Windstream Boosts Web Speeds in 600 Markets

Windstream (NASDAQ:WIN) has completed service upgrades in approximately 600 markets across 12 states to bring faster Internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps to residential and small business customers. The upgrades come on the heels of Windstream's September announcement of faster speed availability in 250 initial markets.

The company also announced Project Excel, a $250 million program intended to accelerate the company's plans to further upgrade broadband speeds, allow for future network capacity needs, and improve reliability. This program is funded entirely by proceeds from the sale of Windstream's data center business.