Stratus Networks is continuing to grow its fiber network across Illinois. Our latest expansion brings new infrastructure to Rockford, Peoria, Ottawa, Mendota, and Streator, placing as many as 1,000 additional businesses within reach of enterprise-grade connectivity. Construction began earlier this year, with completion anticipated in the coming months. For the communities involved, the expansion means…
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Three Takeaways from Metro Connect USA 2026
Metro Connect USA 2026 in Fort Lauderdale delivered what it always does: sharp conversations, candid market intelligence, and a clear read on where fiber and wholesale connectivity are headed. Here’s what stood out – and what it means for businesses evaluating their connectivity strategy. 1. Cost-Cutting Is Real – But It’s Not About Going…
Built for Service: How Stratus Earned National Recognition by Putting Customers First
At Stratus Networks, customer service is not a single team—it’s a company-wide commitment. That philosophy earned national recognition again this year with the 2026 Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year, Telecommunications. Winning this award two years in a row is a clear signal that what we’re building is working. In an industry…
Stay Vigilant: Protect Your Business from Ransomware This Holiday Season
The holiday season brings increased customer demand, tighter timelines, and reduced IT coverage — conditions cybercriminals exploit. Each year, ransomware attacks surge in November and December as threat actors take advantage of distracted employees and busy networks. Now is the time to reinforce your defenses. Three Steps to Strengthen Your Network Security Today 1. Enforce…
The Stratus Standard: Putting People at the Center of Telecom
Customer service often comes last in telecom. At Stratus, it comes first—by design. We’ve spent more than two decades building fiber networks powering businesses across industries, and our clients love the performance. But the real Stratus difference isn’t just in our technology. It’s in how we treat the people who rely on it. For us,…
Key Takeaways from ITW & Houlihan Lokey ONE Conference: Why Bandwidth, Execution, and Market Coverage Matter More Than Hype
The recent International Telecoms Week (ITW) conference in Washington DC and Houlihan Lokey ONE Conference in Chicago brought together service providers and investors to discuss where the industry is heading—and where the real value lies. While emerging tech buzzwords often dominate the agenda at many events, this year’s conversations centered around practicality, performance, and presence…
Ensuring SOX & PCI Compliance: Why Bank Branches Need Enterprise-Grade Internet and Network Infrastructure
For financial institutions, compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is critical. Banks must maintain data integrity, security, reliability, and auditability to meet regulatory requirements. However, many bank branches still rely on unreliable, non-guaranteed asymmetrical broadband connections, which pose serious risks to SOX and PCI compliance,…
2025 Q2 Stratus Gives Back
Our Q2 Stratus Gives Back initiative was a huge success! This quarter, Stratus employees volunteered at the YWCA on Hershey Road. We’re proud to support organizations like the YWCA that create lasting impact in our communities—and even prouder of our team for showing up with energy, tools, and heart….
2025 Q1 Stratus Gives Back
Each quarter Stratus employees plan an event to give back to the communities where we work and live. Our Stratus Gives Back team kicked off Q1 with a rewarding day at the People’s Resource Center (PRC) Westmont Food Pantry! Our team assisted 60 individuals and families with grocery shopping, bagging, and restocking shelves. PRC supports thousands…
2024 Q4 Stratus Gives Back
Each quarter Stratus employees plan an event to give back to the communities where we work and live. This quarter’s event involved filling festive Halloween bags with candy and toys for Almost Home Kids and OSF Children’s Hospital in Peoria, Illinois, and delivering them on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. It was gratifying to bring a…