Visionary Broadband selects Render Networks to streamline construction operations and expand fiber broadband across rural western U.S.

Christy Barbaran
Connect2 Communications for Render Networks
render@connect2comm.com

Preston Schilling
Visionary Broadband
pschilling@visionarybroadband.com

Render Networks, a leader in network construction management technology, today announced that Visionary Broadband has selected Render’s platform to improve operational efficiency and accelerate fiber network deployment across rural Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Serving over 30,000 subscribers — including residential, enterprise, and government agency customers — Visionary Broadband plays a critical role in bridging the digital divide in some of the country's most remote communities.

Visionary Broadband faces unique challenges deploying networks in regions with harsh weather, limited skilled labor, and vast rural terrain. To address these hurdles, the company chose Render’s construction management platform, which enables teams to build at least 15% faster by automating construction workflows, providing real-time data, and instant communication between the office and field crews. This comprehensive approach not only optimizes field productivity but also ensures accurate compliance reporting.

“Using Render allows us to efficiently manage network construction while meeting the high standards expected by our customers and the communities we build in,” said Preston Schilling, COO of Visionary Broadband. “The platform’s ease of use, real-time insights, and streamlined communication give us a single source of truth throughout the build process and provides the tools we need to overcome the challenges of serving remote regions. With Render, we’re building resilient, sustainable networks that will serve our communities for years to come.”

Render’s platform provides Visionary Broadband with automated workflows, intuitive field applications, and business insights to ensure faster build times, reduced costs, and more efficient use of government grants. The platform also enables Visionary to manage contractor performance, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements - all critical for serving government customers and expanding connectivity.

“Visionary’s commitment to delivering high-performance connectivity to rural areas aligns perfectly with Render’s mission to transform how networks are built,” said Sam Pratt, Chief Executive Officer at Render Networks. “By leveraging our platform, Visionary can deploy networks faster and with greater efficiency, ensuring that even the most remote communities gain access to reliable broadband.”

With Render’s technology, Visionary Broadband is well-positioned to continue delivering future-proof fiber connectivity to underserved areas while driving down costs and improving overall project outcomes.

About Render Networks

Founded in 2013 with a mission to build and connect communities faster, Render has a successful history of streamlining large-scale network construction for network operators and construction teams. By automating manual tasks and optimizing the productivity of every resource, Render’s construction management platform eliminates process inefficiency, achieving real-time progress transparency and building networks >15% faster. For more information, visit www.rendernetworks.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Visionary Broadband

Visionary Broadband was founded in 1994 in a rural community in Wyoming. It is a homegrown company that has developed technical abilities with a focus on reliability. Today, the rural internet provider serves five states and has a proven track record of connecting the most rural communities, bringing a commitment of efficiency, reliability, and affordability to its customers. To learn more, visit https://www.vcn.com/.

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