Residents and Businesses Get New FTTP Service
New Knoxville, Ohio, November 12, 2024: NKTelco is expanding its multi-gigabit fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) network in Darke County, OH. Flight Fiber will now be available to both residents and businesses in Arcanum, part of the West Central OH footprint served by NKTelco.
As a leading all-fiber broadband provider, NKTelco’s Flight Fiber will deliver more speed and reliability to power all smart-home devices, streaming, education, work from home and entertainment needs. Upon completion, Flight Fiber will reach 1,450 residents and businesses and will also support video and phone service needs.
Flight Fiber is part of a $2M capital investment NKTelco is making in the community. This all-fiber broadband network is cutting-edge technology to ensure that the community stays competitive.
“Our expansion plans are complete, and we are looking forward to bringing Flight Fiber to Arcanum. Construction will begin in the 4th quarter 2024 and we anticipate customers will be connected to our fiber service in 2025”, said Preston Meyer, President and General Manager of NKTelco. “Arcanum is a vibrant community, and we believe Flight Fiber will provide benefits to everyone in the area.”
“We are pleased to be a part of this community project and believe this is a significant step forward for our Village. Flight Fiber will open new possibilities for growth, innovation and connectivity for all residents. Progress in Villages is often slow, but the deployment of Flight Fiber will deliver infrastructure we can grow and expand”, said Village Administrator/Chief of Police Marcus Ballinger. “We believe that investing in modern technology positions our Village for a more connected future, enabling us to compete on a larger scale while preserving the close-knit community we all cherish. The implementation of fiber broadband will not only drive economic development but also attract new families and businesses to our area, fostering long-term growth. We are grateful for NKTelco’s continued commitment to our community and look forward to thepositive impact Flight Fiber will bring to our Village”, said Ballinger.
About NKTelco:
NKTelco, a local fiber provider established in 1905, supplies data, voice, and video services to residential and business customers across Auglaize, Mercer, Shelby, Miami, and Darke Counties in West Central Ohio. With a legacy of expanding its fiber network to deliver top-tier service, NKTelco has been part of the Schurz Communications family of broadband properties since 2021. Included in the portfolio of Schurz broadband properties are Antietam Broadband, Burlington Telecom, Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Long Lines Broadband and Orbitel Communications.
Contact:
Preston Meyer
President and General Manager
pmeyer@nktelco.com