Speed Beyond Limits,
Service Beyond Expectations
PRIME FiBER is an industry leader because we’re led by respected industry experts. Learn how our Executive Team helps PRIME FiBER and others continue to build a legacy where advanced optical networking empowering connections and accelerates success.
Rob Johnson
CTO of NOVOS FiBER and PRIME FiBER
Rob has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry in nearly every aspect of the business from the largest providers down to multiple startups that he helped found and fund. As the CTO at both PRIME FiBER and NOVOS FiBER, Rob oversees all technical aspects of the business, including the active networks, the back office systems, and everything in between. He is a value-focused executive that leverages technology to advance and accelerate business operations.
Prior to his current positions, Rob founded LiveOak Fiber, where he served as the Chief Development Officer, developing it all the way from conception through business planning and funding, designing and constructing the initial network, and closing their first acquisition. He has also founded several other startup businesses and raised venture capital, private equity, family office, and grant money for them.
Rob has been awarded several US and International patents and holds a BSEE and an MSEE from the University of Texas at Austin.
Andrew Snead
Founder and CEO of NOVOS FiBER and PRIME FiBER
Andrew is a highly passionate telecommunications and tech professional with over 28 years of global experience, having worked in the US, Europe, Asia and MEA. Prior to starting NOVOS FiBER and PRIME FiBER, Andrew spent many years working with investors, CEOs, and management teams to acquire, launch, grow, and transform infrastructure and tech assets.
Andrew has a strong passion for innovation and technology and is currently an advisory board member of the 5G Open Innovation Lab (an enterprise application innovation ecosystem sponsored by Microsoft, Intel, Dell, AT&T and others), Arrcus (a SoftBank-backed disruptive network software platform), A5G and Hiya (a voice security SaaS company).
George Karatzis
Chief Build and Operations Officer for PRIME FiBER
George is a growth-minded business and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. George has been a difference-maker throughout his career, building winning organizations and delivering exceptional results.
George's leadership journey includes a diverse range of wireline and wireless engineering and operations roles. At Verizon Communications, he held a variety of technical leadership roles and most recently spearheaded the deployment of access network infrastructure plans for Verizon's 5G wireless transformation and fiber optic network deployment for wireless towers, residential, broadband, and business services.
As an advisory board member for the DENCO Area 9-1-1 District, George is passionate about the role of technology in improving people's lives.
Our Mission
At PRIME FiBER, we provide wholesale solutions for fiber internet services. Our mission is to provide reliable and affordable fiber internet to businesses and communities.
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Our digital infrastructure services are designed to provide carrier-grade, flexible and cost effective layer 1, 2 and 3 services to ISPs and carriers, business owners, and infrastructure aggregators.
Our Purpose
We believe that access to fast and reliable internet is a basic necessity in today's world. Our purpose is to bridge the digital divide and provide fiber internet solutions that meet the needs of businesses and communities.
Our Story
Prime Fiber was founded with the goal of providing high-speed internet to businesses and communities that were underserved by traditional providers. Our team has decades of experience in the fiber internet industry and we are committed to providing the best possible service to our customers.