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Business Wire
29-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Gateway Fiber Unifies Under Single Brand Following Strategic Merger
WRIGHT CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway Fiber today announced that the combined company formed through its merger with E-Rate provider WANRack and consumer broadband company KWIKOM will operate under the Gateway Fiber name. This brand alignment marks a key step in unifying operations and presenting a cohesive identity across residential, business, enterprise, and educational broadband services. 'By bringing our residential and business services under the Gateway Fiber name, we're creating a consistent, straightforward experience for all customers, including longtime KWIKOM customers,' said Chris Surdo, CEO of Gateway Fiber. Share Beginning immediately, all Gateway Fiber and KWIKOM residential and business fiber internet services will be offered exclusively under the Gateway Fiber brand. WANRack's E-Rate educational services will continue under the name 'WANRack powered by Gateway Fiber' through the end of 2025, with a full transition to the Gateway Fiber brand expected in 2026. This rebranding marks a significant milestone in the integration of the three fiber providers, creating a stronger, more comprehensive fiber network serving communities and educational institutions across multiple states. 'By bringing our residential and business services under the Gateway Fiber name, we're creating a consistent, straightforward experience for all customers, including longtime KWIKOM customers,' said Chris Surdo, CEO of Gateway Fiber. 'At the same time, retaining the WANRack name for our E-Rate business honors its trusted reputation in the education sector while illustrating our combined strength through the 'powered by Gateway Fiber' designation.' Customers will see no significant changes to their internet service as a result of the brand transition. Existing service plans, pricing, and support channels will remain the same. Gateway Fiber will begin updating customer communications, billing statements, and service vehicles to reflect the new branding over the coming months, with a focus on making the transition as seamless as possible. To ease customers into this transition, Gateway Fiber will be emailing KWIKOM customers as the change takes place. Additionally, the company has added a landing page to its website explaining the changes and helpful answers in an FAQ section. 'This is about unifying our team, our mission, and our customers under one brand,' said John Meyer, Chief Customer Officer at Gateway Fiber. 'One name, one promise: fairer, friendlier, faster internet for everyone.' About Gateway Fiber Gateway Fiber is on a mission to positively impact communities through a better internet. As data requirements for residences and businesses continue to expand, Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform to serve this critical unmet need. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service. In February, Gateway Fiber announced a strategic merger with E-Rate leader WANRack and its residential subsidiary, KWIKOM Communications. The merger creates a more powerful, scalable organization with enhanced growth opportunities for its employees, while expanding the combined organization's offerings to meet the diverse internet needs of commercial, small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), and enterprise clients. For more information, visit
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gateway Fiber Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Launches High-Speed Internet Service in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn., July 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway Fiber marked a significant milestone with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 24, officially launching its high-speed fiber internet service for Cottage Grove residents and businesses. The event, attended by community leaders, residents, business owners, and Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce members, reinforced Gateway Fiber's commitment to bringing next-generation connectivity and community partnership to the area. Cottage Grove becomes the first St. Paul area community to receive Gateway Fiber's 100% fiber-optic internet service, marking a major expansion in the company's Minneapolis metro footprint. This milestone follows the City of Cottage Grove's Request for Proposal (RFP) process, in which Gateway Fiber was selected to design, construct, and deploy state-of-the-art fiber optic infrastructure throughout the community. "Today's ribbon-cutting ceremony is more than just the launch of service," said John Meyer, Chief Customer Officer at Gateway Fiber. "It's a celebration of Cottage Grove's digital future. We're proud to invest in this community and provide fast, reliable internet that empowers families, businesses, and schools." The ceremony at Oakwood Park, which was hosted in collaboration with the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, welcomed guests to learn about Gateway Fiber's offerings, connect with company representatives, and enjoy refreshments in the community setting. Attendees had the opportunity to discuss the benefits of fiber internet with the Gateway team and local ambassadors. The expansion of Gateway's network will benefit residents and businesses with access to a new 100% fiber-optic network, delivering reliable, multi-gig symmetrical internet speeds far superior to cable, 5G, or telephone-based internet. Gateway Fiber's network offers symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gbps, enabling seamless remote work, online learning, streaming, and gaming. Gateway Fiber provides simple, flat-rate, month-to-month pricing with no fees, installation charges, or surprise rate hikes. The company also provides whole-home Wi-Fi and outstanding customer service, with ratings nearly 70 points higher than the industry average. Expanding services into Cottage Grove continues Gateway Fiber's commitment to investing in Minnesota by creating local jobs and supporting the local area, following recent launches in communities such as Shoreview, Plymouth, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. About Gateway Fiber Gateway Fiber is on a mission to positively impact communities through a better internet. As data requirements for residences and businesses continue to expand, Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform to serve this critical unmet need. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service. In February, Gateway Fiber announced a strategic merger with E-Rate leader WANRack and its residential subsidiary, KWIKOM Communications. The merger creates a more powerful, scalable organization with enhanced growth opportunities for its employees, while expanding the combined organization's offerings to meet the diverse internet needs of commercial, small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), and enterprise clients. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts For more information, press only: David WorkmanPR & Communications Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
25-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Gateway Fiber Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Launches High-Speed Internet Service in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway Fiber marked a significant milestone with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 24, officially launching its high-speed fiber internet service for Cottage Grove residents and businesses. The event, attended by community leaders, residents, business owners, and Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce members, reinforced Gateway Fiber's commitment to bringing next-generation connectivity and community partnership to the area. Cottage Grove becomes the first St. Paul area community to receive Gateway Fiber's 100% fiber-optic internet service, marking a major expansion in the company's Minneapolis metro footprint. This milestone follows the City of Cottage Grove's Request for Proposal (RFP) process, in which Gateway Fiber was selected to design, construct, and deploy state-of-the-art fiber optic infrastructure throughout the community. 'Today's ribbon-cutting ceremony is more than just the launch of service,' said John Meyer, Chief Customer Officer at Gateway Fiber. 'It's a celebration of Cottage Grove's digital future. We're proud to invest in this community and provide fast, reliable internet that empowers families, businesses, and schools.' The ceremony at Oakwood Park, which was hosted in collaboration with the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, welcomed guests to learn about Gateway Fiber's offerings, connect with company representatives, and enjoy refreshments in the community setting. Attendees had the opportunity to discuss the benefits of fiber internet with the Gateway team and local ambassadors. The expansion of Gateway's network will benefit residents and businesses with access to a new 100% fiber-optic network, delivering reliable, multi-gig symmetrical internet speeds far superior to cable, 5G, or telephone-based internet. Gateway Fiber's network offers symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gbps, enabling seamless remote work, online learning, streaming, and gaming. Gateway Fiber provides simple, flat-rate, month-to-month pricing with no fees, installation charges, or surprise rate hikes. The company also provides whole-home Wi-Fi and outstanding customer service, with ratings nearly 70 points higher than the industry average. Expanding services into Cottage Grove continues Gateway Fiber's commitment to investing in Minnesota by creating local jobs and supporting the local area, following recent launches in communities such as Shoreview, Plymouth, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove. About Gateway Fiber Gateway Fiber is on a mission to positively impact communities through a better internet. As data requirements for residences and businesses continue to expand, Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform to serve this critical unmet need. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service. In February, Gateway Fiber announced a strategic merger with E-Rate leader WANRack and its residential subsidiary, KWIKOM Communications. The merger creates a more powerful, scalable organization with enhanced growth opportunities for its employees, while expanding the combined organization's offerings to meet the diverse internet needs of commercial, small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), and enterprise clients. For more information, visit
Business Recorder
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Copper hits near one-week low on stronger dollar, growth fears
Copper prices touched a near one-week low on Thursday and other base metals also slipped, dragged down by a strong dollar and mounting global growth fears amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The LME's three-month copper was down 0.5% at $9,609 per metric ton in official open-outcry trading. Prices hit their lowest level since June 13. 'A stronger U.S. dollar on higher on geopolitical concerns tends to weaken U.S. dollar-based prices. Long-only funds are sitting on the sidelines due to elevated risk concerns,' said SP Angel analyst John Meyer. The pullback also reflects reduced activity as U.S. traders are away for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, he added. The dollar firmed, buoyed by rising Middle East tensions and as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautionary tone on inflation, and oil prices jumped. Israel struck a key Iranian nuclear site and Iranian missiles hit an Israeli hospital, as U.S. President Donald Trump kept the world guessing about whether the U.S. would join Israel in air strikes seeking to destroy Tehran's nuclear facilities. Copper eases on growth concerns, firmer dollar War, elevated oil prices and inflation tend to disrupt supply chains, increase costs, and dampen investment, slowing global growth. LME copper inventories dropped by 4,025 tons to 103,325 tons, data for Wednesday showed. This marked the weakest level in more than a year. In recent months, copper has been flowing to the United States, where it attracts a premium due to expectations Trump will impose tariffs on the metal. LME aluminium fell 0.8% to $2,526. Meanwhile, premiums for consumers buying aluminium on the physical market in the United States fell more than 7% on Wednesday as traders speculated that U.S. import tariffs on shipments from Canada could be cut, metal industry sources said. LME tin lost 0.5% to $32,200, zinc shed 0.3% to $2,630, lead inched 0.4% lower to $1,986, while nickel was down 0.1% at $15,035. The International Lead and Zinc Study Group on Wednesday said the global zinc market surplus narrowed in April while the lead market swung to surplus.
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Gateway Fiber Bringing New High-Speed Fiber Internet Service to Residents and Businesses in Fargo, ND
WRIGHT CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2025-- High-speed internet provider Gateway Fiber is excited to announce its upcoming network expansion into Fargo, North Dakota, offering residents and businesses a fast and powerful new way to connect online. This expansion into Fargo marks the latest step in Gateway Fiber's mission to bridge the digital divide in the Upper Midwest, as it grows its service footprint from Minneapolis into eastern North Dakota. 'Having another excellent internet option available to our community is a big win for the future of our city,' said Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. 'We are proud to work with Gateway Fiber to bring 100% fiber connectivity to our neighborhoods and businesses. This investment in our digital future will support economic growth, education, and quality of life for years to come.' Construction is set to begin in June, with Gateway Fiber teams working closely alongside city officials to ensure a smooth rollout. Residents and business owners will receive regular updates on construction timelines with neighborhood door hangers and emails and will be notified as service becomes available in their areas. Gateway Fiber's 100% fiber network delivers symmetrical multi-gig speeds, superior reliability, and scalable capacity to meet the growing connectivity demands of modern life. 'We are thrilled to bring our high-speed, 100% fiber-optic network to Fargo,' said Gateway Fiber Chief Customer Officer John Meyer, whose family has deep connections to the area. 'Our mission is to provide fast, reliable internet with straightforward pricing and industry-leading support. Fargo residents and businesses will soon enjoy the benefits of fiber technology, including enhanced remote work, online learning, streaming, and gaming—all with the bandwidth to power future innovations.' The company's commitment extends beyond speed to empowering residents, businesses, and school districts with seamless connectivity, advanced security features, and innovative tools like cloud-optimized Wi-Fi management. Gateway Fiber is building a stronger digital infrastructure that transforms lives and strengthens communities nationwide. In addition to the new Fargo network, Gateway Fiber has expanded over the last two years into the greater Minneapolis area with high-speed service to the suburbs of Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, Plymouth, and Shoreview. Residents and businesses interested in Gateway Fiber services can visit to learn more, sign up, or receive construction updates. The company will hire salespeople, installation technicians, and customer support staff in the Fargo area. Are you looking for a career in fiber? Check out the Gateway Fiber career page: About Gateway Fiber Gateway Fiber is on a mission to positively impact communities through a better internet. As data requirements for residences and businesses continue to expand, Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform to serve this critical unmet need. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service. In February, Gateway Fiber announced a strategic merger with E-Rate leader WANRack and its residential subsidiary, KWIKOM Communications. The merger creates a more powerful, scalable organization with enhanced growth opportunities for its employees while expanding the combined organization's offerings to meet the diverse internet needs of commercial, small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), and enterprise clients. For more information, visit View source version on CONTACT: For more information, press only: David Workman PR & Communications Manager 314-265-8974 [email protected] KEYWORD: NORTH DAKOTA MISSOURI UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: NETWORKS INTERNET HARDWARE TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOURCE: Gateway Fiber Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/28/2025 11:55 AM/DISC: 05/28/2025 11:53 AM
