Nation’s Fastest Internet Provider Expands Illinois Service Area

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’s investment will drive growth in our community by providing another option for fast, reliable fiber-optic internet,” said Round Lake Mayor Russell Kraly. “Access to Metronet’s multigigabit speeds can help attract new residents and businesses to our area.”

“At Metronet, we’re dedicated to delivering the fastest multigigabit speeds to residents and businesses,” said Ben Ruzick, a Metronet vice president. “We’re grateful for our partnership with Mayor Kraly and city leadership as we bring our reliable, ultra-high-speed network to Round Lake.”

Construction is slated to begin soon, with the first customers expected to receive service by early summer.

Residents and businesses interested in Metronet’s services can visit metronet.com/il/round-lake to sign up for pre-sale and construction updates.

Metronet’s 100% fiber-optic network provides symmetrical upload and download speeds, ensuring seamless video conferencing, streaming, gaming, and more. Recognized as the nation’s “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag for two years in a row, Metronet is committed to enhancing online quality of life for its customers.

Once construction begins, Round Lake residents will see Metronet trucks in the area. Residents will receive communication by mail about construction activity in their neighborhood 30 days prior to the start date. Additional notifications, such as yard signs, will also inform residents of upcoming construction. Metronet crews will be identifiable by ID tags and branded vehicles.

Metronet plans to hire local market management positions, sales and customer service professionals and service technicians to support the Round Lake area. Those interested in joining the Metronet team can visit metronet.com/careers to search available positions and to submit applications.

Metronet has made significant investments across Illinois, building fiber-optic networks to serve Bloomington-Normal, DeKalb, Geneva, Moline, Oswego, Plainfield, Rock Island, Romeoville, and dozens of other communities. For more information, visit metronet.com/il.

About Metronet:

Metronet is PCMag's “Fastest Major ISP” for 2023 and 2024, providing multigigabit internet service to homes and businesses in cities like Colorado Springs, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Lexington, Norfolk, Tallahassee and more than 300 other communities across 18 states. Expanding its fiber-optic network in more than 90 communities at any one time, Metronet has become the country's largest and fastest growing privately owned fiber-to-the-home company. More information on the Evansville, Ind.-based company can be found at metronet.com.

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