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Shentel Completes Fiber-to-the-Home Upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia

Shentel completes high-speed fiber-to-the-home upgrade in Buchanan, VA, enhancing internet service with speeds up to 8 Gbps for residential customers and 100 Gbps for businesses.

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Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) announced the completion of its fiber-to-the-home upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia, providing ultra-fast symmetrical internet speeds up to 8 Gbps for residential customers and 100 Gbps for business clients. The upgrade extends Shentel’s 100% fiber-optic network to approximately 1,000 homes and businesses in Buchanan and Botetourt County, alongside its suite of voice and video services. This investment emphasizes Shentel’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge connectivity and reliable service to its communities.

Shentel Completes Fiber-to-the-Home Upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia
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Key Points

  • Completed fiber-to-the-home upgrade in Buchanan, VA, extending high-speed internet to ~1,000 locations.
  • Offers symmetrical residential internet speeds up to 8 Gbps and business speeds up to 100 Gbps.
  • Shentel operates a 100% fiber-optic network spanning 19,800 route miles across eight contiguous eastern US states.

EDINBURG, Va., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Nasdaq: SHEN) today announced the completion of technology upgrades in Buchanan, Virginia, bringing fiber-to-the-home service to the community. The enhanced network delivers symmetrical internet speeds up to 8 Gbps for residential customers and up to 100 Gbps for business customers. Shentel’s 100% fiber-optic network is now available to approximately 1,000 homes and businesses in Buchanan and Botetourt County. In addition to high-speed internet service, Shentel also offers a full suite of voice and video services for both residential and business customers.

Existing customers may continue their current plans or upgrade to higher multi-gig speeds by calling 1-800-SHENTEL.

“This upgrade demonstrates our ongoing commitment to investing in the communities we serve and ensuring our network is ready for the future,” said Chris Kyle, Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs at Shentel. “Fiber-to-the-home technology creates a strong foundation for continued growth while giving residential and business customers access to faster speeds and an exceptional internet experience.”

Shentel takes great pride in several key differentiators compared to our competitors: 

  • Fiber-to-the-home technology with exceptional reliability
  • Multi-gig residential service with symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 8 Gbps
  • A full line of business data and voice services with speeds to 100 Gbps
  • Local customer service and operations teams dedicated to supporting the communities we serve

To learn more about Shentel Fiber, please visit www.shentel.com for residential service and www.shentelbusiness.com for commercial service. 

About Shenandoah Telecommunications
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high-speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to residential and commercial customers in eight contiguous states in the eastern United States. Shentel’s services include broadband internet, video, voice, high-speed Ethernet, dark fiber leasing, and managed network services. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 19,800 route miles of fiber. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

Media Contact:
Jennifer McDowell, Shentel
[email protected]
540-984-5055

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/be9b6d3b-4519-4d2e-9c0f-e64b757fb86c


Risks

  • Adoption risk: Customers may be hesitant or slow to upgrade to higher-speed service plans, impacting return on investment.
  • Competitive pressure from other broadband providers could limit market share growth in the region.
  • Infrastructure maintenance and operational risks associated with the deployment and upkeep of advanced fiber-optic networks.

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