WOW! Awarded $2.39 Million Grant by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to Expand its Footprint

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WOW! Internet, TV & Phone, a leading broadband services provider, has received a $2.39 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). This grant, combined with WOW!'s own $1.02 million contribution, brings the total investment to $3.41 million. The funds will be used to expand WOW!'s fiber network to underserved areas in Houston and Henry Counties in southeastern Alabama, targeting nearly a thousand homes. This initiative aims to provide reliable, high-speed broadband services to more residents and businesses, enhancing quality of life and supporting economic development. WOW! currently serves the communities of Headland in Henry County and Dothan in Houston County.

Positive

• WOW! received a $2.39 million grant from ADECA.
• Total investment for network expansion is $3.41 million.
• Expansion targets underserved areas in Houston and Henry Counties.
• Nearly a thousand homes will benefit from the expanded fiber network.
• The initiative supports economic development and community enhancement.
• Current service areas include Headland in Henry County and Dothan in Houston County.

Negative

• The expansion requires a $1.02 million contribution from WOW!, impacting its operational budget.

Combined with WOW!'s $1.02 million contribution, a total of $3.41 million will be invested to grow WOW!'s network in Houston and Henry Counties in southeastern Alabama, targeting underserved areas

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WOW! Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, today announced the company has accepted a $2.39M grant through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) program. These funds represent an addition to WOW!'s contribution of $1.02 million, for a total investment of $3.41 million. WOW! will use the funds to extend its fiber network to serve nearly a thousand homes in Houston and Henry Counties in southeastern Alabama.

The ADECA program works to positively impact Alabama communities through partnerships, grant programs, and services to spur community and economic development and enhance quality of life. This grant will allow WOW! to primarily target underserved areas that can benefit from additional broadband options. In southeastern Alabama, WOW! currently serves the communities of Headland in Henry County and Dothan in Houston County.

"We thank ADECA for this generous grant to complement WOW!'s investment in the area as we look to offer more Alabama residents and businesses dependable options to meet their array of broadband needs, particularly in areas that currently have a lack of reliable and high-speed options," said Teresa Elder, CEO of WOW!. "As we continue to focus on innovating for our customers, this additional expansion in southeastern Alabama, alongside our wider market expansion efforts, highlights our continued progress and commitment to bringing more communities our state-of-the-art broadband services."

Once services are launched, even more residents in Houston and Henry Counties will experience WOW!'s reliable, high-speed network. Subscribers can sign up for WOW!'s all-fiber network and Internet plans with all-inclusive pricing, no annual contracts and no data caps, along with the necessary WiFi equipment to get started. WOW!'s broad suite of offerings also includes WOW! mobile powered by Reach, comprehensive business solutions, and bundling options with YouTube TV, one of the most popular and robust live TV video services.

To learn more about WOW!, please visit www.wowway.com.

About WOW! Internet, TV & Phone 

WOW! is one of the nation's leading broadband providers, with an efficient and high-performing network that passes nearly 2 million residential, business and wholesale consumers. WOW! provides services in 16 markets, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, including Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, including the new all-fiber networks in Central Florida and Greenville County, South Carolina. With an expansive portfolio of advanced services, including high-speed Internet services, cable TV, home phone, mobile phone, business data, voice, and cloud services, the company is dedicated to providing outstanding service at affordable prices. WOW! also serves as a leader in exceptional human resources practices, having been recognized 10 times by the National Association for Business Resources as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation, winning the award for the last six consecutive years and making the 2022 Top 101 National Winners list. Visit wowway.com for more information.

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FAQ

What is the total investment for WOW!'s network expansion in Alabama?

The total investment is $3.41 million, combining a $2.39 million grant from ADECA and WOW!'s $1.02 million contribution.

Which counties in Alabama will benefit from WOW!'s network expansion?

Houston and Henry Counties in southeastern Alabama will benefit from the network expansion.

How many homes will be served by WOW!'s expanded fiber network?

Nearly a thousand homes will be served by the expanded fiber network.

What is the purpose of the ADECA grant awarded to WOW!?

The ADECA grant aims to support WOW!'s expansion into underserved areas, providing reliable, high-speed broadband services to more residents and businesses.

What services does WOW! provide in southeastern Alabama?

WOW! provides high-speed Internet, TV, phone services, mobile services, business solutions, and bundling options with YouTube TV.