BENTONVILLE, Ark. (October 8, 2024) – Ritter Communications unveiled a new mural decorating the company’s Bentonville Fiber Optic Shelter during a dedication event held Thursday, October 3. The Fiber is the Future design, created by local artist Susan Idlet, reflects Ritter Communications commitment to providing cutting-edge, advanced technology solutions to businesses and families.
The company completed a $28 million expansion bringing its 100% fiber internet services to businesses in 2021, and recently expanded its RightFiber service to many neighborhoods in the area. RightFiber brings speeds up to 5 Gig and an unparalleled customer experience.
“Ritter Communications is proud to support those who pursue a positive, lasting impact in the communities we serve,” said Ritter Communications CEO Heath Simpson. “The local artists in Bentonville have done amazing work to make the city a beautiful place to call home. We’re glad to have played a small part in this effort.”
Idlet dreamed of being an artist since she was six years old. Eight years ago, she rediscovered her passion for art after a period of not creating. She primarily uses Prismacolor Pencils and paper, producing vibrant work with clear, intense colors. Her style is often described as “surrealistic folk art.”
“I was so excited to be chosen to cover the Ritter Communications utility building in Bentonville,” Idlet said. “They asked me to focus on connections and glowing, dynamic images came to me in the form of a landscape, grounded in colorful, insulated fibers. I’m proud of the way it turned out.”
“People want to live in a community that is beautiful and promotes creativity. Bentonville is one such community,” said Bentonville Chamber of Commerce CEO Brandom Gengelbach. “We’re glad companies like Ritter Communications support that mission and the local artists that do amazing work.”
Investing in the local community is a priority for Ritter Communications. The company’s ‘Right by You’ pledge guides the company as it supports and pursues efforts to improve quality of life.
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 highest-performing, symmetrical multi-gigabit speeds available in Arkansas and West Tennessee with an unbeatable customer experience. 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 for 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 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 RitterBusiness.com.
