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Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lumos to Build 5,000 Miles of 100% Fiber Optic Internet Across Georgia, Expanding Into Its Ninth State
Construction is underway and will offer over 320,000 homes and businesses access to its ultra-fast 100% Fiber Optic Internet. HIGH POINT, N.C., March 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, today announced its debut in Georgia, with an investment of 5,000 miles of fiber optic internet. As part of its first expansion into the state, Lumos will provide more than 320,000 homes and businesses in Georgia communities with access to life-changing internet. "Expanding our network into Georgia will be extremely beneficial for the state, enhancing educational opportunities and supporting business and economic growth," said Lumos CEO Brian Stading. "Lumos' fast and reliable internet is critical for our digitally dependent society and supports innovation and advancement. Providing symmetrical upload and download speeds, our 100% Fiber Optic technology will be life-changing for thousands of families and small businesses." So far, the expansion into Georgia has effectively doubled Lumos' operational footprint since January, marking its ninth state of operation. This strategic growth plan aims to bring fiber optic internet to underserved and unserved areas, helping to bridge the digital divide and empower communities in the Peach State for years to come. "I am excited to welcome Lumos Fiber's investment in Georgia, further strengthening our position as the #1 state to do business," said Senator Brandon Beach, chairman of the Georgia Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee. "By expanding high-speed fiber connectivity, Lumos is not only enhancing broadband access but also fostering competition that will benefit consumers while supporting job creation, education, and innovation." Lumos will build its 100% Fiber Optic network across Clayton, Forsyth and Muscogee County, servicing the cities of Columbus, College Park, Cumming, Forest Park, Jonesboro, Lake City, Lovejoy, Morrow and Riverdale. Throughout this period of rapid expansion, Lumos remains committed to providing its customers with superior connectivity, affordable pricing, and excellent customer service to communities across the Midwestern and Eastern U.S. By providing future-proof connectivity, Lumos is helping bridge the digital divide and ensuring more people can access essential online resources, opportunities and services. Construction for the expansion is underway and residents are encouraged to follow Lumos on social media channels for additional updates. To find out if your neighborhood will have access to Lumos' 100% Fiber Optic Internet or to enroll in email updates, please visit About Lumos: Lumos delivers 100% Fiber Optic Internet, Whole-Home Wi-Fi, voice, and streaming to over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine Eastern and Midwestern states. We believe that the possibilities of tomorrow cannot be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. That's why we're building a 100% Fiber Optic network from the ground up for communities, backed by local, expert customer service. An Internet built for that most hopeful of all things – the future. Because whatever the future holds, we make it faster. Learn more at Facebook: @LumosFiber LinkedIn: @LumosFiber View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Emily B. Rochellemedia@ 919-610-3319 Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
06-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Lumos Expands Into Alabama, Building Nearly 1,300 Miles of its 100% Fiber Optic Internet to Reach Nearly 100K Passings in Birmingham Metro
Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, today announced its inaugural expansion into Alabama, its sixth state of operation. This expansion will lay over 1,300 miles of fiber, providing reliable, high-speed internet to underserved communities and families throughout the Birmingham Metro. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Lumos expands into the Birmingham Metro, building over 1,300 miles of fiber infrastructure to support Alabama's economic growth. (Photo: Business Wire) Lumos fiber internet will provide residents and the community access to new job opportunities, support for entrepreneurs starting businesses, and enhanced digital skills and online learning. For college-bound students, it also means easier access to college applications and financial aid resources. Lumos' CEO, Brian Stading, says the investment aligns with Alabama's commitment to expanding broadband access and creating economic growth, workforce development and digital opportunities. 'Lumos' investment in the Birmingham community reflects our mission to empower communities,' said Stading. 'Our goal is to create a lasting impact across Alabama. Fiber optic infrastructure isn't just about internet speeds; it's about enabling opportunities for telemedicine, remote working, learning, and smart city innovation.' The expansion will solidify the Birmingham community as a competitive economic hub, attracting new businesses and industries reliant on robust digital infrastructure, such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, and agriculture. Lumos will be the first fiber provider to families, households and businesses in portions of the Birmingham market. This infrastructure will deliver next-generation 100% Fiber-Optic Internet to key cities and communities, including but not limited to: Jefferson County, the City of Birmingham, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills and the City of Hoover. Lumos' entry into the state has received widespread support from local leaders such as the City Council of Hoover, who recently unanimously approved Lumos' franchise agreement to begin construction. 'We welcome Lumos to our city,' says Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato. 'We are always in favor of our residents having more options when it comes to internet providers, making Hoover a more connected city.' In addition to delivering ultra-fast internet, Lumos brings valuable job opportunities to Jefferson County, supporting local economic growth. Residents interested in joining Lumos' mission to enhance connectivity can explore available positions at Engineering work for the expansion is underway, and construction will begin soon. Impacted residents will receive communication by mail once construction begins. To find out if your neighborhood will have access to Lumos' 100% Fiber Optic Internet or to enroll in email updates, please visit About Lumos: Lumos provides 100% Fiber Optic Internet, whole-Home Wi-Fi, voice and streaming services across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and has recently announced expansion plans in Kentucky, Ohio and Illinois. We believe that the possibilities of tomorrow cannot be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. That's why we're building a 100% Fiber Optic network from the ground up for families, businesses, and communities, backed by local, expert customer service. An Internet built for that most hopeful of all things – the future. Because whatever the future holds, we make it faster. Learn more at Emily Brice 919-610-3319 SOURCE: Lumos Copyright Business Wire 2025.
