Waynesboro, Virginia–(business wire)– Lumos is committed to making major technology infrastructure investments across the Lynchburg, Virginia area, specifically Bedford and Campbell counties, to provide ultra-fast, 100% fiber optic Internet service to approximately 18,000 residents and businesses. I am happy to announce. local area. The expansion will involve more than $20 million in capital expenditures and approximately 300 miles of state-of-the-art fiber optic technology will cover the region.
Lumos is on a mission to provide uninterrupted, accessible, 100% fiber optic internet with the ability to meet today’s internet needs while anticipating tomorrow’s needs. This new expansion will enable the provision of 100% fiber optic internet to underserved areas, creating an economic advantage that will benefit the Lumos community for decades to come.
From telemedicine to video conferencing to streaming and learning from home environments, the world we know demands faster upload and download speeds. Lumos fiber networks are built for the future using the best technology available. Speed tiers up to 2 Gbps x 2 Gbps, equivalent to 154 times faster upload speeds and 12 times faster download speeds than traditional cables.
“The world is more connected than ever, and communities need high speeds to keep pace. aims to unlock the potential of the digital world, said Brian Stading, CEO of Lumos, “We are committed to providing our community with the best technology possible, and to building the future. We are continually making connections.”
Megan Lucas, CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, said: “Broadband is an essential asset, with over 2,200 SMEs and he more than 16,000 households affected, which will go a long way in making economic opportunities accessible to rural areas.”
Bedford County Administrator Robert Hiss added: We encourage competition among Internet Service Providers, but this only benefits our residents and businesses. Lumos has a positive history in our region and Commonwealth, and a track record of community building and quality customer service are desirable attributes. ”
Engineering work by Lumos has already begun and construction will begin soon. Residents will be notified by email when construction begins. You can also sign up for email updates at www.LumosFiber.com.
About Lumos: Lumos provides 100% fiber optic Internet, Total Home Wi-Fi, voice and streaming services to approximately 200,000 homes and businesses in North Carolina and Virginia. We believe that tomorrow’s possibilities cannot be built on yesterday’s infrastructure. That’s why we build 100% fiber optic networks for families, small businesses, and communities from the ground up, backed by professional local customer service. The most hopeful of all: the internet built for the future. Whatever the future holds, we will make it faster. For more information, please visit www.LumosFiber.com.
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