Shentel Completes Fiber-to-the-Home Upgrade in Buchanan, Virginia
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
Jennifer.McDowell@emp.shentel.com
540-984-5055
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/be9b6d3b-4519-4d2e-9c0f-e64b757fb86c
Shentel Fiber Truck
Shentel Fiber truck being dispatched to the Buchanan area to oversee the final upgrades.
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