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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterLightower Fiber Networks employees are 25% more likely to recommend Lightower Fiber Networks as a great place to work
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| 25% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Lightower Fiber Networks is rated highly by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lightower Fiber Networks employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness categories, putting Lightower Fiber Networks’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Lightower Fiber Networks was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Lightower Fiber Networks is rated A-
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Lightower Fiber Networks ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 11 Lightower Fiber Networks employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lightower Fiber Networks improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They keep us informed and I hope they continue too.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Commesurate with work required.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I like coming to work, which I think speaks volumes.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Management is not involved and unwilling to deviate from marching orders.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The team that I work in exists outside the company workflow. As a result nothing gets done.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?The management has checked out following the acquisition by Crown Castle.
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| Headquarter | 80 Central Street Boxborough, MA United States of America |
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| Website | www.lightower.com |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | (888)583-4237 |
Lightower Fiber Networks competitors include AT&T, FS.COM Inc, RCN, and Windstream. Lightower Fiber Networks ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lightower Fiber Networks compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
4 employees at Lightower Fiber Networks have reviewed Lightower Fiber Networks across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 4 Lightower Fiber Networks employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Lightower Fiber Networks are pleased with their total compensation at Lightower Fiber Networks, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Lightower Fiber Networks are generally satisfied with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Lightower Fiber Networks are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Lightower Fiber Networks believe the environment at Lightower Fiber Networks is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lightower Fiber Networks is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at Lightower Fiber Networks work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Lightower Fiber Networks are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Lightower Fiber Networks employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Lightower Fiber Networks' KPIs and OKRs.
Rob’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Lightower Fiber Networks’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Caucasian employees. Compared to Lightower Fiber Networks’s competitors, Rob Shanahan ranks right above RCN CEO Donna Kinnair. Under Shanahan’s leadership, Lightower Fiber Networks employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Team and Executive Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Lightower Fiber Networks could stand to see real improvement.
The Lightower Fiber Networks Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Rob Shanahan, Chief Technology Officer Phil Olivero, and Vice President of Finance Eric Swanholm
Rob Shanahan CEO / President
Rob Shanahan serves as the CEO / President of Lightower Fiber Networks.
Phil Olivero Chief Technology Officer
Phil Olivero serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Lightower. Phil started at Lightower in Apr of 2013. Phil... read more
Eric Swanholm Vice President of Finance
Eric Swanholm serves as the Vice President of Finance of Lightower. Eric started at Lightower in Apr of 2008. Eric... read more
Kevin Louise Vice President / General Manager - HV and CT Operations
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Steve Bond VP - Network Engineering
Steve Bond serves as the VP - Network Engineering of Lightower. Steve started at Lightower in February of 2016. Steve... read more
Leslie Brown Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
Leslie Brown serves as the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Lightower Fiber Networks.
Jason Campbell Chief Operations Officer / EVP Engineering & Operations
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Rick Choinski Vice President & General Manager
Rick Choinski serves as the Vice President & General Manager of Lightower. Rick started at Lightower in July of 2008.... read more
Mike Constantino Vice President and General Manager New England Operations
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How much do people at Lightower Fiber Networks get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lightower Fiber Networks is $84,904, or $40 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $88,821, or $42 per hour.
At Lightower Fiber Networks, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $213,715 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,869 annually. Average Lightower Fiber Networks salaries by department include: Engineering at $164,318, Sales at $135,388, Admin at $46,632, and Product at $172,324. Half of Lightower Fiber Networks salaries are above $88,821.
4 employees at Lightower Fiber Networks rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings) while 4 employees at Lightower Fiber Networks rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $74k | $74k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $85k | $85k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $148k | $148k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $210k | $210k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Lightower Fiber Networks across various culture dimensions.
Lightower Fiber Networks PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Lightower Fiber Networks address?
Lightower Fiber Networks location is at 80 Central Street
Who is the CEO of Lightower Fiber Networks?
Lightower Fiber Networks CEO is Rob Shanahan, their score by employees is 75
What is Lightower Fiber Networks eNPS?
The eNPS for Lightower Fiber Networks is 25
What is the salary for Developer in Lightower Fiber Networks?
Developer average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Lightower Fiber Networks?
The average salaries for Sales in Lightower Fiber Networks is 135k