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WOW! (NYSE: WOW), a broadband services provider, has achieved a significant milestone by passing 100,000 fiber homes in its Greenfield markets. The company is executing its broadband-first strategy announced in 2022, targeting 400,000 fiber homes in new communities.

WOW! has activated customers across multiple counties in Michigan, South Carolina, and Florida, recently launching services in Flint, Michigan and Simpsonville, South Carolina. The company offers up to 5 Gig Internet speeds with no annual contracts, no data caps, and includes WiFi equipment. Services include WOW! mobile powered by Reach, business solutions, and bundling options with YouTube TV.

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WideOpenWest (NYSE: WOW) reported Q2 2025 results with Total Revenue of $144.2 million, down 9.2% year-over-year, and a net loss of $17.8 million. High-Speed Data (HSD) revenue remained relatively stable at $104.8 million.

The company expanded its Greenfield markets, passing 15,500 new homes during Q2, reaching a total of 91,100 homes passed with a 16.0% penetration rate. Adjusted EBITDA increased slightly to $70.3 million, with margin improving to 48.8%.

In a significant development, WOW! announced an agreement to be acquired by DigitalBridge Investments and Crestview Partners for $5.20 per share in an all-cash transaction.

WideOpenWest (NYSE: WOW) has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by DigitalBridge Group and Crestview Partners in a transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Public stockholders will receive $5.20 per share in cash, representing a 37.2% premium to the unaffected price of $3.79 and a 63% premium to the recent closing price.

Crestview Partners, WOW!'s largest stockholder with approximately 37% ownership, will roll over all of its shares. The transaction has received unanimous approval from WOW!'s Board of Directors and is expected to close by the end of 2025 or Q1 2026, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals. Upon completion, WOW! will become a private company.

WideOpenWest (NYSE: WOW), a leading US broadband provider, has rescheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call from 8:00 a.m. ET to 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day. The company will release its earnings results before the call.

Investors can access the call through the company's investor relations website at ir.wowway.com. For telephone participation, domestic callers should dial (800) 715-9871 and international callers (646) 307-1963, using conference ID 2688718. A replay will be available on the investor relations website.

WOW! Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW) has been awarded a Gold Stevie® Award in the Technology Team of the Year - IT Architecture category at the 2025 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. The company's IT team, led by SVP Amol Shah, delivered over 180 projects in the past year, including the implementation of AI tools, rollout of services to Greenfield communities, and launch of integrated YouTube TV billing.

The award recognizes WOW!'s IT team's achievements in driving strategic growth, enhancing customer and employee satisfaction, improving operational efficiency, and generating cost savings. CEO Teresa Elder highlighted the team's consistent performance and focus on customer experience improvement.

WideOpenWest (NYSE: WOW), a leading U.S. broadband provider, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings conference call for Monday, August 11, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The company will release its second quarter 2025 financial and operating results before the call.

The earnings call will be accessible via webcast on WOW's investor relations website at ir.wowway.com. Participants can join by phone using the dial-in numbers (800) 715-9871 for domestic callers and (646) 307-1963 for international callers, with conference ID 2688718. A replay will be available on the investor relations website.

WOW! Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW) has donated $10,000 to Livingston County Habitat for Humanity, marking its entrance into East Central Michigan. The donation supported home repairs for a local veteran, including floor replacement and doorway modifications. WOW! is also a presenting sponsor for Habitat's 2025 gala on September 12. The company is expanding its all-fiber network in the region, with plans to add 80,000 homes across Livingston, Genesee, and Oakland counties, including Hartland, Milford, Commerce Township, and Wixom. WOW! offers high-speed internet services with no annual contracts, no data caps, and includes WiFi equipment, along with mobile services and YouTube TV bundles.

WOW! Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW) has appointed Audrey Glenn as Senior Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs. Glenn brings over 30 years of legal experience to WOW!, joining the company during its expansion phase into Greenfield and legacy markets. She previously served at Carousel Consulting, advising global clients on telecommunications law, data privacy, and contractual strategy. Her extensive background includes positions at Cable & Wireless USA, the Federal Communications Commission, and the US House of Representatives. The appointment strengthens WOW!'s legal team as the company continues its growth momentum.

WOW! Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW) has been named a 2025 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation for the twelfth time and eighth consecutive year by the National Association for Business Resources. The broadband services provider also earned regional honors in Metro Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Denver. The recognition follows their inclusion on the 2024 Top 101 National Winners list. The company was evaluated on metrics including employee achievement, communication, work-life balance, diversity and inclusion, compensation, and strategic performance. WOW! has implemented various initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, development programs, and community engagement, including volunteer activities like the build day in Mauldin, South Carolina with Rebuild Upstate.