North Carolina internet company bringing fiber optic internet to Pinellas

Business news is about to get to inboxes even faster for many readers based in Pinellas County and around the state. Lumos, a fiber internet and Wi-Fi provider based out of High Point, North Carolina, recently announced its first expansion into the Florida market. 

Osceola, Escambia, Citrus, Lee, Pinellas and Charlotte counties will soon have 7,500 miles of fiber optic internet built into their infrastructure. Once complete, Lumos will have a presence in eight states and service almost half a million homes and businesses, the company says.

"Reliable, high-speed connectivity isn’t just a luxury — it’s essential," says Brian Stading, CEO of Lumos in a statement. "At Lumos, we are committed to providing world-class fiber technology that delivers faster speeds, greater reliability, and an exceptional customer experience."