Mid-Atlantic fiber-optic internet and home Wi-Fi service provider Lumos announced its expansion into Ohio, with a $230 million investment to build nearly 2,000 miles of its 100 percent fiber-optic network. This network will provide homes and small businesses in Mahoning and Trumbull County with improved internet access.
The company will provide access to fiber internet through scalable plans to meet the growing digital demand for businesses and families and businesses.
“This nearly a quarter of a billion-dollar investment in the Greater Youngstown community reflects our dedication to expanding our fast and reliable fiber internet to all communities, not just the big cities,” said Lumos CEO, Brain Stading. “We’re proud to be the first 100 percent fiber provider in the Mahoning Valley, bringing critical infrastructure to the area and helping to pave the pathway for economic growth in these areas.”
“We know that having access to high-speed internet is essential to participating in the modern economy,” said Ohio lieutenant governor, Jon Husted. “Our administration has prioritized efforts to close the digital divide across the state through the Ohio Broadband Strategy, and we support private investments that will make expanded internet a reality for the people living in these communities.”
“Technology is deeply intertwined in our lives,” said Anthony Traficanti, president of the board of the Mahoning County commissioners. “COVID-19 brought greater awareness of the importance of broadband for residents and businesses in Mahoning County with the increased need and reliance upon online learning, telehealth, remote work and more. This fiber investment illustrates Lumos’ commitment to the valley and will ensure that we remain at the forefront of the digital economy.”
Lumos’ symmetrical fiber internet provides uninterrupted, accessible internet access, meeting today’s needs while preparing customers for the future. This expansion to Ohio aims to bring fiber-optic internet to underserved and unserved areas, bolstering economic growth and benefiting the communities in and around Youngstown and Warren for years to come.
This news marks the company’s first expansion since its announcement of a joint venture with T-Mobile and EQT, in April 2024.
Engineering work for this new investment will begin in late 2024, and residents will receive communication by mail once engineering and construction begin. To enroll in email updates, visit http://www.lumosfiber.com/builtforthefuture.
