We Are Innovators Trailblazers Visionaries Revolutionary Customer-Centric Reliable

Since 2002, Hotwire Communications has led the Gigabit revolution, pioneering fiber-optic internet. As a nationally known Internet Service Provider, we own and operate our fully redundant fiber-optic network which directly connects us to every community, customer, and city we serve, making Hotwire Communications the only company to provide direct fiber-lines in all of our core markets today. We also provide our customers a full suite of telecommunications services, such as multi-Gigabit Internet, crystal-clear voice, HD and 4K capable IPTV and more!

Fueled by Fiber and Built For The Future!

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Same Mission

Hotwire Communications remains committed to its mission

Same Brand

We cultivated a consistent brand identity over the years, symbolizing reliability, innovation, and cutting-edge fiber-optic technology.

Same Ownership

We have maintained consistent ownership since the beginning, ensuring stability and continuity in its operations.

Same Leadership

We have been guided by a steadfast leadership team, dedicated to achieving the company's goals and vision.

For over two decades, we’ve had the same leadership team, working toward the same mission, ensuring we are a company that is here for the long term, with fiber-optic internet as our foundation.

As the largest, privately held internet service provider to commercial and community-living environments, our network footprint is ever-expanding across Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and California.

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Same Mission

Hotwire Communications is an internet service provider that remains committed to its mission

Same Brand

We cultivated a consistent brand identity over the years, symbolizing reliability, innovation, and cutting-edge fiber-optic internet technology.

Same Ownership

Unlike other internet service provider, we have maintained consistent ownership since the beginning, ensuring stability and continuity in its operations.

Same Leadership

We have been guided by a steadfast leadership team, dedicated to achieving the company's goals and vision.

Properties Served

Active Commercial Customers

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Our Executive Team

We are a dynamic company with an array of experience across the telecommunications industry. Our success is driven by our dedicated, expert team of leaders who are committed to providing innovative and reliable solutions to meet the needs of our customers. Get to know the faces behind Hotwire Communications and learn more about our team’s passion for delivering exceptional service.

Kristin Johnson - Founder/CEO

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Hotwire Communications, Kristin spearheads all business strategies and core objectives. Under her innovative leadership, Hotwire became the first all-fiber optics telecom for new construction in the US, the first in Florida to offer IPTV, and the first to provide gigabit residential internet service speeds.

Mandy Esposito - EVP Operations/Customer Service

Industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Mandy focuses on field and contact center operations. She aligns technology with organizational goals to optimize efficiency and improve the customer experience. Mandy also leads the Communications Desk, effectively enhancing customer support and delivering self-service options.

Karla Nelson-Thatcher - SVP Marketing/Media

A twelve-time Emmy Award winner with more than 25 years of experience in Marketing, Media, and Public and Government Affairs. Karla positions the company as a trendsetter and responsible corporate citizen within the local communities in which Hotwire operates, in addition to coordinating companywide marketing efforts and new product promotion.

Jonathan Bullock - CO Product/Strategy

Jonathan collaborates closely with local municipal governments to foster commercial and corporate development. He strategizes cost-effective approaches for maximum return on investment, and leverages industry trends and market analysis to drive the company towards competitive and effective new business strategies. Jonathan delivers robust telecommunications services, showcasing the potential of fiber optics.

Marty Mohr - EVP Growth Construction

With more than 35 years of experience, Marty leads Hotwire’s Construction teams, bringing in-depth knowledge of unique local facilities. His strong partnerships with key organizations to oversee significant improvement projects involving specialized installations of cabling and directional boring. Marty is a proud member of the Society for Telecommunications Engineers since 1982, and holds multiple professional certifications.

Meagan King - EVP Bus. Plan/Transform

Meagan’s work spans financial operations in multinational public and private equity technology companies. She brings extensive expertise in finance, accounting, business development, and operations to her role with Hotwire, to spearhead business expansion throughout the company.

Ronald Raugh - EVP of Engineering

With more than three decades of engineering and communications expertise, Ron oversees the Voice Engineering teams and the successful launch of Hotwire’s BroadSoft VoIP switching infrastructure. His extensive background in large-scale project design and implementation allows Ron to make valuable decisions for critical strategic projects, including instrumental work in designing multi-dwelling unit bulk architecture to support Hotwire’s widespread buildouts.

Antonio Contarini - General Counsel

Antonio serves as an advisor on legal matters, including operations, contract development, risk management, and investment. Antonio brings more than 15 years of experience in General Counsel roles, both stateside and abroad, to assist the executive leadership teams to position Hotwire for future regulatory practices and standards.

Mike Novak - EVP IT & IS

Mike is an innovative technology leader with a nearly 30-year track record of successfully guiding organizations through significant changes to increase efficiency and profitability. His innate ability to solve problems through strategic planning helps shape the long-term vision of Hotwire. Mike’s expertise across multiple disciplines including cyber security, infrastructure, and operations, among others, is an incredible asset to the company.

Tony Byrnes - VP New Market/Network Plan

Tony’s brings his wide-ranging experience with analyzing, planning, and implementing new market expansion strategies to deploy across Hotwire Communications' national fiber footprint. Tony collaborates with internal Construction, Network, and Sales teams to develop and implement new growth initiatives that will expand the Hotwire network into new and emerging markets across the country.

Hotwire in the News

Hotwire Communications is constantly innovating our telecommunications services, expanding our fiber-optic internet network, and finding ways to give back to the communities we serve. See what’s new in the Hotwire Communications Press room, featuring an up-to-date assortment of press releases and articles from the local, national, and international news.

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