Glo Fiber Expanding High-Speed Fiber Optic Internet in Frederick County, MD

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Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (NASDAQ: SHEN), announced plans to expand its fiber-to-the-home broadband services to over 2,600 additional homes in Frederick County, Maryland, specifically in New Market and Walkersville. The expansion, set to complete in 2026, builds upon their existing service to over 15,000 homes and businesses in the Frederick market.

The company offers symmetrical internet speeds up to 5 Gbps, leveraging Shentel's 17,200-mile regional fiber network. The service includes phone, video, and Whole Home Wi-Fi options, with a focus on superior local customer service across Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware.

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• Expansion to 2,600 additional homes in Frederick County, extending market reach
• Leverages extensive 17,200-mile regional fiber network
• Offers high-speed symmetrical internet up to 5 Gbps
• No long-term contracts required

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Telecommunications Infrastructure Analyst

Shentel's Glo Fiber expansion in Frederick County adds 2,600 homes, strengthening their regional fiber presence and enhancing competitive position.

Shentel (SHEN) is strategically expanding its Glo Fiber service to 2,600 additional homes in Frederick County, Maryland, specifically in New Market and Walkersville. This builds upon their existing footprint of 15,000 homes and businesses already served in the Frederick market. The planned completion by 2026 represents a methodical expansion approach in a competitive broadband landscape.

The expansion leverages Shentel's impressive 17,200-mile regional fiber network, offering symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps - significantly faster than many competing services that often prioritize download over upload speeds. This symmetrical offering is particularly valuable for remote work, content creation, and smart home applications where upload capacity is increasingly important.

This move follows their pattern of targeting smaller municipalities, where competition from major telecom players is often less intense. The explicit endorsements from local officials in Walkersville and New Market indicate successful stakeholder engagement, which typically translates to smoother permitting processes and potential customer adoption.

From an infrastructure perspective, Shentel's fiber-to-the-home approach represents commitment to future-proof technology, contrasting with companies still leveraging legacy copper infrastructure. Their regional focus across six states (Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware) demonstrates a disciplined geographic expansion strategy rather than attempting nationwide coverage.

Broadband speeds up to 5 Gbps will be available in the towns of New Market and Walkersville, Maryland

EDINBURG, Va., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced they have reached an agreement to deploy fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services to over 2,600 additional homes in Frederick County, Maryland in the towns of New Market and Walkersville. Glo Fiber’s future-proof, reliable high-speed internet service is already available to more than 15,000 homes and businesses in the Frederick market, and construction is scheduled to be completed in 2026. This expansion is a testament to Glo Fiber’s mission to bring state-of-the-art fiber broadband service and internet choice to smaller cities and towns.

“The Town of Walkersville is looking forward to the opportunity to work with Glo Fiber to provide our citizens with superior fiber-to-the-home technology,” said Sean Williams, Town Manager of Walkersville.

“The Town of New Market is happy that through Shentel, we can provide our residents with greater choice in their internet options,” said Mayor Winslow F. Burhans, III.

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 17,200-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 Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, 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.

“Since 2021, we have continued expanding throughout the Frederick area,” said Chris Kyle, Vice President of Industry Affairs & Regulatory at Shentel. “Walkersville and New Market, like the other Frederick County municipalities, were enthusiastic about providing their residents and businesses with a fiber-to-the-home option. We’re proud of the work we are completing in the region and are proud to continue partnering with both the County and the Towns to provide the fastest, most reliable service possible.”

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/en/local/md/frederick 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 363,000 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 17,200 route miles of fiber. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

Media Contact:
Jennifer McDowell
Jennifer.McDowell@glofiber.com
540-984-5055

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FAQ

When will Glo Fiber complete its expansion in Frederick County, MD?

Glo Fiber's construction in Frederick County, MD is scheduled to be completed in 2026.

How many homes does Glo Fiber currently serve in the Frederick market?

Glo Fiber currently serves more than 15,000 homes and businesses in the Frederick market.

What internet speeds does Glo Fiber (SHEN) offer in Frederick County?

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

Which towns in Frederick County, MD will get Glo Fiber's service?

Glo Fiber is expanding its service to the towns of New Market and Walkersville in Frederick County, Maryland.

What additional services does Glo Fiber provide besides internet?

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