Tim Hinkel

Cape Abilities Farm For OpenCape, 2025 was defined by a single mission: ensuring that our community is never limited by its connectivity . Throughout Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, we saw a significant shift as more organizations moved away from legacy systems in favor of locally supported, 100% fiber infrastructure. From critical public safety facilities to the small businesses that form the heart of our downtowns, these new connections represent a region that is...

For too long, businesses in our region have been accepting their connectivity limitations . If the legacy network could handle the emails, maybe a video conference or two, and a basic website, it was considered sufficient. But today, the internet isn't a utility you plug into ; it's the foundation upon which your entire business strategy is built. If that foundation is cracking, your business is limited. It's time to shift away from merely managing outdated connections and start demanding...

As the year comes to a close, many organizations take time to reflect on what’s working, what’s changed, and what needs attention in the year ahead. One area that often gets overlooked is connectivity, even though it supports nearly every operation. For businesses, municipalities, schools, nonprofits, and research organizations, reliable internet is no longer just infrastructure. It’s foundational.