EDINBURG, Va. - Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (NASDAQ: SHEN), commonly known as Shentel, has announced the rebranding of Horizon Telcom to Glo Fiber following its recent acquisition. The rebranding extends Glo Fiber's presence into Ohio, offering fiber optic broadband services to both commercial and residential customers in several Ohio markets, including Chillicothe, Circleville, Lancaster, and Washington Courthouse.
Glo Fiber is recognized for its fiber-to-the-home technology, which provides customers with symmetrical download and upload speeds of up to 5 Gbps. The company emphasizes its commitment to no long-term contracts, transparent pricing, and local customer service as key advantages over competitors.
The commercial arm, Glo Fiber Business, caters to enterprise clients, educational institutions, and small businesses with dedicated internet access, high-speed Ethernet capable of speeds up to 100 Gbps, dark fiber leasing, and managed network and security solutions. Glo Fiber Business operates a MEF-certified network with approximately 15,400 route miles of fiber across Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Kentucky.
Shentel's Chief Operating Officer, Ed McKay, expressed enthusiasm about the expansion, highlighting Glo Fiber's strong reputation for customer service and network reliability in the Mid-Atlantic markets. The company aims to replicate this success in the new service areas of Ohio.
Glo Fiber offers multi-gigabit broadband internet access, live streaming TV, and digital phone services, now available to about 250,000 homes and businesses. The network is built on XGS-PON 10 Gbps technology, ensuring high-speed, symmetrical broadband service.
Shentel provides a variety of broadband services, including internet, video, voice, Ethernet, and managed network solutions, across seven states in the eastern United States. With a substantial regional network, Shentel continues to focus on expanding its fiber-optic and cable network offerings.
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