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JONESBORO, Ark. (January 16, 2023) – Residents in Russellville and Morrilton neighborhoods will soon have access to affordable, fiber internet. Ritter Communications, the largest privately held telecommunications service provider serving exclusively the Mid-South, will complete two infrastructure projects for those areas totaling a combined $4.3 million, bringing the company’s award-winning RightFiber services to the communities. RightFiber is among the elite ranks of the fastest residential internet providers, powered by 100% fiber optic technology delivering the most reliable internet, TV and phone to serviceable homes with speeds up to 5 Gig.

“We’re proud to be expanding RightFiber into new communities every month,” said Ritter Communications CEO Alan Morse. “The services we bring are an affordable, high-quality option that brings new opportunities for families to flourish in today’s digital world.”

“Russellville has been a growing community and is poised to see exponential growth in the near future,” said Russellville Mayor Fred Teague. “High-speed, reliable internet is something that will continue moving us forward and this investment by Ritter Communications provides just that.”

“Morrilton is a great community with much to offer,” said Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer. “This investment by Ritter Communications offers current and potential residents the broadband services they need to call our community home.”

Visit RightFiber.com to check availability and learn more about the internet service options offered in your neighborhood. RightFiber’s initial construction areas will be notified when services are available by door tags, mail, yard signs and door-to-door team members.

Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Ritter Communications is proud to serve homes, schools and businesses in the Mid-South with advanced communications technology. For over 115 years, their 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, the latest fiber-to-the-home internet service from Ritter Communications, offers the most reliable, highest performing, symmetrical multi-gigabit-speeds available in Arkansas and West Tennessee. This service ranks among the elite, fastest internet providers in the country with speeds up to 5 Gig that is ideal for streaming, gaming, video conferencing and homes with multiple smart devices. RightFiber brings over 115 years of telecom experience from Ritter Communications to your neighborhood and is committed to doing Right by You^®. For more information, visit RightFiber.com.

Ritter Communications is the largest privately held telecommunications provider serving exclusively the Mid-South, offering world-class broadband fiber, telecom, video, cloud and data center services. The company has grown rapidly over the years, investing millions recently in technology infrastructure and is now serving 148 communities and more than 51,000 customers in Arkansas, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee. Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Ritter Communications invests heavily in the communities it serves by deploying proven, best-in-class infrastructure and technology, while coupling it with a world-class customer-focused experience. For more information visit RitterBusiness.com.

Media Coverage:

Telecompetitor - https://www.telecompetitor.com/ritter-expands-rightfiber-service/

Telecom Ramblings - https://newswire.telecomramblings.com/2024/01/russellville-and-morrilton-gaining-100-fiber-internet/

Broadband Communities - https://bbcmag.com/dual-fiber-projects-in-arkansas/

Telecompaper - https://www.telecompaper.com/news/ritter-starts-full-fibre-projects-in-russellville-morrilton--1488203

Fiber Broadband Association - https://fiberbroadband.org/2024/01/16/russellville-and-morrilton-gaining-100-fiber-internet/

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