DETROIT, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WOW! Internet,
Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW) today announced the availability of
WOW! 1 Gig, its 1 gigabit per second Internet service, to all
residential and business customers in Detroit, MI. With Fiber-to-the-Neighborhood
connectivity, subscribers can now enjoy one of the fastest
broadband experiences available.
"We're seeing an increasing number of families and individuals
that have heavy data demands due to multiple Internet-enabled
devices in the home," said Terrell
Priester, local Detroit Operations Director for WOW!. "Our 1
Gig Internet service will allow those users to game, stream, chat,
shop or browse without having to worry about slow loading times or
buffering. And WOW! 1 Gig is free of data caps."
When paired with the appropriate equipment and 1 Gig-compatible
devices, a 1 Gig (1,000 Mbps) Internet connection can allow users
to download a full length HD movie in 36 seconds, or 25 songs in 1
second.
Stable, fast broadband networks are a vital component for any
growing municipality. Businesses, hospitals, manufacturing,
institutions of higher education and even telecommuters are
increasingly choosing cities, towns and communities that can offer
broadband networks and Internet connectivity that can grow along
with their needs.
With bandwidth requirements for businesses expected to increase
by 30 percent each year, WOW! 1 Gig gives customers the flexibility
to expand their Internet connection along with their growing
business so that small business customers can enjoy
enterprise-level speeds at a small business price. WOW!'s 1 Gig
business services are backed by their exceptional customer service
and a commitment to customizing Internet, phone and cloud-based
services to fit each individual business.
"Whether in the home or at work, today's connected world demands
a reliable, robust Internet connection," said WOW! CEO Teresa Elder. "By delivering WOW! 1 Gig to our
customers in Detroit, we are
continuing our investment in the community and reaffirming our
commitment to serve the people and businesses that continue to make
this a vibrant and growing region."
Once the entire 1 Gig roll-out is completed, WOW! will be one of
the first Internet providers to offer 1 Gig services to nearly 95
percent of its entire service area.
For more information on WOW!'s 1 Gig Internet service for
Detroit residents, visit
wowway.com/gigtopia.
For more information on WOW!'s 1 Gig Business service, please
visit wowforbusiness.com.
About WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone
WOW! is one of
the nation's leading broadband providers, with a service area that
passes over three million residential, business and wholesale
consumers. WOW! provides service in 19 markets, primarily in the
Midwest and Southeast, including Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Alabama, Tennessee, South
Carolina, Florida and
Georgia. With an expansive
portfolio of advanced services including high-speed Internet
services, cable TV, phone, business data, voice, and cloud
services, the company is dedicated to providing outstanding service
at affordable prices. Visit wowway.com for more information.
About WOW! Business
WOW! Business provides data,
Internet, voice and cloud services to business and wholesale
customers in Illinois,
Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland and the Southeast. The company is
dedicated to delighting customers with friendly, quality service at
affordable prices. For more information, please visit
www.wowforbusiness.com.
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