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Shentel to Expand its Glo Fiber High-Speed Fiber-Optic Network to Rockingham County, VA
Expansion will bring internet speeds up to 2 Gbps to six rural communities in the county EDINBURG, Va., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by
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[{"type":"text","content":"Expansion will bring internet speeds up to 2 Gbps to six rural communities in the county \nEDINBURG, Va., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (\"Shentel\") (NASDAQ: SHEN), announced today that construction of their all-fiber network will begin late this summer in the Rockingham County, Virginia towns of Broadway, Bridgewater, Dayton, Grottoes, Timberville, and Elkton. The company will launch services in late 2022, offering blazing fast internet to more than 8,000 homes and businesses by mid-2023.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nGlo Fiber delivers future-proof fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) internet access and phone service in the Mid-Atlantic region, with optional wall-to-wall Wi-Fi service that allows customers to connect anywhere in their home or business. Using Wi-Fi 6 technology, customers can enjoy faster speeds, higher performance, and better support for multiple devices throughout the home with the assurance of advanced protection and automatic updates.\nLocal officials from Rockingham County expressed strong enthusiasm for Glo Fiber services expanding to their communities:\n\"Bridgewater is looking forward to Glo Fiber coming to our town! The additional option for broadband service will provide residents with one more reason to take pride in our community,\" said Gwen Gottfried, Town Planner & Economic Development Advisor of Bridgewater, VA. \"Town businesses will benefit too. From restaurants, to retail stores and professional services, every step taken toward better amenities and services confirms that in Bridgewater we live \"A Better Life.\" In fact, that's our motto! Thank you Glo Fiber for helping us to make Bridgewater a great place to live.\"\n\"Broadway is a growing community where town leadership encourages entrepreneurship, supports existing business growth, and welcomes new business development. Strong infrastructure, including broadband, is imperative to maintain a positive experience for business owners and attractive quality of life for residents,\" said Cari Orebaugh, Director of Marketing and Development for the Town of Broadway.\n\"The Town of Elkton is thrilled to partner with Glo Fiber in order to provide expanded broadband services to our community,\" said Greg Lunsford, Town Manager. \"Elkton continues to focus on initiatives which will bolster our econom...