Lumos Expands Into Indiana, Bringing Ultra-Fast 100% Fiber Optic Internet to Clark and Floyd Counties

With its first expansion into the state, Lumos will deliver fast, reliable fiber internet to more than 81K homes and small businesses.

HIGH POINT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, announced its inaugural expansion into Indiana, bringing 100% Fiber Optic Internet to Clark and Floyd Counties. With this expansion, Lumos will build over 1,200 miles of 100% Fiber Optic Internet, providing Indiana's homes and small businesses with fast and reliable internet access.

Lumos' fiber optic network will be available to over 81,000 addresses in the cities of Charlestown, Jeffersonville and New Albany and the towns of Sellersburg and Clarksville. With Lumos' network, communities will gain access to the latest fiber optic technology, providing faster speeds than traditional cable or DSL and designed to meet their work, school, health, entertainment and everyday needs.

"We are excited to bring ultra-high-speed fiber internet to Hoosier communities," Lumos CEO Brian Stading said. "This expansion connects more families and businesses to the reliable connectivity needed to thrive in today’s digital world. As we grow our footprint in the Midwest, Lumos remains committed to empowering Hoosier communities and fostering a brighter future for everyone we serve."

Fiber internet is not just about faster speeds; it is the key to economic development and opportunity. In today's world, where reliable connectivity is critical, fiber provides the speed and capacity necessary for businesses to thrive and communities to grow.

Lumos' expansion received widespread support from local Indiana leaders, eager to have a next-generation fiber optic network to enable the gig economy in their communities.

"Charlestown is excited to welcome Lumos Fiber to our community," said Charlestown Mayor Treva Hodges. "Reliable, high-quality internet service is critical infrastructure that enables our residents to remain connected whether for work or play."

"We welcome this private investment in 21st century infrastructure within the Town of Sellersburg by Lumos," Sellersburg Town Council President Brad Amos said. "We look forward to our residents and businesses utilizing this advanced fiber technology in this modern world. If the pandemic of 2020 taught us anything, it is how important reliable high-speed internet access is in our everyday lives."

Lumos is working fast to bring fiber optic technology to the region, with the team breaking ground earlier in March. Residents are encouraged to follow Lumos on social media for additional updates. To find out if your neighborhood will have access to Lumos' 100% Fiber Optic Internet or to enroll in email updates, please visit www.lumosfiber.com/builtforthefuture.

About Lumos: Lumos delivers 100% Fiber Optic Internet, Whole-Home Wi-Fi, voice, and streaming to over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across ten Eastern and Midwestern states. We believe that the possibilities of tomorrow cannot be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. That’s why we’re building a 100% Fiber Optic network from the ground up for communities, backed by local, expert customer service. An Internet built for that most hopeful of all things – the future. Because whatever the future holds, we make it faster. Learn more at www.LumosFiber.com.

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