Conterra Networks Continues to Invest in Fiber Network Growth Across Calcasieu Parish

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Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc.

Jul 14, 2022, 14:31 ET

The company announces initial investment of $2.6 million with an additional estimated $9.5 million expected over 5 years

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc. ("Conterra Networks") today announced its continued investment in fiber network growth across Calcasieu Parish with its initial investment of $2.6 million and an additional estimated $9.5 million expected over 5 years.

Conterra Networks designs and builds its 100% fiber network with symmetrical service and speeds of up to 10 Gbps and 99.99% network reliability. The company's local team manages the all-fiber network, which is now available to approximately 4,322 Calcasieu Parish businesses and growing.

"We continue to prioritize the communities we serve by investing in local network infrastructure," said Craig Gunderson, President and CEO of Conterra Networks. "This investment is critical to the growth in Calcasieu Parish. With the ever-increasing business connectivity requirements, we are always committed to enabling limitless communications opportunities for our customers by providing access to custom-designed, ultra-high-capacity broadband networks."

Conterra Networks is expanding and investing in communities in Louisiana, including Jeanerette, Loreauville, New Iberia, Abbeville, Erath, Maurice, Opelousas, Monroe, West Monroe, Lake Charles, Bossier City, Alexandria, and Natchitoches.

The expansion is part of the company's growing network infrastructure across the United States. To date, Conterra Networks has 13,250 fiber miles, 2,700 schools served, and over 7,500 on-net locations.

To learn more about Conterra Networks and the expansion efforts in Louisiana, visit www.conterra.com.

About Conterra Networks

Founded in 2001, and now operating 13,250 fiber miles, Conterra Networks is one of the largest remaining independent broadband infrastructure companies in the United States based on its optical fiber and fixed wireless network assets and annual recurring revenues. The company is owned by affiliates of APG and Fiera, along with significant participation by the company's senior management team. For more information about Conterra Networks, please visit www.conterra.com.

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