Leading fiber internet provider
announces expansion into Dover and
Kootenai, Idaho
KOOTENAI, Idaho, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ting Internet,
a division of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) (TSX: TC) announced today that
it is expanding its highly sought after service in the Greater Sandpoint region, bringing fiber
internet to Dover and Kootenai, Idaho.
Ting Internet's mission is to bring the speed and reliability of
true gigabit fiber internet, opening new opportunities for
communities across the United
States. Ting Internet pairs lightning-fast, low-latency,
ultra-reliable internet access with world-class support to give
customers an exceptional experience.
"We are grateful to be a part of the Greater Sandpoint community and to bring new
opportunities to local residents and businesses through fiber
internet," said Kari Saccomanno,
Ting Manager for the Greater Sandpoint
Area. "There's been a strong response from customers in
Sandpoint, and we're thrilled to
announce today that we're expanding our service to reach more
residents in our broader community."
Prior to Ting Internet's local launch, the Greater Sandpoint area was limited to an older
generation of cable internet. Cable internet transmits data through
a copper wiring infrastructure, which is often installed as a
shared service in neighborhoods and, as such, is prone to slower
service and network interruptions. However, with fiber internet you
do not share bandwidth with your neighbors, guaranteeing residents
and businesses higher speeds and service reliability.
"The city of Kootenai is very
excited to welcome Ting Internet. Local fiber internet access is a
new first-class service for everyone within our community, which is
especially important in the digital world that we live in," said
Nancy Lewis, Mayor of Kootenai. "Services like Ting Internet are
vital as our city continues to grow; they open new opportunities
and provide an excellent incentive for prospective residents
looking to move to our area."
The first Ting Internet customer in Sandpoint was lit in June 2018 and, thanks to resident interest and
proactive government participation, the service was able to expand
to the surrounding regions.
"We are excited to bring Ting's fiber internet to the
community," added Diane Brockway,
Council President, City of Dover.
"Fiber internet will be a great addition to the City of Dover and will help our residents and
local businesses thrive, which is critical as we continue to rely
on the internet more and more."
To integrate fiber internet within the community, Ting Internet
also provides bulk service to homeowners associations, apartment
complexes, and other multi-dwelling units. Locally, the Dover Bay
Property Owners Association worked with Ting Internet to secure a
bulk internet package, providing fiber internet to over one hundred
homes within its community.
Infrastructure work is underway in both cities, with fiber
internet access slated to launch later this year. With a
three-tiered pricing model and no data caps, Ting's symmetrical
residential internet is being offered in the Greater Sandpoint region at $39 per month for 50 Mbps; $69 per month for 200 Mbps; and $89 per month for Ting's gigabit fiber internet
with 1,000 Mbps.
Ting Internet also offers customizable plans for businesses of
all sizes, starting at $139 per
month. Enterprise internet service levels, installations and
pricing are customized to business needs and can be discussed with
the Ting Internet enterprise team.
Residents in Dover and
Kootenai, Idaho can pre-order Ting
Internet now at ting.com/greatersandpoint. A one-time, refundable
$9 pre-order is returned as a credit
on a customer's first bill.
For more information on Ting Internet, its services and pricing,
or to find regular updates, please visit ting.com/internet.
About Ting Internet
Ting Internet provides Crazy Fast Fiber Internet® in select U.S.
towns and cities. Ting Internet is committed to net neutrality and
the open internet. More than that, Ting Internet is committed to
being a part of improving the communities it serves by supporting
and championing local good works. Ting Internet sponsors local
programs, events, foundations, festivals, charities, and public
services everywhere we go, investing in the future of the towns we
serve.
About Tucows
Tucows is a provider of network access, mobile technology
services, domain names, and other internet services. Ting Internet
(https://ting.com/internet) delivers fixed fiber internet access
with outstanding customer support. Tucows' mobile services enabler
(MSE) platform provides network access, provisioning and billing
services for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). OpenSRS
(https://opensrs.com), Enom (https://www.enom.com), and Ascio
(https://ascio.com) combined manage approximately 25 million domain
names and millions of value-added services through a global
reseller network of over 36,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover
(https://hover.com) makes it easy for individuals and small
businesses to manage their domain names and email addresses. More
information can be found on Tucows' corporate website
(https://tucows.com).
Tucows, Ting, OpenSRS, Enom, and Hover are registered trademarks
of Tucows Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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