LANCASTER, Ohio – A major broadband expansion is underway in Lancaster, Ohio, as Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel), moves forward with construction to extend its fiber-optic network. The project, which began in the summer of 2024, is set to expand high-speed internet service to an additional 10,000 homes and businesses by late 2025.
Local leaders see the expansion as a win for the community.
“I am excited to welcome new investment from a company that is already part of Lancaster and will be delivering to our residents and businesses better options for high-quality internet,” said Lancaster Mayor Don McDaniel.
Currently, Glo Fiber’s 100% fiber-optic broadband is available to more than 4,000 homes and businesses in Lancaster. With construction continuing throughout the year, residents will be notified in advance and can check service availability at Glo Fiber’s website.
What Glo Fiber Brings to Lancaster
Glo Fiber is positioning itself as a next-generation broadband provider, offering:
- Blazing-fast speeds up to 5 gigabits per second (Gbps) for both downloads and uploads
- No long-term contracts and transparent pricing
- Whole Home Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity
- Locally-based customer support
“We are excited to continue our fiber-to-the-home expansion in Lancaster,” said Chris Kyle, Vice President of Industry Affairs & Regulatory at Shentel. “As we continue to grow throughout Ohio, we look forward to bringing our award-winning fiber service to even more residents and businesses.”
Glo Fiber’s fiber-to-the-home technology is powered by Shentel’s 16,000-mile fiber network, providing low latency and high reliability, which has made it a sought-after broadband option across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.
The Bigger Picture: Expanding Fiber Across Ohio
This isn’t Glo Fiber’s first major push into Ohio’s broadband market. The company has been rapidly expanding into other communities, including Steubenville and Frederick County, Maryland, as part of its mission to deliver fiber-optic broadband to underserved and growing regions.
With increased demand for reliable, high-speed internet—driven by remote work, online education, and streaming—Glo Fiber’s expansion is part of a broader effort to bring next-generation connectivity to more homes and businesses.
For those looking to sign up, check availability, or track construction progress, Glo Fiber encourages residents to visit Glo Fiber’s website.
What’s Next?
With an estimated completion date in late 2025, Lancaster residents and business owners will soon have access to one of the fastest broadband networks in the region. The expansion is expected to improve internet reliability, competition, and affordability, giving customers more choices beyond traditional cable and DSL providers.
As construction continues, Glo Fiber will be sending notices to affected areas, ensuring that more Ohioans get connected to fiber-fast speeds in the near future.