RUSTON, La., November 21, 2024 – RightFiber has agreed in principle to acquire the City of Ruston’s fiber optic broadband network. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. RightFiber will continue serving existing business customers at that time.
“This acquisition represents our commitment to delivering future-proof technology to Ruston’s thriving community and expands our company’s operations into the vibrant northern Louisiana area,” said Ritter Communications CEO Heath Simpson. “We plan to expand our 100% fiber network not only within the business community but to Ruston residential neighborhoods as well, positioning the area as a regional broadband leader and making it a Gigabit City.”
RightFiber brings with it the ‘Right by You’ pledge, the company’s service guarantee to its customers and the communities they call home. The company stands by a model of offering customers the very best in available technology and customer service while serving as a trusted community partner.
“RightFiber’s personal approach and future-minded vision set them apart as a service provider,” said Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker. “As a dedicated municipal partner, RightFiber is invested in the success and growth of our community.
“The City of Ruston has taken proactive steps in planning for the growing need for top-tier fiber broadband. The decision to engage with RightFiber demonstrates their strategic foresight even further, which is focused on the growth and prosperity of their residents,” said Ritter Communications CRO Kyle Keith. “We’re honored to support the economic growth of this community.”
RightFiber, a brand of Ritter Communications, is headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Ritter Communications is proud to provide homes, schools and businesses in the Mid-South with advanced communications technology. For over 115 years, the company’s formula for success has been the relentless pursuit of delivering best-in-class technology paired with a world-class customer-focused experience.
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RightFiber proudly serves homes, schools and businesses across the Mid-South with advanced communications technology and is known as a premier bandwidth infrastructure platform providing broadband fiber, telecom, video and hosted services. RightFiber invests heavily in the communities served by deploying best-in-class technology while coupling it with a world-class customer-focused experience. A brand of Ritter Communications, RightFiber is headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Ritter Communications serves customers in Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky and Louisiana. RightFiber brings over 115 years of experience and is committed to doing Right by You. For more information, visit RightFiber.com.