FORT SMITH, Ark. (August 29, 2024) – Many Fort Smith neighborhoods are set to gain access to cutting-edge, high-quality fiber optic internet, as construction has begun on a $6.3 million infrastructure investment by Ritter Communications. RightFiber, the company’s fiber-to-the-home service, will deliver multi-gig speeds and future-proof connectivity, transforming the community's digital landscape.
“Ritter Communications has proudly served the Fort Smith business community for over two years, providing fiber broadband, telecom, video, and data center services to meet the growing needs of businesses,” said Ritter Communications CEO Heath Simpson. “This RightFiber expansion deepens our commitment to Fort Smith, connecting residential neighborhoods with advanced fiber internet with speeds up to 5 Gig.”
Ritter Communications launched its RightFiber-branded residential fiber offerings in 2021, joining the elite ranks of the fastest residential internet providers, delivering 5 Gig internet, TV and phone options to homes across Arkansas and West Tennessee.
“This investment by Ritter Communications provides our residents with another great broadband internet option that delivers the speed and connectivity necessary to function in today’s technology-driven society,” said Fort Smith Mayor George McGill. “Broadband services like RightFiber can benefit community members of all ages by increasing access to needed services and information. It’s exciting to see this expansion in Fort Smith.”
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 are 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 155 communities and more than 57,000 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 RitterCommunications.com.
