About

Meet TAK Broadband

Your Trusted Partner in Broadband Network Construction

TAK Broadband is a leading national end-to-end U.S. fiber broadband network construction contractor currently operating in 42 states. Founded in 2004, TAK began as a door-to-door fulfillment contractor for broadband operators. Today, it has grown to offer outside plant construction services and is one of the largest drop contractors in the U.S.

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OUR GUIDING VALUES – Built on a Safety Foundation

At TAK Broadband, we value integrity, high-quality customer service, and teamwork. We have developed a reliable partner ecosystem to create a holistic approach to network construction, drops and fulfillment, and marketing & sales that ensures efficient and safe project execution, built to meet the unique needs of each one of our clients.

Safety is not just a priority for TAK – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to creating a culture where safety come first, ensuring a secure environment for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. To uphold this commitment, we diligently adhere to the highest standards of safety and compliance. We meet and exceed the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

These guiding values are designed to demonstrate our commitment to our customers’ success and belief in being a true partner for the efficient building and execution of any needed fiber broadband project.

OUR APPROACH TO ENSURING SUCCESS

Our entire ecosystem is dedicated to customer advocacy and stakeholder priorities. Our expert teams understand that you are building more than just broadband networks—you’re creating a lifeline of opportunity for the communities you serve. High-quality network services can support valuable amenities like remote health care, Work from Home, educational resources, online businesses, and more that deliver economic and social benefits to everyone with access. We’re here to help make this a reality for the communities, organizations, and businesses you serve.

The TAK Experience

Our cross-industry experience and unmatched team of experts and partners have driven our success and secured our place as one of the most trusted network construction partners in the United States. We’ve helped build and fulfill networks in just about every type of environment, for almost every type of service provider.

  • End-to-end support: grants, supply chain, engineering, construction, drops, fulfillment, project management, and door-to-door marketing & sales
  • Projects successfully completed across 139 offices serving multiple locations, including more than 17 million feet of drops in 2024 alone.
  • Diversified services for telecommunications, electric, tribal communities, and municipalities
  • Knowledge to navigate and adhere to grant-funded project requirements, including assistance with grant writing
  • Meticulous reporting to support federally funded projects (USDA (RUS), ARPA, CPF, RDOF, ACAM, TBCP, BEAD) and employee tracking requirements
  • Expertise in every type of network scenario:
    • FTTx (PON, GPON, XG-PON, XGS-PON), middle mile, long haul, overbuilds, large networks, business as usual (BAU) projects
    • Aerial, underground
    • Commercial, residential, security system install, Smart Home,
    • Rural, urban, even rocky environments, MDUs
  • Disaster response experience, especially hurricanes

The TAK Capacity

Efficiently Complete Your Next Project with Our Unmatched Capacity

Qualified Construction Crews

200+ qualified construction crews ready to support aerial and underground broadband networks

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Largest drop contractor in the country: 18,000+ per month

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Support over 1,200,000 installations and trouble calls on average each year

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Sufficient bonding capacity and financial capacity to manage and protect our clients’ build from conception to completion

Our Leadership

Our experienced and innovative Leadership Team features a suite of experts deeply rooted in broadband network construction. Their collective experience ensures each of our customers feel understood and valued, shaping our direction for growth and success, and enabling our skilled teams to build tomorrow’s networks, today.

Trent Edwards

Trent Edwards
Chief Executive Officer

Trent Van Maanen

Trent Van Maanen
Chief Operating Officer

Amber Unser

Amber Unser
Chief People Officer

John Haar

John Haar
General Counsel

Andrew Carlson

Andrew Carlson
Chief Financial Officer

Kimberly McKinley

Kimberly McKinley
Chief of Staff

TAK Board Members
Micah Mauney

Micah Mauney
Executive Chairman

Brian Boyden

Brian Boyden
Board Member

The TAK Nationwide Team

Our entire ecosystem of broadband experts, project managers, construction technicians, and more are dedicated to optimizing your network project.

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THE TAK FAMILY OF COMPANIES

TAK Broadband consists of a remarkable coalition of successful entities including:

  • TAK Communications, LLC
  • TAK Communications WI, LLC
  • TAK West Shore, LLC
  • StarTAK Fiber, LLC
  • TGS Fiber, LLC
  • TAK Broadband CA, LLC