroadbandOne (PRNewswire)

“Our mission has always been to deliver reliable, locally supported technology solutions. Partnering with BroadbandOne allows us to elevate what's possible in Augusta by offering enterprise-grade connectivity that complements our managed services and helps customers adapt as their technology needs continue to evolve.”

— Clay Colvin, President of Georgia Business Net (PRNewswire)

What’s next

Initial network deployments are underway, with services expected to launch imminently in the Augusta market. Both companies view this partnership as a foundation for long-term investment as regional connectivity and technology needs continue to grow.

The takeaway

This partnership between BroadbandOne and Georgia Business Net aims to address long-standing connectivity challenges in Augusta by delivering enterprise-grade broadband and managed services. The combination of carrier-grade wireless infrastructure and locally supported technology solutions is expected to support business growth, public institutions, and digital equity in the region.