Consolidated Communications Gigabit Fiber Internet Coming to More Illinois Locations

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Consolidated Communications (CNSL) is expanding its fiber internet services to nearly 9,000 homes and businesses in Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, and Taylorville, Illinois, by year's end.

Plans start at $35/month with symmetrical 1-gig service for $70/month, including equipment and installation. This rollout supports local economic development, allowing businesses to thrive with high-speed connectivity. The initiative aligns with CNSL's five-year goal to extend fiber access to 70% of its service area by 2025.

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• Expansion of fiber internet to nearly 9,000 residences and businesses.
• Affordable pricing with plans starting at $35/month.
• Supports local economic development and job recruitment.

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Nearly 9,000 homes and business in Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville and Taylorville have access to a new future-proof network

MATTOON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a top 10 fiber provider, is delivering symmetrical, gigabit, fiber internet to nearly 9,000 residents and businesses in Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville and Taylorville, Ill., by year’s end.

Consolidated Communications field technicians Ryan Schnepper, at left, and Adam McMechan work on part of the company's ongoing fiber network expansion. (Photo: Business Wire)

Thousands of residents can now benefit from the new fiber-to-the-premises internet network delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity with highly competitively priced plans. Plans start at just $35 per month, and symmetrical 1-gig service is available for $70 per month. All plans include equipment and installation, and a one-year price lock with no contract required.

“Reliable, high speed internet is as important in the recruitment and retention of businesses as financial incentives, a skilled workforce, and prime real estate,” said Angela Griffin, president of Coles Together, the economic development organization for Coles County. “Consolidated’s investment in our communities allows businesses to reliably interact with their customers, vendors, and employees at locations across the globe. It also supports the recruitment of high-tech jobs that pay higher wages creating opportunities for the people who live here.”

Fiber networks provide dependable connections supporting video conferencing for remote workers and learners and allows the creation and uploading of high-bandwidth content. Customers can easily connect all their smart-home devices, stream video and game without interruption. In addition, with an always on, dedicated connection, Consolidated customers can utilize their full bandwidth and no throttling, even during peak hours, with no data caps.

“We know how important reliable high-speed internet is to our customers and what it can do for a community,” said Tom White, chief technology officer at Consolidated. “We are especially excited to bring gigabit speeds to more people in our hometown, and cannot wait for our Illinois residents and small businesses to see the difference with fiber internet.”

Consumers can also add streaming content available through one of Consolidated’s featured partners with the flexibility to watch their favorite programs on any device.

Residents can visit consolidated.com/FiberLife or call 1-888-598-1785 to learn more about Consolidated’s new fiber internet and register or pre-register for service. Business owners can visit consolidated.com/fiberbiz to learn more about fiber at work.

This investment in Illinois is part of the Company’s five-year plan to bring symmetrical multi-gig fiber internet to 70% of its service area by 2025.

About Consolidated Communications

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSL) is dedicated to moving people, businesses and communities forward by delivering the latest reliable communications solutions. Consumers, businesses and wireless and wireline carriers depend on Consolidated for a wide range of high-speed internet, data, phone, security, cloud and wholesale carrier solutions. With a network spanning nearly 50,000 fiber route miles, Consolidated is a top 10 U.S. fiber provider, turning technology into solutions that are backed by exceptional customer support. Learn more at consolidated.com. Connect with us on social media.

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Sarah Greider, Consolidated Communications

217-234-9955, sarah.greider@consolidated.com

Jennifer Spaude, Consolidated Communications

507-386-3765, jennifer.spaude@consolidated.com

Source: Consolidated Communications

FAQ

What is the new service launched by Consolidated Communications in Illinois?

Consolidated Communications is launching a fiber internet service for nearly 9,000 homes and businesses in Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, and Taylorville, Illinois.

What are the pricing details for Consolidated Communications' new fiber internet plans?

Plans start at $35 per month, with symmetrical 1-gig service available for $70 per month.

What is Consolidated Communications' goal for its fiber network expansion by 2025?

CNSL aims to provide symmetrical multi-gig fiber internet to 70% of its service area by 2025.

How does the new fiber internet service benefit local businesses?

The new service provides high-speed, reliable connectivity that aids in business operations and recruitment of high-tech jobs.