Glo Fiber Welcomes its 100,000th Customer
Rhea-AI Summary
Shenandoah Telecommunications (Nasdaq: SHEN) announced that its Glo Fiber service has surpassed 100,000 fiber broadband customers, recognizing Sonnya and Steve White of Suffolk, Virginia as the 100,000th customer. The company links this milestone to strong demand, customer momentum, and continued expansion of its 100% fiber optic network to homes and businesses.
According to the company, Glo Fiber offers symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gig, enhanced reliability, straightforward pricing with no long-term contracts, and local customer support, aimed at supporting growing numbers of connected devices and work-from-home needs.
Positive
- Glo Fiber customer base reaches 100,000, signaling growing adoption of its fiber broadband service
- Milestone supports strategy of expanding 100% fiber network to homes and businesses
- Service features symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gig, appealing to high-usage and work-from-home customers
- Offering includes no long-term contracts and local support, which may aid customer retention and acquisition
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – SHEN
In the Jul 15 session, SHEN gained 0.25%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | earnings call timing | Neutral | -2.3% | Scheduled Q2 2026 earnings release and conference call date and time. |
| Jun 29 | customer milestone | Positive | +1.1% | Announcement that Glo Fiber connected its 100,000th fiber broadband customer. |
| May 19 | network expansion | Positive | +1.2% | Completion of VATI-backed gigabit broadband build for 4,100 Campbell County homes. |
| May 05 | network expansion | Positive | +2.1% | Completion of VATI project bringing gigabit broadband to 6,700 Franklin County homes. |
| May 01 | Q1 2026 earnings | Neutral | +3.6% | Q1 2026 revenue and EBITDA growth alongside a higher net operating loss. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent broadband build-out and Glo Fiber growth headlines have generally aligned with modestly positive share reactions.
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Suffolk, Virginia family recognized as company achieves a major growth milestone
EDINBURG, Va., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Nasdaq: SHEN), previously announced it has reached 100,000 fiber broadband customers. Marking the milestone, the Company recognized Sonnya and Steve White of Suffolk, Virginia, as its 100,000th customer. This achievement reflects Glo Fiber’s strong customer momentum and ongoing expansion of its
“We love the reliability of fiber internet with Glo Fiber,” said Sonnya White. “And the local service has been super friendly”.
“The 2 Gig service is incredibly fast, which makes a real difference when working from home,” said Steve White. “No matter how many devices are connected, we have the speed we need to do everything online without interruption.”
“Reaching 100,000 customers is a significant milestone that reflects both the strong demand for our services and the trust customers place in Glo Fiber,” said Ed McKay, President and CEO of Shentel. “We are proud to share this moment with a family in Suffolk, one of the many communities where we are delivering next-generation connectivity, and we remain focused on expanding our network, enhancing the customer experience, and driving long-term growth.”
Glo Fiber’s
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 more than 449,000 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 more than 19,400 route miles of fiber. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.
Media Contact:
Jennifer McDowell, Shentel
Jennifer.McDowell@emp.shentel.com
540-984-5055
Investor Relations Contact:
Lucas Binder, Shentel
Lucas.Binder@emp.shentel.com
540-984-4800