Glo Fiber Brings Lightning Fast Fiber Optic Internet to Berryville, VA

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Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN), has announced plans to expand its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services to Berryville, Virginia. The expansion will serve approximately 1,800 homes and businesses, with construction scheduled to begin in summer 2025.

The company will provide symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second (Gbps) through its 16,000-mile regional fiber network. The service offers high-speed internet, phone service, video service, and Whole Home Wi-Fi solutions. Key features include exceptional reliability, no long-term contracts, and local customer service.

This expansion represents Glo Fiber's continued growth across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware, focusing on bringing high-speed fiber service to rural communities.

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• Expansion to serve 1,800 new homes and businesses
• Offering high-speed fiber internet up to 5 Gbps
• Geographic expansion into new market
• Leveraging existing 16,000-mile fiber network infrastructure

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Expansion will bring internet speeds up to 5 Gbps to the county seat of Clarke County

EDINBURG, Va., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced they have reached an agreement to deploy next generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services to Berryville, Virginia. Glo Fiber will bring a future-proof, 100% fiber network to approximately 1,800 homes and businesses in the area. Construction is slated to begin the summer of 2025.

"Berryville is pleased about Glo Fiber's commitment to bring their advanced fiber-optic internet service to our community," said Keith Dalton, Town Manager of Berryville. "We look forward to our residents and business partners having additional options available to them for fast, reliable internet service."

Glo Fiber provides super-fast, symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second (Gbps). Fiber-to-the-home technology and Shentel's 16,000-mile regional fiber network enable Glo Fiber to deliver high speeds, low latency, and unparalleled internet reliability. The company has earned a reputation for providing superior local customer service across its markets, including the growing list of communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware. In addition to high-speed internet, Glo Fiber offers phone service, video service, and Whole Home Wi-Fi for a seamless connection anywhere in your home or business.

"Shentel is thrilled to announce the expansion of Glo Fiber in Berryville," said Chris Kyle, Vice President of Industry Affairs & Regulatory. "This marks an exciting milestone as we expand further throughout the Shenandoah Valley. While we expand, our mission remains the same – provide high-speed, reliable fiber service to rural communities."

Glo Fiber takes great pride in several key differentiators compared to their competitors:

• Fiber-to-the-home technology with exceptional reliability
• Symmetrical download and upload speeds of up to 5 Gbps
• Easy, straight-forward pricing with no long-term contracts
• Prompt and friendly local customer service

To learn more about Glo Fiber, please visit www.glofiber.com for residential service and www.glofiberbusiness.com for commercial service.

About Glo Fiber
Glo Fiber provides next-generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) multi-gigabit broadband internet access, live streaming TV, and digital phone service powered by Shentel (Nasdaq: SHEN). With services now available to approximately 320,000 homes and businesses, Glo Fiber offers reliable, symmetrical broadband service using state-of-the-art technology, including XGS-PON 10 Gbps networks.

About Shenandoah Telecommunications
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to residential and commercial customers in eight contiguous states in the eastern United States. Shentel's services include: broadband internet, video, voice, high-speed Ethernet, dark fiber leasing, and managed network services. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 16,300 route miles of fiber. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

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FAQ

When will Glo Fiber (SHEN) begin construction in Berryville, VA?

Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2025.

How many homes and businesses will Glo Fiber's Berryville expansion serve?

The expansion will serve approximately 1,800 homes and businesses in Berryville, Virginia.

What internet speeds will Glo Fiber offer in Berryville?

Glo Fiber will offer symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second (Gbps).

What services does Glo Fiber (SHEN) provide besides internet?

In addition to high-speed internet, Glo Fiber offers phone service, video service, and Whole Home Wi-Fi solutions.

In which states does Glo Fiber currently operate?

Glo Fiber operates in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware.