Fiber-optic internet provider expanding into Jefferson County

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Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider, announced it is expanding into the Birmingham-metro area, with plans to lay over 1,300 miles of fiber, providing reliable, high-speed internet service.

“We welcome Lumos to our city. We are always in favor of our residents having more options when it comes to internet providers, making Hoover a more connected city.”

Frank Brocato, Hoover Mayor

Lumos expanding throughout Jefferson County

According to the company, in many communities it will be the first fiber provider to families, households and businesses in portions of the Birmingham market. 

The key cities and communities set to receive 100% Fiber-Optic Internet include (but not limited to): 

  • Jefferson County 
  • Birmingham
  • Irondale
  • Mountain Brook
  • Homewood
  • Vestavia Hills
  • Hoover

“Lumos’ investment in the Birmingham community reflects our mission to empower communities. Our goal is to create a lasting impact across Alabama. Fiber optic infrastructure isn’t just about internet speeds; it’s about enabling opportunities for telemedicine, remote working, learning, and smart city innovation.”

Brian Stading, Lumos CEO

Lumos wants to keep local residents up to date about their expansion, construction and availability. To enroll in email updates visit: https://www.lumosfiber.com/local/al .

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Pat Byington
Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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