100% fiber-optic network will bring multi-gigabit speeds to Greenfield, Ohio

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Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced the deployment of next-generation fiber-optic broadband services in Greenfield, Ohio, serving approximately 2,500 homes and businesses. The service offers symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5 Gbps, leveraging fiber-to-the-home technology and Shentel's extensive 15,600-mile regional fiber network. Glo Fiber's expansion aims to deliver high speed, low latency, and reliable internet, alongside phone, video services, and Whole Home WiFi. The company has expanded rapidly, now passing over 275,000 homes and businesses. Glo Fiber emphasizes outstanding customer service and exceptional network reliability, distinguishing itself from competitors with no long-term contracts and straightforward pricing.

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• Glo Fiber's new deployment will bring advanced fiber-optic broadband to 2,500 homes and businesses in Greenfield, Ohio.
• The service provides symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 5 Gbps.
• Shentel's 15,600-mile regional fiber network supports high speed, low latency, and reliability.
• Glo Fiber has rapidly expanded, now passing over 275,000 homes and businesses.
• The company offers straightforward pricing with no long-term contracts.

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EDINBURG, Va., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced plans to deploy next generation, fiber-optic broadband services to approximately 2,500 homes and businesses in Greenfield, Ohio.

"We are thrilled to welcome Glo Fiber to Greenfield. The introduction of Glo Fiber's state-of-the-art fiber internet will undoubtedly elevate connectivity for our residents and businesses," remarked Todd Wilkin, City Manager of Greenfield, Ohio. "With reliable internet access being an essential component of modern living and commerce, Glo Fiber's arrival reinforces our commitment to providing superior services to our community."

Glo Fiber provides super-fast, symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second (Gbps). Fiber-to-the-home technology and Shentel's 15,600-mile regional fiber network enable Glo Fiber to deliver high speeds, low latency, and unparalleled internet reliability. The company has earned a reputation for providing superior local customer service across its markets, including a growing list of communities in Ohio, such as Greenfield. In addition to high speed internet, Glo Fiber offers phone service, video service, and Whole Home WiFi for a seamless connection anywhere in your home or business.

"Glo Fiber has expanded rapidly over the past five years, and we now pass over 275,000 homes and businesses with our leading-edge fiber optic networks. We focus on providing outstanding customer service and exceptional network reliability, and we are very excited to expand our 100% fiber-optic network to additional communities in Ohio," said Shentel's Chief Operating Officer, Ed McKay. 

As a leading residential and business broadband internet provider, Glo Fiber takes great pride in several key differentiators compared to their competitors:

• Fiber-to-the-home technology with exceptional reliability
• Symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 5 Gbps
• Easy, straight-forward pricing with no long-term contracts
• Prompt local customer service

To learn more about Glo Fiber, please visit www.glofiber.com for residential service and www.glofiberbusiness.com for commercial service.

About Glo Fiber
Glo Fiber provides next-generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) multi-gigabit broadband internet access, live streaming TV, and digital phone service powered by Shentel (Nasdaq: SHEN). With services now available to over 275,000 homes and businesses, Glo Fiber offers reliable, symmetrical broadband service using state-of-the-art technology, including XGS-PON 10 Gbps networks.

About Shenandoah Telecommunications
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to customers in seven contiguous states in the eastern United States. Shentel's services include: broadband internet, video, voice, high-speed Ethernet, dark fiber leasing, and managed network services. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 15,600 route miles of fiber. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

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FAQ

What are the new broadband services announced by Shentel (SHEN) for Greenfield, Ohio?

Shentel announced the deployment of next-generation fiber-optic broadband services for approximately 2,500 homes and businesses in Greenfield, Ohio.

What internet speeds will Glo Fiber provide in Greenfield, Ohio?

Glo Fiber will offer symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 5 Gbps in Greenfield, Ohio.

How many homes and businesses will be served by Glo Fiber's new deployment in Greenfield, Ohio?

Approximately 2,500 homes and businesses in Greenfield, Ohio, will be served by Glo Fiber's new deployment.

What technology does Glo Fiber use to deliver its broadband services?

Glo Fiber uses fiber-to-the-home technology to deliver its broadband services.

How extensive is Shentel's fiber network that supports Glo Fiber's services?

Shentel's fiber network spans 15,600 miles regionally, supporting Glo Fiber's services.

How many homes and businesses does Glo Fiber currently pass with its network?

Glo Fiber currently passes over 275,000 homes and businesses with its network.

Does Glo Fiber require long-term contracts for its services?

No, Glo Fiber offers straightforward pricing with no long-term contracts.

What additional services does Glo Fiber provide apart from high-speed internet?

Besides high-speed internet, Glo Fiber offers phone service, video service, and Whole Home WiFi.