Lumos begins process of bringing fiber optic internet to Wilmington-area homes, businesses

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A leading fiber optic internet provider has completed engineering in New Hanover County and plans to begin construction soon.

Lumos recently made the announcement, nearly a year after making a $56 million investment in April of 2023 to bring the service to residents and businesses of New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington.

Lumos plans to provide portions of Wilmington and Carolina Beach, as well as the communities of Ogden, Myrtle Grove, Castle Hayne, and Wrightsboro, with 655 miles of the latest fiber optic technology.

“Lumos remains steadfast in its mission to deliver uninterrupted, accessible, 100% Fiber Optic Internet that has the capacity for today’s Internet needs and that anticipates tomorrow’s,” said Brian Stading, Lumos CEO. “We are committed to providing New Hanover residents with the best connection possible, improving their quality of life.”

Fiber internet enables smooth operations of current and future technology needs. Innovations in telemedicine, remote working or learning, video streaming, entertainment and more demand a reliable and fast connection that traditional cables will not be able to provide, according to a press release.

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