Lumos – a leading fiber-optic Internet and total home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic – announced its expansion into the state of Kentucky with a nearly $150 million investment to build 1,300+ miles of its network in areas of Jefferson County and Louisville.
Lumos will provide opportunities for families and businesses to access fiber internet through scalable plans and options to meet their exact needs. As society grows to become more digitally dependent, we can no longer depend on the copper infrastructure built by cable and telephone companies. And fast and reliable internet is no longer an option but a necessity as society continues to learn, work and connect online.
With Lumos’ 100% fiber-optic Internet, the following communities in Louisville and Jefferson County will have access to the internet with equally fast upload and download speeds: Jeffersontown, Saint Matthews, Shively, Lyndon, Middletown, Douglas Hills, Hurstbourne, Prospect, Graymoor-Devondale, Anchorage and other areas in the Louisville Metro.
Along with the inaugural expansion of its ultra-fast internet into Kentucky, Lumos also welcomes Grace Simrall as Kentucky Director of Market Development. Previously, Grace served as the Chief of Civic Innovation and Technology of Louisville Metro Government, where she created the first-of-its-kind unified Communication Services Franchise agreement. During her tenure with the city, Simrall led the construction of over 100 linear miles of municipal fiber lighting city buildings, traffic signals, public safety equipment, public Wi-Fi and other public digital infrastructure.
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“We are rapidly growing, and this investment in Kentucky represents our commitment to expansion and service in underserved communities. At Lumos, our mission is to ensure communities have the opportunity to access fast and reliable internet, and we’re proud to serve as the first fiber provider in many of the areas we’re expanding into.”
- Brian Stading, Lumos CEO
“Reliable high-speed internet access is essential to building a community where everyone can succeed. We welcome and appreciate Lumos’ important investment into our city and look forward to working with them as they create a more connected Louisville.”
- Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg
“Grace led Louisville to be the country’s most widely recognized civic innovation and technology team. She is a champion for digital inclusion, and her work as a trailblazer in Louisville aligns with Lumos’ mission to reach the underserved. We are excited to welcome her onboard as we know she will continue to positively impact the communities she serves by bridging the digital divide.”
• ⁃ Lumos’ VP of Market Development, Derek Kelly
