Warren County, OH, and altafiber announce fiber partnership

Warren County (OH) and altafiber announced a new partnership to bring gigabit high-speed broadband fiber Internet access to approximately 52,000 addresses over the next 36-48 months. Upon completion of the project, 100 percent of Warren County’s single-family residences will have access to fiber-based Internet. altafiber’s total investment in the project will be approximately $100 million, which includes bringing fiber to 50,000 Single Family Units, as well as 2,000 Multi-Dwelling Units. Warren County’s Board of County Commissioners has approved an additional $4.8 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support the project. In addition, altafiber’s Smart City organization, UniCity, will provide Warren County with up to $200,000 in funding to construct public Wi-Fi improvements. Warren County can utilize the funding on a project of its choice, such as providing Wi-Fi in public parks or on public transit.