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Lumos today announced several leadership promotions that further strengthen the company’s operating foundation as it continues to grow and scale its fiber broadband footprint. The company also announced that Chief Executive Officer Brian Stading plans to retire at the end of the first quarter, following a thoughtful and well-planned transition.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider and network infrastructure leader, is proud to announce that the team broke ground on its 3,000-mile fiber installation in DuPage and Cook Counties, a milestone in the company’s expansion into the Illinois market.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and network infrastructure leader, today announced its expansion in Charleston County, South Carolina. As part of this initiative, Lumos will build more than 500 miles of fiber infrastructure, bringing high-speed internet to over 50,000 homes, small businesses, and multifamily communities in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding area.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider and network infrastructure leader, today announced its fifth large-scale expansion in Ohio, bringing ultra-fast fiber internet to Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. As part of this initiative, Lumos will build nearly 3,000 miles of new fiber infrastructure, delivering fast, reliable connectivity to homes, small businesses, and multifamily communities across the region.

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, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, today announced its debut in Georgia, with an investment of 5,000 miles of fiber optic internet. As part of its first expansion into the state, Lumos will provide more than 320,000 homes and businesses in Georgia communities with access to life-changing internet.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, today announced its growth into Florida with an investment of nearly 7,500 miles of fiber optic internet. This expansion marks Lumos' eighth state of operation and will bring ultra-high-speed, reliable internet to over 30 communities statewide, passing nearly 500,000 homes and small businesses.

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.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, today announced its inaugural expansion into Alabama, its sixth state of operation. This expansion will lay over 1,300 miles of fiber, providing reliable, high-speed internet to underserved communities and families throughout the Birmingham Metro.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, today announced a $246 million investment with its inaugural expansion for homes and businesses in DuPage and Cook County, Illinois.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, announced its expansion into Stark County, Ohio, bringing an almost $150 million investment of more than 2,000 miles of its 100% Fiber Optic network to the state!

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, today announced expansion into Summit County, Ohio, with a nearly $110 million investment to build over 1,400 miles of its 100% Fiber Optic network. With its arrival into Summit County, Lumos will provide homes and small businesses with access to the best technology for remote work, telemedicine, entertainment and all of life's digital needs.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, earned recognition from Calix for its recent industry-leading sustainability initiatives.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, today announced its expansion into the state of Kentucky with a nearly $150 million investment to build over 1,300 miles of its network in parts of Jefferson County and Louisville.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider based in High Point, North Carolina, today announced its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), an initiative aimed at reducing corporate greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, announced today that it will return as the official fiber internet and Wi-Fi provider for the 2024 Wyndham Championship. Lumos' service will enhance the tournament experience for organizers, players, spectators and the Greensboro community.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, today announced its expansion into the state of Ohio with a $230 million investment to build nearly 2,000 miles of its 100% Fiber Optic network, providing homes and small businesses in Mahoning and Trumbull County with access to life-changing internet.

Today Lumos, a software company centralizing the management of apps and identities for IT and security teams, announced its $35M Series B financing led by Scale Venture Partners with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Harpoon Ventures, Neo and others. Lumos revenue has grown 9x since its last fundraise, and has won over top enterprise customers like Pinterest, MongoDB, and GitHub. It has done this by enabling both IT and Security teams to discover and manage an organization’s apps—all with the goal of automating IT tickets, protecting against identity-based breaches and decreasing software spend.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, broke ground yesterday in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, OneSpartanburg. With this expansion, thousands of homes and small businesses in Upstate S.C. will have access to Lumos' ultra-fast internet.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, announced today that it received over $1.2 million from South Carolina’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Capital Project Fund Grant Program.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, announced the completion of engineering in New Hanover County, North Carolina, with plans to begin construction soon.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, broke ground yesterday in Clayton, North Carolina, in partnership with the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, signaling the start of its construction process to build its 100% Fiber Optic Internet network. With this expansion, thousands of homes and small businesses in Clayton will have access to Lumos' ultra-fast internet.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, is sponsoring the Fierce Telecom 2023 U.S. Broadband Summit in Washington D.C., Nov. 15-17, 2023. Lumos’ VP of Market Development, Derek Kelly, will speak in the Nov. 16 panel “Fiber for all - Challenges in Deployment, Fiber Economics & the Last Mile.”

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, today announced its expansion into Greenville County, South Carolina, with nearly a $100 million investment to build out over 775 miles of its ultra-fast network throughout the county.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, celebrated the launch of its services in Crozet, Virginia, at the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, where the company is the presenting sponsor. Lumos began construction in Crozet in June 2022, installing 60 miles of fiber to provide fast, reliable internet access to more than 2,000 households.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, commemorated its launch in Goldsboro, North Carolina, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends HV Brown Hall. The company, which was previously named a recipient of a Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grant, will connect over 15,000 underserved homes in the Goldsboro area, including nearly 100% within city limits, and provide opportunities for residents to participate in an increasingly digital society.

Lumos is pleased to announce its selection as the Technology & Data Institute’s (TDI) broadband partner for the “Borderless Classroom” Pilot in Guilford County Schools, making Lumos the in-home high-speed internet provider for students across the county. TDI and Lumos are already working to bring this critical digital infrastructure to select houses.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, received franchise approval in the Cities of Columbia, West Columbia, and Irmo, South Carolina. With these agreements in hand, Lumos will deploy the equipment necessary to provide the region with access to its high-speed fiber-optic network. As part of the franchise agreement, Lumos will also provide free, high-speed internet service to select public parks and recreational areas in Columbia and Irmo.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, celebrates continued progress in Wayne County, North Carolina, as a recipient of a Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grant. Funding from this grant will support the company’s earlier investment to build its Fiber Optic network to over 14,000 underserved homes in Goldsboro.

Today, Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, and Orange County celebrated the launch of the company's service in the County with a ribbon cutting at the Orange County Rural Fire Station #2 in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Lumos' network will bring reliable, high-speed Internet access to previously unserved and underserved areas, empowering residents and small businesses with enhanced digital experiences.

Lumos and CPI Security are partnering to provide homeowners in the Southeast with ultra-fast total home Wi-Fi that will better support their customized smart home security systems. Lumos is the leading 100% Fiber Optic internet and Total Home Wi-Fi Service Provider in the Mid-Atlantic. CPI Security is the largest privately held security and home automation company in the Southeast.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, celebrated its launch in Mebane, North Carolina, with a ribbon cutting at the Mebane Historical Museum and co-hosted by the Alamance Chamber. The company's network will provide reliable, high-speed internet service to nearly 100% of homes within Mebane city limits. It will also be the first fiber-optic internet provider for many.

Today, Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, announced it will be the official fiber internet and Wi-Fi provider of the 2023 Wyndham Championship. Lumos’ service will be integral in elevating the tournament experience for event organizers, players, spectators and the community.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, celebrated its launch in Burlington, North Carolina, with a ribbon cutting adjacent to the Burlington Athletic Stadium. The company's network will bring reliable, high-speed internet service to the community, empowering residents and small businesses with enhanced digital experiences as the first fiber-optic internet provider for many.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, today announced an investment of over $50 million in Johnston and Harnett County, North Carolina, to bring its 100% Fiber Optic Internet services to residents and businesses in the area. These expansions mark the company’s fourth and fifth new market announcement in 2023.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, announced today its $56 million investment to bring 100% Fiber Optic Internet services to residents and businesses of New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington.

Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, announced today its expansion into Spartanburg County, South Carolina, bringing 706 miles of the latest fiber optic technology to the region. This expansion comes on the heels of the company's inaugural investment in the state of $100 million into Richland and Lexington Counties.

Lumos, the region's fastest 100% Fiber Optic Internet company, is excited to announce a new ultra-high-speed Internet plan aimed at digital equity that, when paired with the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal initiative that also gives qualifying families a $30 discount on their monthly Internet bill, will be free for eligible families.

Lumos is pleased to announce that they will be making a significant technology infrastructure investment in South Carolina’s Richland and Lexington Counties, bringing ultra-high-speed 100% Fiber Optic Internet service across the greater Columbia area. The expansion will blanket the region with nearly 1,200 miles of the latest fiber optic technology, with a capital investment of more than $100 million and the first investment from the company in the South Carolina region.

Lumos is pleased to announce that they will be making a significant technology infrastructure investment in the Lynchburg, Virginia region specifically across Bedford and Campbell counties, bringing ultra-high-speed 100% Fiber Optic Internet service to approximately 18,000 residents and businesses across the local area. The expansion will blanket the region with nearly 300 miles of the latest fiber-optic technology, with a capital investment of more than $20 million.

Lumos, the region’s fastest 100% Fiber Optic Internet company, is excited to announce their new Chief Legal Officer, A. J. Brown, who will be leading the company's legal, regulatory and government affairs work. Brown will be instrumental in executing the brand’s aggressive growth plan as Lumos continues toward their goal of delivering 100% Fiber Optic Internet to one million homes over the next five years.

Lumos has received franchise approvals from the cities of Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, which will allow the company to build nearly 900 miles of the latest fiber optic technology featuring 100 Gig speed capacity while reaching more than 85,000 residents and small businesses. In addition, Lumos will generate jobs in the region with its plan to hire local sales, service and support teams.

Lumos will make a significant impact in Durham and Orange Counties, bringing ultra-high-speed 100% Fiber Optic Internet service to approximately 35,000 residents and businesses across the local area. The expansion will blanket the region with more than 600 miles of the latest fiber-optic technology, with a capital investment of approximately $50 million.

Lumos – a leading regional 100% Fiber Optic Internet company – is pleased to announce that the brand is a recipient of the 2022 Alamance County GREAT Grant. The GREAT (Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology) program funds the deployment of broadband in unserved local areas, with grants helping to bring high-speed internet to thousands of North Carolinians.

Today, North Carolina’s NorthState and Virginia’s Lumos Networks announce the launch of a new, unified brand, Lumos, and the appointment of a new CEO, Brian Stading (formerly Ziply’s COO). The launch of the new Lumos brand underscores the company’s mission to deliver uninterrupted, accessible 100% fiber internet that not only handles today’s internet needs but anticipates tomorrow’s.

Lumos will be making a big impact on the Tidewater region of Virginia, bringing ultra-high-speed fiber internet service to nearly 85,000 residents and businesses across the Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth communities. The Lumos expansion will blanket the region with over 760 miles of the latest fiber optic technology featuring 100 Gig speed capacity at a cost of over $83M. In addition, Lumos will generate jobs in the region with its plan to hire local sales, service and support teams.

Thousands of homes and businesses in Virginia will soon have access to a state-of-the-art, 100% fiber-optic network from Lumos, a premier provider of fiber-to-the-premise internet. In a continued expansion of its ultra-high-speed fiber internet service, Lumos announced an accelerated construction schedule for expansion in Virginia, adding more than 12,000 homes and businesses across five communities by the end of 2022.

Consumers and businesses in the Alleghany Highlands now have access to a state-of-the-art, 100% fiber network from Lumos, a premier provider of fiber-to-the-premises internet. Lumos now offers direct fiber connections to the internet at speeds the region has never had before, eliminating the digital divide and placing Alleghany Highlands at the forefront of the gig economy. With the completion of this project, Alleghany Highlands leapfrogs a generation enabling an economic boom and the ability to attract gig workers who want to live, learn, work, and thrive in the region.

Lumos and NorthState, a regional provider of fiber-to-the-premises, multi-gigabit broadband internet for residences and businesses, has strategically strengthened its executive leadership team by adding new members to support the company’s growth plans. This newly formed executive leadership team will drive the strategic direction of the company setting the stage for rapid growth in North Carolina and Virginia and into other parts of the Mid-Atlantic.