Harrison AR. – (September 19, 2019) – Ritter Communications, the leading regional broadband provider, announced today that it is bringing state-of-the-art communications technology and advanced business services to Harrison, Arkansas. Ritter Communications, headquartered in Jonesboro, announced today they will expand to the business community, offering access to the highest speed, 100 percent fiber internet, voice, cloud solutions, networking and television services.
Ritter Communications is the first provider to offer XGS-PON service in Harrison, which delivers access up to 10 gigabits per second of 100 percent fiber connectivity to users. Ritter Communications service utilizes signals that travel at the speed of light, resulting in the fastest, most reliable, secure connection.
“Our services bring a new meaning to a high-speed connection.” said Alan Morse, Ritter Communications president. “Ritter Communications is dedicated to offering business solutions to make Harrison businesses more competitive across the board and to position Harrison to compete for new businesses,” he said.
Ritter Communications has been serving communities in the North Central Arkansas region for over 50 years, and the expansion to commercial customers of Harrison, began with the school district. The company announced the expansion at a media event in Harrison this morning. “We want to bring more to Harrison than ultra-fast service. We like to get involved and invest in the communities we serve.” said Morse. “Last year we gave $30,000 to a kitchen renovation project at Harrison House of Hope, and we delivered backpacks filled with school supplies to Harrison students before the 2019-2020 school year began.”
Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce President Bob Largent said, “Fast, reliable, broadband internet is a business necessity. This is the latest, most advanced internet solution out there. Ritter Communications has served this area well for 50 years. Their expansion here will be great for our local businesses.”
Ritter Communications hosted the event at the Durand Center in Harrison. In addition to Morse, other event speakers included: Mayor Jerry Jackson; Bob Largent, President/CEO of Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Stewart Pratt, Harrison Schools Superintendent and Bob Mouser, Ritter Communications Vice President of Business Development and Harrison resident. Bill Kneip, executive director of Harrison House of Hope, was on hand to serve Hopeful Grounds coffee to guests.
Ritter Communications is a regional telecommunications provider serving 89 communities and over 45,000 customers across three states with a full suite of innovative communications services.
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About Ritter Communications
Ritter Communications, headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, began providing local phone service in 1906. Today, Ritter Communications serves 89 communities and more than 45,000 customers across Arkansas, southeast Missouri and west Tennessee. The family-owned company has grown steadily over the years, expanding rapidly since 2010 and is now the largest privately-held regional broadband fiber, telecom, video and cloud solutions provider in Arkansas. Ritter 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 www.rittercommunications.com.
