i3 Broadband says it plans to deploy fiber to the premises (FTTP) infrastructure in “select communities” in Metro East and West St. Louis County, MO. The FTTP deployment has begun and i3 expects the roll out to continue for slightly over two years.
The service provider says it expects to spend $300 million on the initiative. “Expanding our network in West St. Louis County and Metro East will further enhance the area’s position as a hub for business while improving the quality of life for those that live and work in these areas,” said Paul Cronin, CEO of i3 Broadband. “With this exciting expansion and plans to add additional area cities to our network in the future, we’re continuing to deliver on our long-term vision of offering communities the fastest and most reliable fiber optic network in the market.”
"With the introduction of i3 Broadband into West St. Louis County, more users of broadband services will be able to connect with the internet at higher speeds and be more productive at home and the office,” commented Mark Harder, councilman for St. Louis County District 7. “Additional options for these services are good for residents, guaranteeing the most competitive broadband technology money can buy. I look forward to seeing i3 Broadband in action."
i3 Broadband has operated in Missouri since August 2021, when it established an office in St. Peters to support a $100 million multi-year FTTP deployment. The company says it is now hiring local sales and customer service professionals as well as service technicians to support the new FTTP deployments.
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