Construction will soon begin in Franklin County, bringing ultra-fast, reliable internet to 11 cities and communities.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, today announced its expansion into Franklin County, Ohio, its fourth large-scale build in the state. This expansion will lay over 1,000 miles of fiber, providing ultra-high-speed, reliable internet to residents and businesses throughout the Columbus Metro.

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Lumos continues its expansion in Ohio, reaching 100,000 more homes and businesses across the Columbus Metro. Construction to begin soon. (Photo: Business Wire)

Recognizing the need for improved internet access across the county, Lumos aims to meet community demand for superior connectivity, affordable pricing and a wider range of broadband choices.

"Our team has hit the ground running in Ohio, and residents have made one thing clear—they want better internet options," said Brian Stading, CEO of Lumos. "We're excited to bring industry-leading fiber technology to Franklin County, giving people better access to work, school, telemedicine, and all the online activities that keep them connected and moving forward. Our fiber internet truly changes people's lives."

Lumos will be the first fiber provider for households and businesses in portions of the Franklin County market. By installing state-of-the-art infrastructure, Lumos will deliver ultra-fast 100% Fiber Optic Internet to major cities and communities, including the City of Columbus, the City of Westerville, Blendon Township, Mifflin Township, Clinton Township, Minerva Park, Linden, Arlington Park, Bridgeview, Somerset and Argyle Park.

With no reliance on public grants, Lumos' investment is a testament to its commitment to Franklin County, paving the way for sustained economic and technological development. By expanding broadband access across the Columbus Metro, Lumos will support local workers and businesses, equip students for online learning and help families stay connected to essential online services.

“I appreciate Lumos’ continued commitment to investing in Ohio,” U.S. Senator Jon Husted stated. “They are bringing competition to not just rural counties but also to neighborhoods that have been left on the wrong side of the digital divide. Bringing Fiber to an additional 110,000 homes and businesses demonstrates confidence in our great state, a commitment to central Ohio, and I believe it will be transformative for the residents of Linden."

"This investment in Columbus' fiber optic infrastructure will further progress towards our goal of closing the digital divide," said City of Columbus Council member Nick Bankston. "An investment in our fiber is an investment in our people and will allow our city to capitalize on our ever-growing role as a tech hub in the Midwest."

Engineering work for the expansion is underway, and construction will begin in the first half of 2025. Residents will receive communication by mail once construction begins and are encouraged to follow Lumos on the social media channels linked below. To find out if your neighborhood will have access to Lumos' 100% Fiber Optic Internet or to enroll in email updates, please visit https://www.lumosfiber.com/local/oh/.

About Lumos: Lumos provides 100% Fiber Optic Internet, Whole-Home Wi-Fi, voice and streaming services to more than 475,000 homes, businesses and multi-family buildings in six states across the Eastern U.S. 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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