Metronet today announced that construction of its ultra-high-speed 100% fiber optic network has officially begun in Bellbrook. Metronet’s fully funded multimillion-dollar investment in Bellbrook will provide residents and businesses throughout the city with access to Metronet’s future-proof fiber optic internet. Upon completion of Metronet’s state-of-the-art multi-gigabit network, Bellbrook will join the country’s internet elite as a Certified Gigabit City.

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Construction of Metronet's 100% fiber optic network begins in Bellbrook. (Photo: Business Wire)

Construction has begun in the northwest corner of the city near Possum Run Road and will expand rapidly throughout the community with the first customers expected to be connected by the fall of 2023. As construction continues throughout the city, customers may sign up for presale to indicate their interest and prioritize service installation once available. Those interested in Metronet services may visit metronet.com to be notified once their address is available for installation and to access the presale.

“The City of Bellbrook is thrilled to welcome Metronet as they begin building an ultra-high-speed 100% fiber optic network within the community,” said Mayor Mike Schweller. “Metronet’s presence in Bellbrook will provide residents and businesses with another option that will propel our city forward by promoting economic development, improving service and competition and the overall well-being for those that call our community home.”

“At Metronet, we pride ourselves on helping communities thrive by ensuring that more residents and businesses have access to our advanced 100% fiber optic internet. As we have seen recently, internet you can count on is essential to so many aspects of our daily lives,” said Ben Ruzick, Metronet Government Affairs Director. “We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to provide the City of Bellbrook with an ultra-high-speed fiber optic network that will support the community for many years to come.”

Bellbrook residents will begin seeing Metronet trucks throughout the area as construction activities expand throughout the community. Residents will receive communication by mail about construction activity in their neighborhood 30 days prior to starting. Additional messaging, such as yard signs, will also be provided to notify residents of when construction is beginning in their neighborhood. Metronet crews are identified by ID tags and branded Metronet vehicles. To check the status of Metronet’s construction in your area and to sign up to be notified when Metronet services are available to be installed in your home or business, please visit construction.Metronetinc.com.

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

City officials interested in adding their community to Metronet’s growing list of “Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet” may visit metronet.com/gigabit-city or contact Eddie Massengale, Metronet Sr. Director of Business Development & Government Affairs at Eddie.Massengale@Metronet.com or call 423-280-9031.

About Metronet:

Metronet is the nation’s largest independently owned, 100% fiber optic company headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. The customer-focused company provides cutting-edge fiber optic communication services, including high-speed Fiber Internet and full-featured Fiber Phone. Metronet started in 2005 with one fiber optic network in Greencastle, Indiana. Since then, Metronet and its affiliates have grown to serve and construct networks in more than 250 communities across Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Wisconsin, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Metronet is committed to bringing state-of-the-art telecommunication services to communities — services that are comparable or superior to those offered in large metropolitan areas. By offering XGS PON technology, Metronet can easily carry its communities into the future of multi-gigabit service. Metronet has been recognized by PC Mag as one of the Top 10 Fastest ISPs in North Central United States in 2020 and Top 10 ISPs with Best Gaming Quality Index in 2021. Broadband Now has recognized Metronet as the Top 3 Fastest Internet Providers and Fastest Fiber Providers in the Nation in 2020, and #1 Fastest Mid-Sized Internet Provider in two states in 2020. In 2020, Metronet was awarded the Vectren Energy Safe Digging Partner Award from Vectren. For more information, visit www.Metronet.com.

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