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Metronet, recognized as the “Fastest ISP in the Country” by PCMag for two consecutive years, has officially launched its 100% fiber-optic internet in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Residents in initial service areas can now sign up for ultra-fast fiber-optic internet with speeds of up to five gigabits per second, while businesses can access speeds of up to ten gigabits per second.

Metronet, recognized by PCMag as one of the fastest internet service providers in the country, is expanding its 100% fiber-optic network to Rockton, Ill. This privately funded multimillion-dollar investment will bring high-speed, reliable internet to residents and businesses, offering symmetrical speeds of up to five gigabits per second for homes and up to ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, named America’s fastest internet service provider by PCMag two years in a row, today announced its privately funded multimillion-dollar investment plans for Kokomo, Ind. Metronet’s 100% fiber-optic network will connect homes and businesses throughout Kokomo to fast, multigigabit internet service of up to five gigabits per second for residents and ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, named the nation’s “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag two years in a row, announced today plans for a multimillion-dollar investment in the digital infrastructure of Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Metronet’s privately funded investment will bring 100% fiber-optic internet directly to customers’ doors, delivering internet speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residents and up to ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, recognized as the “Fastest ISP in the Country” by PCMag for two consecutive years, today announced that it has officially launched its 100% fiber-optic internet in Wilmington, North Carolina. Residents in initial construction areas can sign up now for ultra-high-speed fiber-optic service of up to five gigabits per second, while businesses in initial construction areas can access speeds of up to ten gigabits per second.

Metronet, acclaimed by PCMag as the nation’s fastest major ISP for the last two years running, announced today that construction has begun on 100% fiber-optic networks in two Arizona cities — Glendale and Casa Grande. In this first phase of construction, the company has committed $78 million to bring multigigabit internet service to homes and businesses in each city.

Metronet, deemed the nation’s fastest major ISP by PCMag, has officially begun connecting Broken Arrow, Oklahoma residents to its 100% fiber-optic internet service. Residents in initial construction areas can now sign up for ultrafast internet speeds of up to five gigabits per second, while businesses can access speeds of up to ten gigabits per second.

Metronet, provider of the fastest internet speeds in Waterloo, Iowa, according to Ookla, announced today that it has completed the construction of its $30 million fiber-optic network in the city. Waterloo residents and businesses can now experience symmetrical, multigigabit internet speeds, with residential options up to five gigabits per second and business speeds up to ten gigabits per second.

Metronet, recognized as PCMag’s “Fastest Major ISP in the Country,” has completed construction of its $70 million fiber-optic network in Des Moines, Iowa. The city now has access to symmetrical, multigigabit internet speeds, with residential options up to five gigabits per second and business speeds up to ten gigabits per second.

Metronet, recognized by PCMag as America’s fastest internet provider for two consecutive years, announced today a fully funded multimillion-dollar investment in 100% fiber-optic infrastructure to bring ultrafast internet to Alexandria, Indiana. Metronet’s network will connect thousands of households and businesses to multigigabit service, offering speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residents and ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, named “Fastest Major ISP in the Country” by PCMag two years in a row, announced today its plans to bring 100% fiber-optic internet to Elwood, Indiana through a private, fully funded multimillion-dollar investment. This advanced infrastructure will connect thousands of homes and businesses to multigigabit service, offering speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residents and ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, named PCMag’s “Fastest Major ISP in the Country,” has officially launched its 100% fiber-optic internet service in Goldenrod, Florida. The first residents can now experience speeds up to five gigabits per second, while local businesses gain access to speeds of up to ten gigabits per second.

Metronet, PCMag’s fastest major ISP for two years in a row, announced today its plans to fully fund an investment to bring 100% fiber-optic internet to Silver Lake, Ohio. This privately funded investment will connect households and businesses to ultra-high-speed internet, offering speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residents and ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, recognized as PCMag’s “Fastest Major ISP in the Country” for two consecutive years, has officially launched its 100% fiber-optic internet service in Marion Oaks, Florida. The first residents can now experience speeds of up to five gigabits per second, while businesses gain access to speeds of up to ten gigabits per second.

Metronet, named America’s fastest internet service provider by PCMag two years in a row, announced today its multimillion-dollar investment plans for Stow, Ohio. Metronet’s 100% fiber-optic network will connect homes and businesses throughout Stow to fast, multigigabit service of up to five gigabits per second for residents and ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, named the fastest major ISP in the country by PCMag, today announced a multimillion-dollar investment to build a 100% fiber-optic network in Round Lake, Illinois. Metronet’s privately funded investment will bring state-of-the-art digital infrastructure to the community, delivering internet speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residents and up to ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, recognized as PCMag’s “Fastest Major ISP in the Country” for two consecutive years, has officially launched in Killeen, Texas, with the first residents gaining access to its 100% fiber-optic internet service. Residents can access speeds up to 5 gigabits per second, while businesses can reach up to 10 gigabits per second.

Metronet today announced that construction has begun on its 100% fiber-optic internet network to serve the city of Aurora, Colorado. Hailed by PCMag as the nation’s fastest major ISP, Metronet will invest tens of millions of dollars to bring ultra-high-speed fiber-optic internet directly to homes and businesses in Aurora. As construction progresses, Aurora’s residents will gain access to multi-gigabit speeds of up to five gigabits per second and businesses will gain speeds of up to ten gigabits per second.

Metronet, PCMag’s fastest major ISP, announced today its plans for a multimillion-dollar investment to construct a fiber-optic internet network in Kent, Ohio. Metronet’s investment will deliver 100% fiber-optic internet technology directly to more Ohio households and businesses and connect the city of Kent to ultra-high-speed service of up to five gigabits per second for residents and ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, the nation’s fastest major ISP according to PCMag, today announced that 100% fiber-optic internet service will soon be coming to Chaska, Minnesota. Investing tens of millions of dollars, Metronet has officially begun construction to bring multigigabit internet service directly to homes and businesses throughout the city. As construction progresses, Chaska’s residents will gain access to speeds of up to five gigabits per second and businesses will gain speeds of up to ten gigabits per second.

Metronet, named back-to-back “Fastest Major ISP in the Country” by PCMag, today announced its service is officially available in Machesney Park, Illinois. Residents in initial construction areas can sign up for multigigabit speeds up to five gigabits, and businesses can tap into speeds up to ten gigabits.

Recognized by PCMag as the nation’s fastest major ISP, Metronet announced today its plans to bring high-speed, 100% fiber-optic internet service to the city of Council Bluffs. With Metronet’s planned private multimillion-dollar investment, Council Bluffs will become the 40th community in Iowa to benefit from Metronet’s residential multigigabit speeds of up to five gigabits and business speeds of up to ten gigabits.

Metronet has officially declared the City of Jacksonville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet. Marking a major milestone for Jacksonville and Metronet, the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber-optic network is now available to a majority of households and businesses throughout the community. Metronet joined the city council yesterday to solidify this designation.

Metronet, named the “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag two years in a row, today announced the launch of its 100% fiber-optic internet service in Marshalltown, Iowa. Residents and businesses in initial construction areas are now able to sign up for Metronet, with residential speeds up to five gigabits per second and business speeds of ten gigabits per second and beyond.

Immediately following the impact of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Metronet’s staged crews restored service alongside local utility repairs. Metronet’s systems were repaired or replaced, and all system services have been fully restored, delivering gigabit upload and download speeds to Tallahassee, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Bunnell, Daytona, Deltona, Flagler Beach, Forest City, Maitland, Ocoee, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast, Pine Hills, Port Orange, South Daytona, and Wekiwa Springs.

Recognized as the nation’s fastest major ISP by PCMag two years in a row, Metronet today announced its plans to transform Grand Haven’s digital landscape by bringing 100% fiber-optic internet to the area. Through its nearly $5 million privately funded investment, Metronet will add Grand Haven to its growing network in Michigan with access to fast, reliable fiber-optic internet with speeds up to five gigabits for homes and ten gigabits and faster to businesses.

Metronet, PCMag’s fastest major ISP in the nation for 2023 and 2024, announced today that residents and businesses in Westminster will soon have access to its ultra-high-speed, 100% fiber-optic internet. With Metronet's $34 million digital infrastructure investment, Westminster will become the second community in Colorado to benefit from residential multi-gigabit speeds of up to five gigabits and business speeds of up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet today announced the launch of its 100% fiber-optic network in Watertown and Le Sueur with the cities’ first residents and businesses now able to access the “Fastest Major ISP” named by PCMag. Metronet’s fiber-optic network will continue to expand in both Watertown and Le Sueur, providing more homes with access to speeds of up to five gigabits per second and more businesses with speeds up to ten gigabits per second. Using only fiber-optic cables, Metronet delivers internet service that is lag-free and symmetrical, meaning that the upload speeds are as fast as download speeds.

Metronet today announced that ultra-high-speed, 100% fiber-optic internet is now starting to become available to residents and businesses of the city of Omaha, Douglas County, and neighboring communities. Named America’s “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag, Metronet’s presence in Nebraska marks the 17th state in which the company is building and operating its customer-friendly, fiber-optic-only service, a move that builds upon the company’s westward growth.

At a groundbreaking ceremony in northeast Broken Arrow, Metronet today officially began its $35 million project to construct its first fiber-optic network in the state of Oklahoma. The network will deliver symmetrical, multi-gigabit internet speeds of up to 5 gigabits for residents and up to 10 gigabits for businesses, revolutionizing the city’s digital infrastructure.

Metronet was named America’s “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag for 2024, the second year in a row. According to PCMag’s recently released report, Metronet was ranked the fastest overall ISP in the nation with a score of 340.5 on the PCMag Speed Index.

Construction of Metronet's $24 million fiber-optic network in Waterloo is now more than halfway completed, with thousands of Waterloo residents and businesses already able to subscribe to symmetrical multi-gigabit internet service, the company announced today.

Metronet (the “Company”) today announced that, together with its majority shareholders, Oak Hill Capital (together with its affiliates, “Oak Hill”) and the Cinelli family, it has entered into definitive agreements to sell the Company to a Joint Venture (“JV”) between KKR and T-Mobile. Following the transaction’s close, Metronet will become a wholesale services provider for its retail customers and 100% of its residential fiber retail operations and customers will transition to T-Mobile. T-Mobile will have full responsibility for residential customer acquisition and support, leveraging its differentiated retail, marketing, brand and service model, and will utilize Metronet’s deep digital and fiber infrastructure expertise to expand to more households with fiber broadband services. Metronet will focus on build plans, network engineering and design, network deployment, and customer installation. An affiliate of Oak Hill will make a minority investment in the JV, and the Cinelli family will also remain minority investors in the JV alongside KKR and T-Mobile.

Construction in Wilmington has begun on a $30M fiber-optic network that will bring multi-gigabit internet service to the city’s homes and businesses, Metronet announced today. Named the fastest major ISP in the country for 2024 by PCMag, Metronet will offer customers ultrafast speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residents and up to ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet, the fastest major ISP in the nation according to PCMag, today announced a $21 million investment to bring its internet service to three Minnesota communities. This expansion will provide residents and businesses of Chanhassen, Shorewood and Victoria with access to Metronet’s ultrafast 100% fiber-optic internet, offering residential speeds of up to five gigabits and business speeds of up to ten gigabits.

Metronet today announced an exciting development for Belle Plaine: residents and businesses will soon gain access to Metronet’s ultrafast all-fiber internet service. With a fully funded $2.3 million investment from Metronet, Belle Plaine will become part of the company’s expanding 100% fiber-optic Minnesota network, offering up to five-gigabit symmetrical internet speeds to residents and up to ten-gigabit speeds to businesses.

Metronet announced today that residents and businesses in Plymouth will soon have access to 100% fiber-optic internet service. With a $30 million investment from Metronet, Plymouth will become part of Metronet’s expanding Minnesota network, offering speeds of up to five-gigabits per second for homes and up to ten-gigabits per second for businesses.

Metronet announced today that Machesney Park will soon be part of the growing list of Illinois communities to receive lightning-fast internet service from the company. This $12M investment, fully funded by Metronet, will bring 100% fiber-optic internet, symmetrical speeds, and innovative infrastructure to residents and businesses in the area. Once completed, Machesney Park will join the prestigious group of Certified Gigabit Cities powered by Metronet.

Metronet today announced plans to bring multi-gigabit internet service to homes and businesses in Loves Park. The company’s private, $9M investment will fund the construction of a 100% fiber-optic network in the city that, once completed, will transform Loves Park into a Gigabit City.

Metronet has officially declared the City of St. Joseph a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber-optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city of more than 70,000. Metronet celebrated this significant milestone with a $10,000 donation to the Second Harvest Community Food Bank, which will help provide approximately 30,000 meals throughout the region.

Metronet today announced the appointment of two telecommunications industry veterans to lead the company’s information technology, network engineering, product development, and commercial sales efforts. Craig Cowden, an industry consultant and former executive with Charter and Bright House, has joined the fiber-optic internet service provider as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Product Officer. Brad Freathy, most recently with Verizon and Charter, has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Commercial and Carrier Sales.

Metronet announced today that residents and businesses throughout the City of Killeen will soon have access to Metronet’s ultra-high-speed 100% fiber optic internet. Through Metronet’s multimillion-dollar investment, Killeen will join other Texas communities in experiencing the benefits of multi-gigabit infrastructure. Metronet has officially commenced pre-construction activities in Killeen in preparation for its 2-year construction process, with the first customers in Killeen expected to be connected by the fall of 2024.

Metronet today announced that new Metronet customers are eligible to upgrade to eero Plus. eero Plus is a premium digital security subscription for a better internet experience when paired with Metronet-supported eero devices, combining the best Wi-Fi security and network management features. Features include advanced security protection, advanced parental controls, content filters, ad blocking, Internet Backup, VPN, a password manager, internet activity insights, Wi-Fi radio metrics, and remote online network control, creating a more secure internet experience.

Metronet announced today Joe Salerno’s ascension as a leader of the company’s Business Development team. In this role, Salerno will focus on expanding Metronet’s strategic new market expansions in Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and Nevada. As the largest independently owned, 100% fiber optic provider Metronet is positioned to continue constructing multi-gigabit fiber optic internet networks in more communities throughout the United States.

Metronet has furthered its industry-leading commitment to public safety by announcing Chuck Muller, Metronet Director of Safety & Damage Prevention, has been named to serve on the board of MISS DIG 811— Michigan’s Call Before You Dig safety initiative. Michigan is the fourth state in which a Metronet executive serves on the board for 811 safe digging initiatives. The expansion of Metronet leadership in Michigan’s statewide safety emphasizes Metronet’s continued commitment to working alongside industry leaders in order to promote safe digging practices.

Metronet has officially declared the City of Greenville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city. Metronet celebrated this significant milestone with a $10,000 donation to the Greenville Branch of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (the Food Bank) which will help provide approximately 50,000 meals throughout the region. To date, Metronet has installed more than 400 miles of fiber optic internet throughout Greenville, bringing future-proof multi-gigabit speeds to residents and businesses through their fully-funded $46 million investment in the community.

Metronet today announced that Grand Rapids’ residents and businesses located in initial construction areas have access to Metronet’s 100% fiber optic internet. Residents in South Central Grand Rapids and Southwestern Grand Rapids are officially eligible for service installations, with many more expected to be connected to ultra-high-speed fiber optic internet as the construction process continues. As Metronet’s service becomes available to more homes throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses may access speeds up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced Metronet has the “Fastest Internet with the most Reliable Speeds in St. Joseph” thanks to its state-of-the-art, multi-gigabit infrastructure that serves residents and businesses throughout the community. According to recent data from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence®, Metronet has the “Fastest Internet with the most Reliable Speeds in Saint Joseph” with a median download speed of 425.30 megabits per second (Mbps), median upload speed of 332.25 megabits per second (Mbps) and Consistency Score of 95.59 for Q4 2023.

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced it has been ranked as the “Fastest Internet with the most Reliable Speeds in Iowa” thanks to its state-of-the-art, multi-gigabit infrastructure that serves more than 20 communities throughout the state. According to recent data from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence®, Metronet has the “Fastest Internet with the most Reliable Speeds in Iowa” with a median download speed of 266.36 megabits per second (Mbps), median upload speed of 229.32 megabits per second (Mbps) and Consistency Score of 95.19 for Q4 2023.

Metronet today celebrated the official grand opening of its Des Moines storefront while ringing in the holidays with a $10,000 donation to Food Bank of Iowa. Metronet has worked rapidly to ensure that Des Moines residents and businesses have access to ultra-high-speed internet as it has quickly become a necessity for daily life. In addition to ensuring that the community has access to reliable, 100% fiber internet, Metronet also wanted to ensure that Des Moines’ community is cared for throughout the holiday season. Metronet’s donation to the Food Bank of Iowa will help provide more than 15,000 meals this holiday season.

Metronet today announced that Le Roy’s residents and businesses located in initial construction areas now have access to 100% fiber optic internet. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses may access speeds up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet today announced the expanded offering of Amazon's eero Max 7, a cutting-edge mesh Wi-Fi 7 system touted as the fastest and most powerful yet to 34 additional markets. As one of the pioneering ISPs in North America, Metronet provides consumers direct access to this managed Wi-Fi 7 device. The enhanced 5 Gig internet plans, available in specific areas, will now leverage the groundbreaking eero Max 7, boasting wired speeds up to 9.4 Gbps, wireless speeds up to 4.3 Gbps, and advanced smart home device functionalities.

Metronet has officially declared the City of Fayetteville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city. To date, Metronet has installed more than 170 miles of fiber optic internet throughout Fayetteville, bringing future-proof multi-gigabit speeds to residents and businesses through their fully-funded $70 million investment in the community.

Metronet today announced residents in select markets will be eligible to receive Amazon's eero Max 7, the company's first mesh Wi-Fi 7 system and the fastest, most powerful eero yet. Metronet is one of the first internet service providers (ISP) in North America to offer a managed Wi-Fi 7 device, direct to consumers. 5 Gig internet plans in select markets will be supported by the all new eero Max 7 with Wi-Fi 7 technology—capable of wired speeds up to 9.4 Gbps and wireless speeds up to 4.3 Gbps, in addition to smart home device capabilities.

Metronet today announced that residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Lakeville now have access to 100% fiber optic internet. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses will have access to speeds up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced that the company has been named the “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag. According PCMag’s recently release report, Metronet was ranked the fastest overall ISP in the nation with a score of 209.4 on the PCMag Speed Index.

Metronet today announced that residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Port Orange now have access to 100% fiber optic internet. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses will have access to speeds up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet today announced that 100% fiber optic internet is now available to residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Havelock. As Metronet progresses through the construction process, service will be made available to more homes and businesses throughout the city. With access to service, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits and businesses will have access to speeds up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet announced today the advancement of four key leaders as part of its long-term succession plan to continue to position the multibillion-dollar company for its next phase of growth. Effective October 1, current President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Heimbach will assume the position of President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President Sarah Overbaugh will become Chief Financial Officer. Commensurate with these new executive appointments, John Cinelli will step into the role of Executive Chairman, and Lohn Weber will fill the newly established position of Executive Vice President— Capital Markets, while retaining his seat on the Board of Managers.

Metronet today announced that 100% fiber optic internet is now available to residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Kentwood. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses may access speeds up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet today announced that 100% fiber optic internet is now available to residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Waconia. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses may access speeds up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet today announced that Le Center’s residents and businesses located in initial construction areas now have access to 100% fiber optic internet. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses may access speeds up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced it has been ranked the fastest internet service provider (ISP) in Fayetteville and Greenville. According to recently released data from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence®, Metronet was ranked “Fastest Internet Service Provider in Fayetteville” with a median download speed of 351.33 megabits per second (Mbps) and median upload speed of 303.78 Mbps for Q2 2023; in addition to being ranked “Fastest Internet Service Provider in Greenville” with a median download speed of 301.75 Mbps and median upload speed of 273.61 Mbps for Q2 2023.

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced it has been ranked the fastest internet service provider (ISP) in Beavercreek. According to recently released data from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence®, Metronet was ranked the “Fastest Internet Service Provider in Beavercreek” with a median download speed of 340.53 megabits per second (Mbps) and median upload speed of 293.16 Mbps for Q2 2023.

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced it has been ranked the fastest internet service provider (ISP) in Moline. According to recently released data from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence®, Metronet was ranked the “Fastest Internet Service Provider in Moline” with a median download speed of 323.9 megabits per second (Mbps) and median upload speed of 284.68 Mbps for Q2 2023.

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced it has been ranked the fastest internet service provider (ISP) in Norfolk. According to recently released data from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence®, Metronet was ranked the “Fastest Internet Service Provider in Norfolk” with a median download speed of 329.79 megabits per second (Mbps) and median upload speed of 272.39 Mbps for Q2 2023.

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced it has been ranked the fastest internet service provider (ISP) in Tallahassee and Palm Coast. According to recently released data from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence®, Metronet was ranked “Fastest Internet Service Provider in Tallahassee” with a median download speed of 279.68 megabits per second (Mbps) and median upload speed of 247.13 Mbps for Q2 2023; in addition to being ranked “Fastest Internet Service Provider in Palm Coast” with a median download speed of 380.83 Mbps and median upload speed of 319.53 Mbps for Q2 2023.

Metronet today announced that Portage’s residents and businesses located in initial construction areas now have access to 100% fiber optic internet. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses may access speeds up to 10 gigabits.

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced it has been ranked the fastest internet service provider (ISP) in Iowa. According to recently released data from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence®, Metronet was ranked the “Fastest Internet Service Provider in Iowa” with a median download speed of 251.21 megabits per second (Mbps) and median upload speed of 213.55 Mbps for Q2 2023.

Metronet today announced that 100% fiber optic internet is officially available to residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Findlay. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses may access speeds up to 10 gigabits. Customers located in Metronet’s initial construction areas may now sign up for service installation online at metronet.com.

Metronet today announced that residents and businesses in James City now have access to 100% fiber optic internet with access to Metronet’s multi-gigabit service. As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the community, residents will have access to speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses may access speeds up to 10 gigabits. Customers located in Metronet’s initial construction areas may now sign up for service installation online at metronet.com.

Metronet has officially declared the City of Rochester a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city. To date, Metronet has installed nearly 600 miles of fiber optic internet throughout Rochester, bringing future-proof multi-gigabit speeds to residents and businesses as the company continues to expand from its initial build plan.

Metronet today announced that residents and businesses in initial construction areas of Colorado Springs officially have access to Metronet’s multi-gigabit fiber optic network; delivering speeds of up to 10 gigabits. Metronet’s speed offerings are symmetrical, allowing for lag-free gaming, smooth video conferencing, and high-speed, high-definition movie downloads.

Metronet today announced that construction of their multi-gigabit fiber optic network has officially begun in Portage. Metronet’s fully funded multimillion-dollar investment will provide residents and businesses throughout the city with access to Metronet’s 100% fiber optic internet. Upon completion of construction, Portage will join the country’s internet elite as a Certified Gigabit City.

Metronet today announced that construction of its ultra-high-speed 100% fiber optic network has officially begun in Kentwood. Metronet’s fully funded multimillion-dollar investment in the community will provide residents and businesses throughout the city with access to Metronet’s future-proof fiber optic internet. Upon completion of Metronet’s state-of-the-art multi-gigabit network, Kentwood will join the country’s internet elite as Certified Gigabit City.