Empire Access is an ISP company that operates within a certain region, serving primarily in Prattsburgh, New York. Originally founded in 1896 as a small local telephone company catering only to a few hundred people, Empire Access has grown to become one of the biggest independent ISPs in New York State providing Western and Central New York consumers with a range of fiber-optic internet, phone, and television services. By building one of the biggest and most technologically sophisticated all-fiber optic networks in New York State, Empire Access has invested more than $100 million, therefore enabling the firm to provide high-speed internet connections up to 1 Gbit/s. With more than 5,500 kilometers of fiber-optic cable linking 350,000 homes and businesses around the area, Established in 2004 and now owning its fiber optic network and local customer service, Empire Access is a telecom firm aiming to provide high-speed internet to rural regions as rapidly as major cities. They provide consistent connections with no limitations regarding the amount of data consumed or the speeds achieved; this makes it easier for clients to conduct business remotely, watch movies in high definition, play games, or engage in video conferencing without experiencing interruptions. It signifies Empire Access is different from other large national ISPs because it targets small population density areas or towns that have formerly not received satisfactory internet service. They have committed themselves to the highest standards of hometown service in New York.