ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WOW! Internet, Cable
& Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband and
communications service provider, today announced its plans to
launch broadband speeds up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) across
more than 95% of company's existing footprint.
Previously, WOW! launched 1 Gig services to selected markets
across the network. In 2018, 1 Gig services will be available to
nearly all of WOW!'s residential and business customers.
Widespread availability of WOW!'s 1 Gig service is scheduled to
launch in early 2018 with full completion of the rollout by
February 2018.
The 1 Gig rollout will allow WOW! to provide their fastest
Internet speeds, free of data caps, to nearly every residential and
business customer across the WOW! footprint. WOW! is one of the
first Internet providers to offer 1 Gig services to such a large
portion of their footprint.
"Our customers want the fastest Internet speeds available so
they can stream, chat, game, browse and enjoy Internet-connected
devices without interruption," said WOW! CEO Steven Cochran. "WOW!'s previous network
investments have enabled us to provide 1 Gig services through
existing coax plants with minimal capital expenditure. We are
taking advantage of the opportunity to future-proof our entire
network to power the data-hungry devices and connected gadgets our
customers love."
Broadband speeds up to 1 gigabit per second allow residential
users to stream high-definition video with little to no delay, and
download movies, songs and TV shows in a matter of seconds.
Customers who have multiple devices on one Internet connection will
no longer have to battle for bandwidth. WOW!'s 1 Gig service gives
residential customers peace of mind and a reliable data solution to
support the growth of personal and smart home devices such as
appliances, home automation, home security, telemedicine and
more.
Business customers will benefit knowing there is now a more
affordable solution that provides easier access to the critical
cloud-based applications needed to keep their business connected.
Small business customers will now have competitive alternatives to
get the Internet speed and services that before were only available
to large enterprise customers at an affordable price point.
Services like WOW!'s 1 Gig service will also enable small
businesses to grow, easily adding employees without having to
reconfigure their broadband service.
"Having a reliable, fast broadband network is not only great for
our customers, but for the community as a whole," continued
Cochran. "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."
Upgrading to 1 gigabit Internet will be easy for existing WOW!
customers, requiring only a new modem to enjoy the fastest
broadband experience in markets that offer coax-based 1 Gig
Internet speed.
For more information on WOW!'s 1 Gig Internet offerings in each
market, visit wowway.com/gigtopia.
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 provide outstanding customer
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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