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Updated · Van Wert Independent · Jun 19
Paulding-Putnam Extends Fiber to Rural Van Wert County, Targeting 1,500 Miles
Updated
Updated · Van Wert Independent · Jun 19

Paulding-Putnam Extends Fiber to Rural Van Wert County, Targeting 1,500 Miles

1 articles · Updated · Van Wert Independent · Jun 19

Summary

  • Rural Van Wert County residents, including the Village of Scott and parts of Convoy, can now get Paulding-Putnam high-speed fiber service, with more nearby expansion planned this summer.
  • More than 600 miles of mainline fiber have already been built across northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana, and the cooperative said that network is slated to grow past 1,500 miles.
  • June 24 will bring a free Van Wert open house with sessions from 10 a.m. to noon and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., where residents and businesses can review packages, pricing and the co-op's Wi-Fi app.
  • Electric members attending can enter to win one of four $25 bill credits, while anyone signing up for fiber service at the event gets $50 off the first month.
  • Paulding-Putnam, which serves nearly 14,000 members in Ohio and Indiana, is also pitching business-grade internet for farms, small businesses and commercial users needing multi-gig speeds.

Insights

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