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Metronet Connects First Killeen Residents to 100% Fiber-Optic Internet

EVANSVILLE, Ind.-- 01/16/2025 --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metronet, recognized as PCMag’s “Fastest Major ISP in the Country” for two consecutive years, has officially launched in Killeen, Texas, with the first residents gaining access to its 100% fiber-optic internet service. Residents can access speeds up to 5 gigabits per second, while businesses can reach up to 10 gigabits per second.

Construction in Killeen began in the spring of 2024, and the network will continue to expand neighborhood by neighborhood. As installations progress, more homes and businesses will gain access to Metronet’s state-of-the-art internet services.

Metronet’s advanced fiber-optic network provides symmetrical speeds, enabling seamless upload and download performance for residents and businesses. Interested customers can visit metronet.com/tx/killeen for updates and service sign-ups.

“Metronet’s fiber-optic internet empowers communities with reliable, high-speed connectivity that supports today’s homes and businesses,” said Jill Cordes, a Metronet vice president. “We are proud to deliver Killeen residents and businesses a connection they can trust.”

As construction progresses, Killeen residents will see Metronet trucks in the area. Residents will receive communication by mail about construction activity in their neighborhood 30 days prior to the start date. Additional notifications, such as yard signs, will also inform residents of upcoming construction. Metronet crews will be identifiable by ID tags and branded vehicles.

Metronet plans to hire local market positions, sales and customer service professionals and service technicians to support the Killeen area. Those interested in joining the Metronet team can visit metronet.com/careers to search available positions and to submit applications.

Metronet has invested heavily in Texas, building fiber-optic networks to serve customers in Bryan and Copperas Cove, with plans to serve more Texas communities. To learn more visit metronet.com/tx.

About Metronet:

Metronet is PCMag's “Fastest Major ISP” for 2023 and 2024, providing multigigabit internet service to homes and businesses in cities like Colorado Springs, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Lexington, Norfolk, Tallahassee and more than 300 other communities across 18 states. Expanding its fiber-optic network in more than 90 communities at any one time, Metronet has become the country's largest and fastest growing privately owned fiber-to-the-home company. More information on the Evansville, Ind.-based company can be found at metronet.com.

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