altafiber Continues Expansion, Will Build Fiber to Nearly 43,000 New Addresses in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 22, 2024--

altafiber is pleased to announce the expansion of its cutting-edge multi-gig XGS-PON fiber network into Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana with the addition of approximately 43,000 addresses located in the Tri-State. Construction in these geographies is currently scheduled to begin in late 2025.

The regional fiber broadband expansion plan includes the following locations:

• In Indiana: Richmond
• In Ohio: Eaton, Greenville, Washington Court House, and Wilmington.
• In Kentucky: Carrollton

The build continues altafiber’s expansion strategy as it delivers on its mission to provide individuals and businesses with the fastest, most reliable, future-proof fiber network. Access to reliable high-speed Internet is an essential service for residents and businesses to address hybrid work, virtual learning, telemedicine, and many other essential daily activities. Ubiquitous gigabit connectivity is also a critical part of economic development efforts focused on business retention and attraction.

As the leading supplier of fiber-based services in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, altafiber has invested $2 billion into its fiber network to date. altafiber’s network spans more than 16,000 route miles in the Midwest, including Greater Cincinnati, where the company offers fiber-based services to nearly 100 percent of business and single-family home addresses. In 2023, altafiber announced it will bring fiber to approximately 400,000 homes outside of its incumbent territories, including new markets in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. altafiber has subsequently announced several new builds; a comprehensive overview of the company’s geographic expansion may be found via this link.

altafiber has a long history and progressive experience in providing and managing large and complex wireline and wireless projects. altafiber is also a trusted partner to small and medium-sized businesses that depend on its networking solutions.

“Gigabit connectivity is essential for individuals and families to fully participate in the modern economy, as well as access healthcare and educational opportunities,” said Jason Praeter, President – Consumer & Small Business at altafiber. “We are excited to continue our expansion and deliver an outstanding customer experience while fully engaging with these communities.”

About altafiber

Cincinnati Bell is now doing business as “altafiber” in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The Company delivers integrated communications solutions to residential and business customers over its fiber-optic network including high-speed internet, video, voice, and data. The Company also provides service in Hawai’i under the brand Hawaiian Telcom. In total, altafiber can deliver gigabit Internet to more than 1 million addresses in the territories it serves. For more information, please visit www.altafiber.com. The information on the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference in this press release.

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KEYWORD: INDIANA OHIO HAWAII KENTUCKY UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY VOIP TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS INTERNET

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