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Ex-Verizon boss has a plan for superfast internet across Florida, Texas, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona

– Sanjiv Ahuja, Chairman of Tillman Fiber, June 2025 Receive the latest Verizon news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Verizon Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area. After spending more than 30 years at Verizon , Ed Chan has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Tillman Fiber, an open access fiber operator. The company, as you may've heard, designs, builds, and owns high-speed internet infrastructure for other internet providers to use Chan succeeds Tim Salmon, Tillman Fiber's Chief Operating Officer, who had been serving as acting CEO, and the appointment is effective now, Tillman Fiber is undertaking an ambitious billion dollar expansion across Florida, but there are reports that the company is eyeing Texas, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona as Fiber has appointed Mr. Chan during a crucial phase of growth for both the company and the broader broadband industry. Chan praised Tillman's leadership in open-access infrastructure and its strong focus on customer service, saying these strengths position the company to meet the rising demand for fast, reliable joining Tillman Fiber, Mr. Chan held senior executive roles at Crown Castle, where he led digital transformation and cybersecurity efforts. He also spent over three decades at, where he served as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Network Engineering Officer, overseeing technology strategy, network operations, and infrastructure development. Also, he currently serves on the board of Fortress Solutions, a global network support in 2021, Tillman Fiber builds and operates fiber-optic networks across Florida. Backed by over $1.5 billion in capital, the company is focused on delivering high-speed broadband to both homes and businesses while promoting digital access for underserved communities.