Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel), has reached 100,000 fiber broadband customers, marking a significant milestone in its expansion. The achievement reflects strong customer momentum and the ongoing rollout of its 100% fiber optic internet service across its footprint. Sonnya and Steve White of Suffolk, Virginia, were recognized as the 100,000th customer.

Ed McKay, President and CEO of Shentel, emphasized the importance of the milestone. "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," McKay said. "We remain focused on expanding our network, enhancing the customer experience, and driving long-term growth."

Glo Fiber’s network is designed to deliver symmetrical download and upload speeds, enhanced reliability, and capacity for multiple connected devices. The service includes straightforward pricing, no long-term contracts, and local customer support. The company offers residential and commercial services through its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure.

Key Metrics

Shentel provides broadband services through fiber optic and cable networks in eight contiguous states in the eastern United States. The company owns more than 19,400 route miles of fiber. Glo Fiber’s services are available at www.glofiber.com for residential customers and www.glofiberbusiness.com for commercial clients.

Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel), has connected its 100,000th fiber broadband customer, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide fast, reliable internet and local support. The achievement reflects strong demand for high-quality, fiber-based connectivity across the company's footprint. Glo Fiber provides symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 8 gigabits per second (Gbps), supported by Shentel's 19,400-mile regional fiber network.

Ed McKay, President and Chief Executive Officer of Shentel, emphasized the importance of the milestone. "Reaching 100,000 customers is an important milestone for Glo Fiber and reflects the strong demand we’re seeing for high-quality, fiber-based connectivity across our markets," McKay said. He attributed the success to the hard work of employees and the trust of customers, noting that each connection represents a household or business choosing Glo Fiber for a better broadband experience.

Expansion and Service Offerings

Glo Fiber was created by Shentel as an all-fiber-to-the-home internet solution. While Shentel's roots date back to 1902, Glo Fiber represents the company's evolution from serving rural communities to connecting homes and businesses in neighborhoods, towns, and cities. The company continues to expand access to modern technology that supports economic growth, education, remote work, and entertainment.

In addition to high-speed internet, Glo Fiber offers phone service, video service, and Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity. The company's services are now available to more than 449,000 homes and businesses, utilizing state-of-the-art technology including XGS-PON 10 Gbps networks.

Key Metrics and Reach

The following table outlines key operational metrics for Glo Fiber and Shentel:

Shentel provides broadband services through its fiber optic and cable networks to residential and commercial customers in eight contiguous states in the eastern United States. Its services include broadband internet, video, voice, high-speed Ethernet, dark fiber leasing, and managed network services.