Glo Fiber Expands Service and Opens New Retail Location in Suffolk, Virginia

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Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN), has opened a new retail store in Suffolk, Virginia, expanding its presence in the region. The company currently serves over 17,000 homes and businesses in Suffolk, with plans to extend coverage to 8,000 additional locations by year-end.

The company offers symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second through its fiber-to-the-home technology and 16,300-mile regional fiber network. Glo Fiber's service is available across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Delaware, featuring no long-term contracts and local customer service.

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• Current service coverage of 17,000 homes and businesses in Suffolk
• Planned expansion to 8,000 additional locations by year-end
• Advanced fiber-to-the-home technology offering up to 5 Gbps speeds
• Extensive 16,300-mile regional fiber network infrastructure

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EDINBURG, Va., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN), has opened a new Suffolk, Virginia retail store for ultra-fast fiber internet service.  A grand opening event is scheduled for February 13^th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kensington Square shopping plaza on Godwin Boulevard.  92.9 The Wave will be broadcasting live from the store with special Glo Fiber offers and chances to win concert tickets and other prizes.

Glo Fiber internet, streaming TV, and voice services are already available to over 17,000 homes and businesses in Suffolk, and construction to over 8,000 additional locations is planned by the end of the year.  "We are excited to bring ultra-fast, ultra-reliable fiber-to-the-home technology to the Suffolk area. Our 100% fiber optic network provides Suffolk residential and commercial customers with the technology to allow for growth at the speed of life and business. We are proud to be partners with the City of Suffolk and look forward to continuing to foster economic growth for Suffolk for years to come", said Chris Kyle, Vice President of Government Affairs.

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 16,300-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.

Glo Fiber takes great pride in several key competitive differentiators:

• 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

Glo Fiber store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and the first Saturday of every month. To learn more, 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

What is Glo Fiber's current coverage in Suffolk, VA as of February 2024?

Glo Fiber currently serves over 17,000 homes and businesses in Suffolk, Virginia.

How many additional locations will SHEN's Glo Fiber expand to in Suffolk by end of 2024?

Glo Fiber plans to expand its service to over 8,000 additional locations in Suffolk by the end of the year.

What are the maximum internet speeds offered by Glo Fiber's service?

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

In which states does SHEN's Glo Fiber currently operate?

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

What is the size of Glo Fiber's regional fiber network?

Glo Fiber operates on a 16,300-mile regional fiber network.