Vast Broadband
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Predecessor | WOW! (cable systems acquired) |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | South Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming |
| Parent | Clarity Telecom |
Vast Broadband, which operates under the name BluePeak, is a privately held cable and internet service provider catering to regions in South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota. Its service area includes cities such as Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Spearfish, Luverne, Marshall, Watertown, Vermillion, Sturgis, Storm Lake, Yankton, Worthington, Tea, and Belle Fourche. The company is a subsidiary of Clarity Telecom.
History
Founded in 2014, Vast Broadband emerged following the acquisition of cable systems from WOW! across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. These assets were originally acquired by WOW! through its 2012 purchase of Knology. This transaction elevated Vast to become the 34th largest cable operator in the United States, serving roughly 293,000 residential and commercial clients. The leadership team primarily came from Clarity Telecom.
In 2015, Vast undertook extensive network enhancements aimed at increasing internet speeds and broadening channel selections to create a competitive edge over WOW!'s offerings.
GI Partners purchased Vast Broadband in 2020 from Pamlico Capital and Oak Hill Capital for an undisclosed amount. By June 2022, Vast had fully transitioned its brand identity to Bluepeak. That same year, Bluepeak extended its services into Casper, Wyoming, with intentions to expand further into Cheyenne.
Internet availability by state
| State | Population Covered by Vast Broadband |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 45,389 |
| South Dakota | 236,204 |
| Wyoming | 1,000–70,000 |
| Oklahoma | 12,000 |