Wecom Fiber Finishes Parker, AZ: Fiber for Mohave and La Paz Counties
Updated
Parker, Arizona now has fiber. Wecom Fiber, the Arizona Commerce Authority, the Town of Parker and the local chamber held a ribbon cutting on October 13, 2026 to mark the completion of a multi-year fiber project spanning Mohave and La Paz counties, with Parker as the final segment.
The project
- Area: Mohave and La Paz counties, finishing in the Town of Parker
- Reach: 15,000 homes and businesses, plus 124 community anchor institutions such as libraries, schools and public safety
- Cost: $45 million, including a $10 million Arizona Broadband Development Grant and $35 million from Wecom Fiber
- Timeline: ground broke in November 2023
The Arizona Broadband Development Grant program funds 19 projects across 10 counties with $100 million, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority.
What's next for Wecom
Wecom Fiber CEO Rachel Solomon said the company is Arizona's largest BEAD award winner and is already working to bring fiber to harder-to-reach communities across eight Arizona counties. Wecom hadn't announced which towns come next as of October 16, 2026.
What it means for Parker households
For a river town that has relied on older connections, fiber means faster uploads, lower latency and steadier speeds at busy times, which helps remote work, school and streaming. Wecom hasn't listed public plan prices on the announcement, so call to check pricing at your address. Compare every provider on our Parker, AZ internet page or browse the Arizona internet providers list. Rural homes outside the fiber footprint can look at satellite. Viasat is guaranteed at 80 Mbps down and 3-5 Mbps up, and our LEO vs GEO explainer compares it with Starlink.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Parker, Arizona?
Wecom Fiber completed its fiber build across the Town of Parker, marked with a ribbon cutting on October 13, 2026. Call 1-877-697-2926 to check service at your address.
How big is the Wecom Fiber project?
The Arizona Broadband Development Grant project spans Mohave and La Paz counties and connects 15,000 homes and businesses plus 124 community anchor institutions such as libraries and schools.
How was the project paid for?
The state awarded a $10 million Arizona Broadband Development Grant, and Wecom Fiber invested $35 million, for a total of $45 million, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Is Wecom Fiber building more in Arizona?
Yes. Wecom Fiber says it is Arizona's largest BEAD award winner and is working on projects in eight Arizona counties.
What other internet is available in Parker?
See our Parker, AZ internet providers page or call 1-877-697-2926 to compare fiber, cable, 5G and satellite.
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