What Is Rightfiber? What the Ritter and Great Plains Merger Means for You
Updated
If you've seen the Rightfiber name on a bill, a yard sign or a construction truck lately, you're not imagining things. Rightfiber is now the name of one of the largest privately held fiber companies in the country, formed by combining Ritter Communications of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Great Plains Communications of Blair, Nebraska. Investment firm Grain Management, which backs both companies, completed the combination on September 2, 2026.
Here's what Rightfiber is, where it operates, what it charges and what current customers should expect.
Rightfiber at a glance
| Formed by | Ritter Communications + Great Plains Communications |
| Owner | Grain Management (private investment firm) |
| Deal closed | September 2, 2026 |
| Footprint | More than 400 communities in 20 states |
| Network | About 28,000 miles of fiber, more than 300,000 homes passed with fiber-to-the-home |
| Headquarters listed on site | Jonesboro, Arkansas |
Where the name came from
Rightfiber isn't brand-new. It started as Ritter Communications' consumer fiber brand, used as Ritter built 100% fiber networks in towns across Arkansas and nearby states. With the merger, Rightfiber became the name for the whole combined company.
The company is also still growing. On October 1, 2026, Rightfiber said it had completed its acquisition of Fastwyre Broadband's Nebraska business, so Fastwyre's Nebraska customers are now Rightfiber customers too. Rightfiber has also set up a $1.6 billion credit facility to fund network expansion and possible future acquisitions.
Where Rightfiber offers home internet
Rightfiber's residential service-area page currently lists communities in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas, with the most coverage in Arkansas. Examples include Jonesboro, Fort Smith, Pine Bluff, Searcy, Russellville, Bentonville and Texarkana in Arkansas, Paducah in Kentucky, Ruston in Louisiana, Poplar Bluff in Missouri, and Dyersburg and Lakeland in Tennessee. Ennis, Forney, Mabank and Terrell in North Texas are listed as coming soon.
The wider company footprint also includes the former Great Plains and Fastwyre areas in Nebraska and other Midwestern states, which brings the total to 20 states. Not every state has residential fiber service, and plan lineups may differ from market to market.
See whether Rightfiber or another fiber provider reaches you
Rightfiber's footprint is spread across many small towns. Enter your ZIP to compare the providers at your address.
Rightfiber plans and prices
Here are the residential plans on Rightfiber's site on October 2, 2026:
| Plan | Promo price | Regular price | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 Mbps (online only) | $50/mo | $65/mo | Smart Wi-Fi |
| 1 Gig | $65/mo | $80/mo | Smart Wi-Fi |
| 5 Gig | $90/mo | $105/mo | Whole-home Wi-Fi included |
| 7 Gig (limited areas) | $120/mo | $135/mo | Whole-home Wi-Fi included |
A few things stand out. Rightfiber says its advertised prices include taxes and fees, which is unusual in this industry. The promo price lasts 24 months and requires AutoPay and paperless billing. After that, the monthly rate goes up by $15. There's no annual contract, standard installation is free and data is unlimited. Home Wi-Fi runs on Plume's smart Wi-Fi platform, managed through an app.
Prices and plans can vary by address, especially in former Great Plains and Fastwyre areas, so check your specific address.
What current customers should expect
Rightfiber says customers should expect a smooth transition, with existing services and local support teams staying in place. In practice, mergers usually bring some changes over time. Watch for:
- New branding on bills and apps. Former Great Plains and Fastwyre customers may see new account portals or payment steps.
- Plan changes. Ask whether your current price is locked and when any promotion ends.
- Equipment updates. Some customers may be offered newer Wi-Fi equipment.
- Look-alike scams. Ownership changes attract fake calls about "account upgrades." Use the phone number on your bill.
Is Rightfiber a good choice?
If Rightfiber's fiber reaches your home, it's a strong option on paper: symmetrical fiber, multi-gig tiers, unlimited data, no contract and prices that include taxes and fees. The main thing to weigh is the $15 increase after two years. Compare that with other providers at your address and how long you expect to stay.
Former Fastwyre, Great Plains or Ritter customer?
If your bill or plan is changing, we can help you compare your options before you decide to stay or switch.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Rightfiber?
Rightfiber is a portfolio company of Grain Management, a private investment firm. Grain combined Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications to form Rightfiber, and the deal closed on September 2, 2026.
Is Rightfiber the same as Ritter Communications?
Rightfiber started as Ritter Communications' consumer fiber brand. After the merger with Great Plains Communications, Rightfiber is the name of the combined company.
What happened to Fastwyre customers?
Rightfiber says it completed its acquisition of Fastwyre Broadband's Nebraska business on October 1, 2026, and Fastwyre's Nebraska customers are now Rightfiber customers.