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In Durham and Orange counties, a broadband provider is investing $50 million in ultra-fast internet.

DURHAM – High Point-based Lumos has said it will invest $50 million to expand its network in parts of Durham and Orange Counties, giving internet users who desire higher speeds another option for service.

The state of North Carolina has awarded Lumos a $7 million grant to increase the amount of fibre in the counties of Alamance and Randolph. Earlier last month, the corporation changed its name and appointed a new chief executive officer. The business has ties to Virginia-based Lumos Networks and the old North State Communications. As a result of an agreement that Cox Communications completed, they were consolidated.

According to Lumos, the expansion would start in 2023 and eventually encompass about 35,000 houses and businesses.

In specific regions of the two counties, access is also provided by Google Fiber, AT&T, Frontier, and other providers.

According to Lumos, there will be speeds up to 2 gigabits per second, which is more than 10 times quicker than typical cable access.

Plans for businesses begin at $99 per month.

Depending on internet speed, household plans start at $50 per month and go up to $100 per month.

More than ever, the world is interconnected. By providing 100% Fiber Optic Internet, we are ensuring that our local communities and small businesses don’t get left behind because their digital infrastructure can’t keep up, said Brian Stading, Lumos’ CEO, who was named to the position in August. Lumos aims to unlock the potential of the digital world, from work-from-home environments to telemedicine to a gig economy. This growth demonstrates Lumos’ dedication to providing the community with competitive options and the greatest technology available, fostering a connection to the future.

When the current round of state internet funds were announced last week, Stading met with Governor Roy Cooper.

In North Carolina and Virginia, Lumos already provides fibre connection to almost 200,000 residences.

Renee Price, chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, said, “We are already working with Lumos to provide high-speed internet access to more than 24,000 addresses in Orange County. And we’re delighted that this additional project will provide fibre broadband access to another 1,500 homes and businesses in the eastern part of Orange County.

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