Admirable Vision... but Poor Implementation - OSP Construction Coordinator IQ Fiber Employee Review

3.0
10 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The ideals of the CEO are incredibly admirable, and I believe him when he says that he wants customers to be heard and issues be addressed. The work environment CAN be laid back, and the smaller size of the company (though I suspect this won't last long) makes for a more personal experience than the larger ISP's. Lastly, because of the charismatic nature of the CEO, the employees dedication to customer service and ensuring that they receive a superior experience, IQ Fiber stands a decent chance of breaking through that National barrier to entry of Telecom.

Cons

It pains me to say this, but the greatest weakness (and, ironically, strength) within IQ Fiber is that most employees, within Operations anyway, have background in Telecommunications. I worked with at least 7 of my former coworkers (after leaving a large ISP) at IQ. If you are at all familiar with the Telecom industry, you will be familiar with the unspoken "cover yourself" policies, the unpredictable nature of management, the fast-paced, sometimes erratic direction of trends, the hilarious lack of effective interdepartmental communication, and the goals of each department being in stark contrast to almost every other dept. Most of the employees bring this understanding/mindset with them, and so from the heads of departments down to the field technicians, there is a drive to impress the guy above you, even if it means throwing every subordinate under the proverbial bus. I don't believe that Ted Schremp or Kim Smithers have a very clear picture of how some of the Managers/Supervisors treat their subordinates. These are not the words of a disgruntled ex-employee, but rather the words of someone who believed in Ted's vision for IQ Fiber. I believe it can go on to outperform Spectrum, Comcast, Time Warner, etc. If they truly encourage and listen to employee feedback, and be vigilant about avoiding the Telecom Mental Trap.

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
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Pros

Everyone works in unison to reach the same common goal of deploying & selling Fiber services to the county.

Cons

Not many cons but the company is growing fast.

1.0
3 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some of the people who work there.

Cons

I was initially drawn to this company because of how strongly they promote their culture and values during the hiring process. Unfortunately, my experience did not reflect that messaging. There are fundamental issues within the leadership team that negatively impact the entire organization. A consistent pattern is the lack of willingness to listen to employees—even when concerns are raised in good faith or when teams flag real operational problems. Team members are afraid of retaliation because they see it over and over again firsthand. Feedback channels exist in theory, but in practice, they don’t lead to meaningful change. The company also prioritizes external perception over internal health. Significant resources are invested in marketing and branding, while critical areas within the organization remain underfunded and unsupported. Teams are expected to meet high standards, but they are not given the tools, staffing, or resources necessary to succeed. Compensation and recognition are additional concerns. Many employees feel undervalued relative to their contributions, and this further contributes to low morale. As a result of these issues, the culture is not what is advertised. Morale is low, and there is a noticeable pattern of employees leaving the company. Until leadership becomes more receptive to feedback and invests in its people, it’s difficult to see these challenges improving.

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