In 1994, our founders saw a need for a local Missouri internet provider. They ignored some initial skepticism from friends and family – the internet was, after all “just a fad” - and started Socket, providing basic dial-up internet service out of a small office in Columbia.
Demand for internet access grew rapidly. By 1999, Socket had more than 30,000 customers and relocated to two office spaces on Cherry Street in downtown Columbia. (Those spaces are now Glenn's Cafe and studio apartments!)
As dial-up internet peaked, Socket looked to ways to keep its business moving forward. The company began offering high-speed internet and later became a CLEC (competitive local exchange carrier). With the expansion of business telephone and other advanced services, rapid growth ensued, and Socket was named one of the nation’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.
Socket continued to expand, moving in 2007 to an office on Clark Lane in Columbia. Residential telephone service and Naked DSL internet were introduced, resulting in more expansion.
Socket began work in 2011 on a brand new fiber-optic network to reach homes and businesses in rural Callaway County and Fulton. Socket has been expanding this fiber network ever since, now reaching several Missouri cities. Thousands of customers enjoy reliable, high-speed internet as a result.
Today, Socket employs approximately 200 people and is proud to be Missouri's local fiber internet provider, and we plan on bringing state-of-the-art technology and friendly, local support to as many homes and businesses as possible.
We look forward to serving you!
Company Details
- Employees
- 354
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 2703 Clark Lane, Columbia,mo 65202,united States
- Phone
- 573-817-0000
- of****@****ket.net
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- NAICS
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TelecommunicationsOther TelecommunicationsTelecommunications ResellersAll Other Telecommunications
- Website
- socket.net
- HQ
- Columbia, MO
Socket Fiber Questions
Socket Fiber's helpline number is 573-817-0000
Socket Fiber's website is socket.net
Socket Fiber's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/socket
Socket Fiber has
354 employees.
View email and phone details for 354
employees at Socket Fiber.
Socket Fiber's industry is
Telecommunications
Socket Fiber's top competitors are
Clearwave Fiber,
Liveoak Fiber,
Ideatek,
Tillman Fiber,
Gateway Fiber,
Lyte Fiber, Llc,
Wyyerd Fiber,
Vexus Fiber,
Ripple Fiber,
Cloudwards.
Socket Fiber's support email address is office@socket.net
Socket Fiber's categories are Telecommunications
Socket Fiber's founding year is 1994
