altafiber Continues Geographic Expansion into Northeast Ohio

CINCINNATI, Ohio - altafiber is pleased to announce the expansion of its cutting-edge 10-Gig XGS-PON fiber network into Northeast Ohio with the addition of approximately 100,000 addresses located in suburban areas of Akron and Cleveland. Construction in these geographies is currently scheduled to begin in early 2025.

The regional fiber broadband expansion plan in Summit, Portage, Geauga, and Cuyahoga Counties includes Tallmadge, Kent, Hudson, Twinsburg, Solon, Streetsboro, Stow, Aurora, and other surrounding communities. The build continues altafiber's expansion strategy as it delivers on its mission to provide individuals and businesses with the fastest, most reliable, future-proof fiber network. In addition, plans are being finalized to expand to additional communities in Northeast Ohio as well.

Access to reliable high-speed Internet is an essential service for residents and businesses to address hybrid work, virtual learning, telemedicine and many other essential daily activities. Ubiquitous gigabit connectivity is also a critical part of economic development efforts focused on business retention and attraction.

As the leading supplier of fiber-based services in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, altafiber has invested $2 billion into its fiber network to date. altafiber's network spans more than 16,000 route miles in the Midwest, including Greater Cincinnati, where the company offers fiber-based services to nearly 100 percent of business and single-family home addresses. In August 2023, altafiber announced it will bring fiber to approximately 400,000 homes outside of its incumbent territories, including new markets in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. altafiber has subsequently announced several new builds; a comprehensive overview of the company's geographic expansion may be found via this link.

altafiberhas a long history and progressive experience in providing and managing large and complex wireline and wireless projects. The company in 2021 became the first Internet Service Provider to introduce 2 gigabit speeds in Greater Cincinnati, and it anticipates introducing additional multi-gigabit solutions in the future. altafiber is also a trusted partner to small and medium-sized businesses and offers technology services including unified communications and security on top of its networking solutions.

"Gigabit connectivity is essential for individuals and families to fully participate in the modern economy, as well as access healthcare and educational opportunities," said Jason Praeter, President - Consumer & Small Business at altafiber. "We are excited to expand into Northeast Ohio and deliver an outstanding customer experience while fully engaging with these communities."

About altafiber

Cincinnati Bell is now doing business as "altafiber" in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The Company delivers integrated communications solutions to residential and business customers over its fiber-optic network including high-speed internet, video, voice and data. The Company also provides service in Hawai'i under the brand Hawaiian Telcom. In total, altafiber can deliver gigabit Internet to more than 1 million addresses in the territories it serves. For more information, please visit www.altafiber.com. The information on the Company's website is not incorporated by reference in this press release.