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Lumos has yet again announced their entrance into a new major market, representing the third such announcement from the ISP this year.
By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
More than 30 communities will gain access to a new network to be constructed by Lumos in Florida.
The announcement, made this week, marks the ISPs first foray into the Sunshine State marketplace.
When construction is complete, over 500,000 homes and businesses will be passed by the network, according to Lumos.
The announcement is the latest in a string of expansions to new markets by Lumos. Recently, the ISP has also announced expansions into marketplaces in Alabama and Illinois.
According to Lumos, the Florida network once complete will involve over 7,500 miles of fiber-optic fiber route.
‘Unprecedented growth’
In their release regarding Florida, the firm called recent months a string of “unprecedented growth.”
“With its broadband development across the state, Lumos will empower Florida’s workforce and businesses, enhance online learning opportunities and ensure reliable access to essential digital services for everyday needs, driving long-term economic and technological growth,” the ISP’s recent announcement stated. “The benefits of Lumos‘ expansion have garnered widespread support from local government representatives.”
Counties included in the project are Osceola, Escambia, Citrus, Lee, Pinellas and Charlotte, Lumos announced.
The news was praised by Mark Wilson, the CEO and president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
“Expanding high-speed, reliable internet access across Florida is significant to strengthening our workforce, improving education opportunities, and driving economic growth,” Wilson stated. “The Florida Chamber supports efforts like Lumos’ fiber-optic investment, which will help close the digital divide and ensure more local businesses, students, and families can fully participate in today’s economy.”
Citrus County Administrator Steve L. Howard also commented on the announcement.
He said the county is excited about the capital investment from the ISP.
“High-speed internet access is no longer a want, it is a need to improve the overall quality of life for a community to ensure it thrives,” Howard said.
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