Glo Fiber Launches 5 Gig Fiber Internet Service

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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (NASDAQ: SHEN) has launched its 5 Gig fiber internet service under the Glo Fiber brand, expanding access to over 147,000 homes across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. This premium service supports multiple connected devices seamlessly on a 100% fiber optic network. Glo Fiber’s offerings emphasize symmetrical upload and download speeds, reliability, straightforward pricing, and local customer service. This launch aims to satisfy increasing consumer demand for high-speed internet, driven by the rise in remote work and connected devices.

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• Launch of 5 Gig fiber internet service enhances product portfolio.
• Service aims to meet growing customer demands for multi-device connectivity.
• Glo Fiber positions itself as a leading broadband provider in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Bringing the fastest internet speeds on a 100% fiber optic network

EDINBURG, Va., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN), announces the launch of symmetrical 5 Gig fiber internet service across all of its markets. Over 147,000 homes across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania will have access to the fastest fiber speeds available in these markets.

"Adding 5 Gig internet service to our multi-gig product portfolio allows Glo Fiber to meet the demands of our customers and communities. 5 Gig is a premium residential service designed to connect multiple devices at their fastest possible speeds over a reliable, 100% fiber optic network," said Ed McKay, Shentel Chief Operating Officer.

The average US household now has approximately 20 connected devices, and that number is expected to continue to grow. In addition, with more consumers working remotely long-term, video conferencing is here to stay. Multi-gig speeds are designed for these growing demands and will provide more bandwidth to run a multitude of connected devices at once.

As a leading broadband internet provider in the Mid-Atlantic region, Glo Fiber takes great pride in several key differentiators compared to our competitors:

• Fiber-to-the-home technology with exceptional reliability
• Symmetrical download and upload speeds
• Easy, straight-forward pricing
• Prompt local customer service

To learn more about Glo Fiber, please visit www.glofiber.com or 1-800-IWANTGLO (1-877-492-6845).

About Glo Fiber
Glo Fiber (Glo) provides next-generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) multi-gigabit broadband internet access, live streaming TV, and digital home phone service powered by Shentel (Nasdaq: SHEN). Glo provides the fastest available service to residents leveraging XGS-PON, a state-of-the-art technology capable of symmetrical internet speeds up to 10 Gbps.

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 the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company's services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 8,300 route miles of fiber and over 220 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

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SOURCE Shenandoah Telecommunications Company