MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 9, 2026--
Fibernow, a leading provider of fiber-based broadband, cloud-based video, and digital voice services, today announced the appointment of Jason Praeter as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Praeter succeeds Luis Rodriguez, who successfully led Fibernow through a period of foundational growth, platform development, and operational buildout. Rodriguez will continue to support the company on an ongoing basis.
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“Jason is a proven operator with deep experience scaling fiber-based businesses and leading organizations through periods of growth and transformation,” said Jonathan Friesel, Senior Managing Director and Head of Fiber at DigitalBridge. “His disciplined, customer-first approach and track record of translating fiber investment into market expansion position Fibernow strongly as we execute the next phase of our strategy and broaden our footprint.”
Praeter brings nearly two decades of experience in the consumer broadband and fiber infrastructure space, having begun his career in the industry in 2007. He joins Fibernow from altafiber, where he helped oversee nearly $1 billion in revenue and served a customer base of more than 500,000 subscribers. During his tenure, Praeter held senior leadership roles across sales, operations, and general management, leading large-scale network expansions, operational scaling initiatives, and sustained customer growth across multiple markets.
“I’m excited to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Fibernow and lead the company into its next phase of growth,” said Praeter. “Fibernow has built a strong platform and a reputation for delivering reliable, high-capacity fiber services. As demand continues to grow, our focus will be on expanding our network footprint while bringing world-class service to customers across Florida and beyond, strengthening execution, and building the operational foundation needed to support the next phase of long-term, sustainable growth.”
DigitalBridge remains committed to supporting Fibernow as it enters its next phase of growth. In parallel with Fibernow’s growth initiatives, the company is deeply focused on elevating the customer experience across every touchpoint, from onboarding through ongoing lifecycle enhancements. This commitment is reflected in the evolution of our Customer Support organization into a dedicated Customer Experience team, underscoring our belief that exceptional service must match the strength of our technology. Backed by DigitalBridge and its extensive network of digital infrastructure companies, Fibernow also benefits from a significant competitive advantage in its ability to execute quickly and scale efficiently. This support enables Fibernow to accelerate network expansion, strengthen operations, and deliver world-class broadband services to communities and businesses across Florida and beyond.
About Fibernow
Founded in 2004 and based in South Florida, Fibernow is a leading fiber broadband provider serving communities and businesses across Florida. Fibernow delivers high-speed fiber internet, cloud-based television, digital voice, and business services, including managed IT and hosted voice solutions, tailored to support small- to mid-sized businesses and large-scale community properties.
Fibernow Appoints Jason Praeter as Chief Executive Officer
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.
Dakota Hunter, vice president of Kyle Busch Companies, said in a news release the family received the medical evaluation on Saturday.
Busch, a two-time NASCAR champion, died at 41 on Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator.
Sepsis is considered a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body has an extreme, overactive response to an infection, causing the immune system to damage its own tissues and organs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Typically the immune system releases chemicals to fight off pathogens like bacteria, viruses or fungi, but with sepsis the response goes into overdrive. The results can cause widespread inflammation, form microscopic blood clots and make blood vessels leak.
Busch was thought to have had a sinus cold while racing at Watkins Glen on May 10 and radioed in to his team saying that he needed a “shot” from a doctor after the race.
However, he bounced back to win the Trucks Series race at Dover last weekend, and then he finished 17th in the All-Star race on Sunday.
Busch, who was preparing to race Sunday at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, was testing in the Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday when he became unresponsive and was transported to a hospital in Charlotte, several people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
During the emergency call placed late that afternoon, an unidentified caller calmly told the dispatch: “I’ve got an individual that’s (got) shortness of breath, very hot, thinks he’s going to pass out, and is producing a little bit of blood, coughing up some blood.”
The caller said Busch was lying on the bathroom floor inside the complex and told dispatch “he is awake,” according to audio provided by the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office. The man then gave directions on where emergency responders should go and asked that they turn off any sirens upon arrival.
NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski said he knew Busch wasn’t feeling well recently.
“Yes, but I won’t go into any specifics," Keselowski said. “But then when he ran the Truck race last week, those (thoughts) were honestly kind of erased in my mind.”
Keselowski said running multiple races on the same weekend can be difficult on a driver's health — but most don't want to miss a race for fear of being replaced.
“There’s no shortage of drivers that would love to take my seat or anybody else’s seat if we weren’t feeling well, and I think every driver feels that pressure,” Keselowski said. “All athletes do. It’s not unique to NASCAR in that sense. We’re all thinking to ourselves, ‘I don’t wanna be replaced.’ ... So you try to power through it the best you can."
Busch won 234 races across NASCAR’s top three series over his two-decade career, more than any driver in history.
All 39 drivers in the field for Sunday’s race will race with a black No. 8 decal on their car to honor Busch.
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An in memoriam photo of former driver Kyle Busch is displayed on the video board of the backstretch at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
FILE - Kyle Busch waits for the start of a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
