EPB Quantum
EPB Quantum operates a commercial quantum networking and computing hub in Chattanooga built around its EPB Quantum Network and IonQ Forte Enterprise access.
- Technology
- Fiber-based quantum network; roots in quantum key distribution (QKD), with access to an IonQ Forte Enterprise quantum computer.
- Headquarters
- Chattanooga, United States
- Founded
- 2023
- Ownership
- Division of a larger company
- Products and platforms
- EPB Quantum Network, EPB Quantum Computing, EPB Quantum Center
- Key people
- Janet Rehberg, CEO of EPB
Bob Corker, Former U.S. Senator; Inaugural Chair of the Institute for Quantum Innovation
Vicky Gregg, EPB Board Chair - Website
- quantum.epb.com
EPB Quantum is a Chattanooga-based quantum technology initiative of EPB focused on commercial quantum networking and computing access. The site says it launched EPB Quantum Network in 2023 as “America’s first industry-led, commercially available quantum network,” describing it as a permanent dedicated fiber-optic environment for testing quantum technologies, running applications, and validating equipment performance.
The organization says its quantum work grew from a quantum key distribution project that began in 2016 using fiber loops between EPB substations as a testbed. Its platform now combines networking with EPB Quantum Computing, which the site says added an IonQ Forte Enterprise quantum computer on September 18, 2026. EPB presents this as a commercial hub where businesses, researchers, and startups can develop, test, and deploy quantum solutions in a real operating environment.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the sources below, retrieved by DesignQuantum.
- EPB Quantum | EPB Quantum Network quantum.epb.com
- EPB Quantum - About | EPB Quantum Network quantum.epb.com
Last verified: October 28, 2026