A Decade of Excellence in Execution

Founded in 2015, eX² Technology began with a clear mission: to become a single source solution that connects communities, improves public safety and expands broadband availability for both urban and rural America while exceeding its customers’ expectations. Over the past decade, we’ve grown from a small startup into a national leader, designing, building, maintaining and commercializing long haul, middle mile and fiber to the home (FTTH) networks that power economic growth, digital connectivity and innovation across the U.S.  

Our journey has been shaped by the trust of our loyal customers, the dedication of our steadfast employees, and the strength and innovation of our partners. Together, we’ve connected people, businesses and entire regions, and we’re just getting started.  

Help us celebrate by exploring highlights from our first 10 years below, from milestone projects to stories from the people who make it all possible! 

 
The eX² team brought solutions to Livingston County that will help drive new revenues for years to come. We could not find a better trusted partner to solve Livingston County’s connectivity issues and broadband challenges.
— KRISTOFFER TOBBE, Chief Information Officer, Livingston County, MI
 

Our 10-Year Timeline

  • 2015

    • eX² Technology was formed in Omaha, NE by seven telecommunications and critical infrastructure experts: Kyle Hildebrand, Jay Jorgensen, Jayson Swope, Jim Kawamoto, Misty Stine, Greg Benak and Joel Mulder  

    • eX² awarded its first multi-state project to oversee the construction of a 450-mile fiber optic network spanning the Midwest to the Northeast for a national carrier

    2016

    • eX² awarded a project to design and build a conduit system for an undersea cable landing station in Boca Raton, FL for one of the world’s largest hyperscalers  

    2017

    • eX² designs its first Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network in Mount Washington, MA under a subcontract agreement, helping bring broadband connectivity to an underserved rural community 

    • eX² added to broadband Communities FTTH Top 100 List

  • 2018

    • eX² signs first turnkey design-build-operate-maintain-commercialization contract with the Atlanta Beltline for a 15-mile middle mile open access fiber network in downtown Atlanta 

    • eX² enters into a Master Services Agreement with a private Internet Service Provider to design shelter site locations in support of its nationwide open access fiber city networks, ongoing work has spanned 28 various projects throughout California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Wisconsin, and Texas  

    • eX² Vice President of Project Development Kyle Hildebrand appointed to FCC’s Consumer Advisor Committee 

    2019

    • eX² signs a 25-year design-build-operate-maintain-commercialization contract with Indiana Toll Road for a middle mile open access fiber network 

    • eX² awarded a five-year contract with the Iowa Department of Transportation to design, build and maintain North America’s largest Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS) along three interstate corridors 

    • eX² acquired by Vivacity, LLC and continues to operate as eX² Technology

  • 2020

    • eX² awarded a design-build contract by the Town of Bristol, NH for a Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) network supported by a Connecting New Hampshire Emergency Broadband Expansion grant funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act 

    • eX² signs a Master Services Agreement to provide design and construction management services for numerous FTTH networks across Northwest Indiana, Northern Illinois and Southwest Michigan with a private Internet Service Provider  

    • eX² celebrates its 5-year anniversary 

    2021

    • VP of Operations Jay Jorgensen announced as eX²’s Chief Operating Officer  

    • eX² awarded a contract by Grafton County, NH to design and build a 220-mile, middle-mile network connecting 24 municipalities partially funded through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure grant program  

  • 2022

    • eX² signs agreement with Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) to market 2,700 miles of dark fiber and conduit infrastructure

    2023

    • eX² signs a contract with Holland Board of Public Works to design and build an expanded FTTP network in Holland, MI, bringing connectivity to all Holland residents  

    • eX² awarded a contract to design and build a 120-mile middle mile network in Livingston County, MI  

    • eX² signs an agreement with Navajo County, AZ to provide turnkey design, build, operations, maintenance and commercialization services for a 105-mile middle mile network partially funded by the Arizona Commerce Authority’s Rural Broadband Grant and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

  • 2024

    • Christopher Rabii named new Chief Executive Officer  

    • Kyle Hildebrand named Chief Revenue Officer  

    • eX² signs 25-year operations, maintenance and commercialization agreement with Arizona Department of Transportation and Arizona Commerce Authority at an estimated and a project to construct middle mile infrastructure along I-40W  

    • eX² awarded a contract by Pima County, Ariz. to design and build a 134-mile middle mile network around its urban core supported by an NTIA Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure grant 

    2025

    • eX² signs agreement with Yuma County, AZ to construct a next-generation wireless network to advance water conservation and precision agriculture efforts across its six agricultural districts and funded by an ARPA grant  

    • eX² awarded a Master Services Agreement to design and build FTTH markets with a private Internet Service Provider across Illinois and Michigan 

    • eX² wins Indiana Toll Road PUSH 4.0 ITS Improvements project to expand Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies across the Toll Road 

    • eX² Technology celebrates 10 years of service

 
We chose to partner with eX² because of its vision and ability to support our goal for putting Atlanta on a path to 21st century economic growth and sustainability. The Beltline’s technology-rich corridor will attract new business and developers, facilitating job growth, inclusive transportation for all and a safer, more integrated community.
— JERALD MITCHELL, Director of Economic Development, Atlanta Beltline, Inc.
 

Featured Impactful Projects

We chose eX² as our design-build partner based on best value, its extensive and successful history executing fiber design and construction management services and its strong partnership approach.
— TED SILER, Utility Services Director, Holland Board of Public Works
 

Executive Team Reflection Videos

We’re proud of our past, but we’re even more excited about what comes next. The future of connectivity is being built today, and we’re honored to be at the heart of it.
— KYLE HILDEBRAND, Chief Revenue Officer, eX² Technology
 

Team Member Perspectives

 

In The News: eX² Celebrates 10 Years

This significant milestone is a result of the trust of our clients, the dedication of our team, and the relentless search for excellence that guides everything we do. Over the last 10 years, we’ve tackled some of the industry’s most complex projects, built meaningful partnerships, and delivered infrastructure that is improving the quality of lives in the communities we serve.
— JAY JORGENSEN, Chief Operating Officer, eX² Technology
 
 
We chose to partner with eX² because of its strong commitment to safety and its proven experience with similar statewide ITS deployments.
— NIC BARR, President and CEO, ITR Concession Company