Clearfield, Inc.

Clearfield Supports East Central Energy’s Historic BEAD Milestone and Fiber Broadband Expansion Across Minnesota and Wisconsin

Clearfield announced it is supporting East Central Energy, which became the first Minnesota broadband provider to execute a BEAD program agreement, with a project expected to reach roughly 3,750 locations. ECE selected Clearfield's BABA-compliant fiber management panels, patch panels, and FieldSmart active cabinets for its 2026 Wisconsin buildout and has connected about 8,400 members since Fall 2023, targeting 25,000 by 2030. The release signals Clearfield's positioning for BEAD-funded rural deployments, though no order sizes or financial figures were disclosed.

•4d ago

Clearfield Accelerates Data Center Fiber Deployment with NOVA™ Velocity Panel

Clearfield launched the NOVA Velocity Panel, a patent-pending high-density fiber management solution supporting up to 2,304 fibers in just 2RU. The product was developed with input from a major hyperscale customer and installer Southern FiberLink Solutions, and cuts fiber prep, routing, and splicing work that can take up to four hours per panel in traditional setups. The launch positions Clearfield to capture share of AI-driven data center fiber density demand, with Dell'Oro forecasting data center capex surpassing $3 trillion by 2030.

•1mo ago

Clearfield Expands Wireless Infrastructure Market Reach Through Distribution Agreement with WAV

Clearfield announced a distribution alliance with WAV, a full-service distributor serving wireless service providers, WISPs, and connectivity-focused customers across the U.S. and Canada, to broaden access to its fiber, power, and wireless network infrastructure products. Clearfield is targeting wireless infrastructure segments — U.S. metro core, wireless backhaul, DAS, and small cells — that it projects will total approximately $78 billion by 2030. Through WAV, customers gain access to the FieldSmart FiberFlex 1700 active cabinet, TetherSmart Multi-Fiber Terminal, and Fault Managed Power solutions, with WAV also providing inventory, logistics, and solution guidance as an extension of Clearfield's go-to-market capabilities.

•2mo ago

Clearfield’s NOVA™ Platform Earns Gold in 2026 ISE Network Innovators’ Awards

Clearfield’s NOVA Platform secured Gold honoree status in the 2026 ISE Network Innovators’ Awards, validating its ability to simplify high-density fiber deployments. The platform addresses the challenge of increasing fiber density without adding installation complexity, featuring tool-less setup and front-of-rack access designed for data centers. This recognition follows recent commercial momentum, including a previously announced $22 million order for a hyperscale data center project.

•2mo ago

Clearfield Expands Fiber Portfolio with Sensing Cables for Continuous Infrastructure Monitoring

Clearfield announced the expansion of its fiber portfolio to include new temperature, acoustic, and strain sensing cables under its Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) line. The solutions provide continuous visibility across aerial, buried, and conduit routes, enabling operators to detect physical threats like digging or strain before outages occur. Clearfield cited industry data showing 57% of recent major outages cost over $100,000 to support the value proposition of proactive monitoring.

•3mo ago

Clearfield Introduces Fault Managed Power Portfolio to Bring Fiber and Power Together at the Network Edge

Clearfield introduced its Fault Managed Power portfolio, designed to deliver up to 6 kW of power over distances up to 6,000 feet alongside fiber infrastructure. The product line includes a transmitter and indoor/outdoor receivers that use supervised Class 4 circuits to reduce deployment complexity and safety risks. By integrating power delivery with fiber pathways, the company aims to accelerate network expansion for broadband, wireless, and edge computing applications.

•3mo ago

Clearfield Expands Craftsmart® Portfolio with 8- and 10-inch FiberFirst™ Pedestals

Clearfield expanded its CraftSmart portfolio with the launch of 8- and 10-inch FiberFirst pedestals designed for Fiber-to-the-Home deployments. The new pedestals offer universal compatibility to prevent vendor lock-in and comply with Build America, Buy America requirements, positioning them for use in federally funded broadband programs like BEAD. COO Anis Khemakhem noted the solutions are designed to simplify installation and reduce deployment costs for network operators.

•6mo ago