Intrepid Fiber Completes Ubiquity SoCal Buy: Fiber in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside
Intrepid Fiber Completes Ubiquity's SoCal Network Purchase: What It Means in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Solana Beach
North San Diego County's fiber landscape just shifted. Intrepid Fiber Networks, a Brookfield-backed open-access fiber builder based in Colorado, announced on September 21, 2026 that it had completed its acquisition of Ubiquity's Southern California fiber network.
The deal adds an in-service fiber-to-the-premises network with more than 35,000 fiber passings in Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. If you live or are moving there, here's what the change means for your internet options.
The deal at a glance
- Buyer: Intrepid Fiber Networks (open-access fiber builder and operator)
- Seller: Ubiquity, which is focusing on its larger core markets
- Network: fiber-to-the-premises, already in service
- Size: 35,000+ homes and businesses passed
- Cities: Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside
- Closed: September 21, 2026, after regulatory approvals earlier in the month
- Price: not disclosed
Will current customers notice a change?
According to Intrepid, subscribers on the network will see no change in service. The network continues to run on Intrepid's wholesale open-access model, and Ubiquity's Southern California operations and employees have moved over to Intrepid.
If you already get internet over this fiber network, you shouldn't need to do anything. Keep an eye on emails or bill inserts from your internet provider in case account details change.
What "open access" means for shoppers
Intrepid doesn't work like a traditional internet company that owns the network and sells you service. On an open-access network:
- The network owner (Intrepid) builds and maintains the fiber.
- One or more internet service providers lease access and sell plans to residents and businesses.
- In markets with several providers on the same fiber, shoppers can compare plans and prices without needing a new line installed for each provider.
The practical takeaway: you usually sign up with an ISP that runs on Intrepid's network, not with Intrepid directly. The providers available at your address can vary.
See which internet options serve your address
Fiber availability can vary block by block in North County. Compare every provider at your address.
Intrepid's growing San Diego County footprint
This purchase builds on construction Intrepid already had underway in Vista and San Marcos. Combined, Intrepid says its San Diego County reach now tops 100,000 homes and businesses passed. The company is also building in Corona and Riverside.
Intrepid says integration and additional construction are underway, with a focus on extending service to thousands more locations across the footprint. It has also signaled interest in further acquisitions in California and nationally.
What this means by city
Encinitas and Solana Beach
Residents on the existing network keep their service. If fiber isn't at your address yet, watch for construction notices as Intrepid extends the network.
Carlsbad
Carlsbad households on the network should see business as usual. Newer neighborhoods and multifamily buildings are worth checking, since open-access fiber often expands through new developments.
Oceanside
Oceanside is one of the four cities in the acquired footprint. If you're comparing cable, 5G home internet, and fiber, check whether an Intrepid-network provider serves your street.
Vista and San Marcos
These are active Intrepid build areas. Construction timing varies by neighborhood.
Why fiber matters in North County
Fiber-to-the-premises typically offers:
- Symmetrical or near-symmetrical speeds, great for remote work, video calls, and cloud backups
- Low latency for gaming and real-time apps
- Consistent evening performance, even when the whole neighborhood is streaming
- Room to grow, since fiber can support multi-gig speeds as equipment upgrades
For households choosing between cable, 5G, and fiber, a new or expanding fiber option can also put pressure on prices across the market.
How to check your options
- Search your address on RSINC to see which providers serve your home.
- Ask about fiber availability specifically, not just "high-speed internet."
- Compare upload speeds and regular post-promo prices, not just the first-year rate.
- Check install timelines if you're moving, especially in newer buildings.
Moving to or within North San Diego County?
Tell us your new address and we'll help you compare fiber, cable, and 5G options before move-in day.
Frequently asked questions
Who bought Ubiquity's Southern California fiber network?
Intrepid Fiber Networks, a Brookfield-backed open-access fiber company, completed the purchase on September 21, 2026.
Which cities are included?
Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Oceanside, with more than 35,000 fiber passings in total.
Will my internet service change?
Intrepid says subscribers will see no change in service. The network keeps running on its wholesale open-access model.
Can I sign up with Intrepid directly?
On open-access networks, you typically sign up with an internet provider that operates on the network. Check your address to see who serves you.
Is Intrepid expanding to more of San Diego County?
Yes. Intrepid is building in Vista and San Marcos and says its San Diego County reach now exceeds 100,000 homes and businesses passed.
Bottom line
Intrepid's purchase of Ubiquity's SoCal network keeps fiber service running for more than 35,000 locations in Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Oceanside, and it sets the stage for more fiber construction across North County. If you're in the area, check your address to see whether open-access fiber is an option for you.