News Release: RIGHTFIBER CELEBRATES $6.3 MILLION FORT SMITH FIBER INTERNET EXPANSION

FORT SMITH, Ark. (TBD 2024) RightFiber by Ritter Communications celebrates the company’s recently announced $6.3 million expansion project bringing high-quality, fiber optic internet and future-proof connectivity to residents, with a donation of $50,000 to the Fort Smith Boys and Girls Clubs, Jeffrey-Glidewell Unit.
 
“RightFiber remains committed to supporting the communities we serve; donations like this are just one of the ways we express that support,” said Ritter Communications CEO Heath Simpson. “The Fort Smith Boys and Girls Clubs encourage young minds to stay connected with and explore the world around them. In many ways, the connectivity we provide through our broadband services empowers people to do exactly that and we’re proud to contribute to and enhance the Clubs’ inspiring work.”
 
The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. The Clubs serve the community with four campuses across the city and offer programming on topics such as sports, art, gardening, music, STEAM and more. Additionally, the Clubs offer after-school and summer programming and care, enabling young people from six to 18 years old to develop relationships with mentors from the community.
 
“The mission of The Fort Smith Boys and Girls Clubs is to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all,” said Club CEO Beth Presley. “The generous contribution from RightFiber to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs will provide opportunities for more children to participate in our STEM program, which includes activities such as Lego Robotics, 3D printers, drones, Esports, and podcasting, which grows the skills and knowledge in our young, aspiring engineers and inventors.”
 
“Ritter Communications has proudly served the Fort Smith business community for over two years, providing fiber broadband, telecom, video, and data center services to meet the growing needs of businesses,” said Ritter Communications CEO Heath Simpson. “This RightFiber expansion deepens our commitment to Fort Smith, connecting residential neighborhoods with advanced fiber internet with speeds up to 5 Gig.”
 
RightFiber, the company’s residential fiber offerings launched in 2021, quickly joining the elite ranks of the fastest residential internet providers, delivering 5 Gig internet, TV and phone options to homes across Arkansas and West Tennessee.
 
“This investment by Ritter Communications provides our residents with another great broadband internet option that delivers the speed and connectivity necessary to function in today’s technology-driven society,” said Fort Smith Mayor George McGill. “Broadband services like RightFiber can benefit community members of all ages by increasing access to needed services and information. It’s exciting to see this expansion in Fort Smith.”
 
Visit RightFiber.com to check availability and learn more about the internet service options offered in your neighborhood. RightFiber’s initial construction areas will be notified when services are available by door tags, mail, yard signs and door-to-door team members.
 
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 most reliable, highest performing, symmetrical multi-gigabit-speeds available in Arkansas and West Tennessee. 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 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, cloud 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 RitterCommunications.com.