Empire Access Announces Exciting Partnership with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

Scranton, PA, April 10, 2025 – Empire Access, a leading provider of fiber internet to northern Pennsylvania and southern New York, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. This collaboration is poised to bring exciting experiences to RailRiders fans and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre community, combining the excitement of baseball with the cutting-edge technology of Empire Access. Exclusive Fan Experiences Special promotions and events are planned throughout the baseball season, offering fans unique opportunities to engage with the team and the community. We’re counting down the day until April 8th when we will be in attendance to watch the season opener against the Rochester Red Wings. Then on May 30th we’ll be back again. Be sure to visit our table where you can learn more about our services, get free Empire Access merchandise, learn about exclusive offers, and enter in to win a free VIP Suite night on June 27th when the RailRiders square off against the Boston Red Sox’s Triple-A affiliate, the Worcester Red Sox! But the giveaways don’t stop there. Fans are encouraged to visit our Fan Compass campaign on the RailRiders website ranging from May 2nd to June 12th, offering RailRiders fans the ability to opt-in to a fun campaign promoted by Empire Access that includes another VIP Suite for a future RailRiders game including 18 tickets and 2 parking passes as well as a gift from Empire Access! Strengthening Community Ties Both Empire Access and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are committed to making a positive impact in the community. Through this partnership, they aim to foster greater community involvement. By working together, they hope to create memorable experiences for fans and residents alike. Empire Access first announced its expansion into Scranton in November 2022 and began construction the following February. It now provides award winning home internet to residents and businesses along with communication solutions like home phone, entertainment options like television and streaming, and even home security. Looking Ahead As the baseball season unfolds, Empire Access and the Scranton RailRiders look forward to a successful partnership that enhances the fan experience and brings the community closer together. Stay tuned for more announcements and exciting events throughout the season! Empire Access is proud to be a part of the Scranton community and is eager to support the RailRiders in their pursuit of excellence on and off the field. Here’s to a season full of thrilling games and memorable moments! About Empire Access Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access has been awarded for Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York, the Southern Tier Award as well as the best FLX Award. Empire Access was named the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. Learn more at www.empireaccess.com. About The RailRiders In 2008, PNC Field became the official home of the RailRiders. Located just 2 hours North of Philadelphia and 2 hours west of New York City, PNC Field is no stranger to both local and out-of-state traffic. The mission of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders is to provide fun, affordable, family-entertainment, to our community, while striving for unprecedented success on and off the field. We are dedicated to upholding our strong tradition of creating a winning environment where Yankkes players can develop their baseball skills while learning to give back to the community. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders take great pride in our storied history as a Northeastern Pennsylvania gathering place as we embrace new technology, continuously improve our home, and welcome more fans than ever to the RailRiders experience. To learn more about Daily Promotions, Theme Nights, Giveaways, and more, visit https://www.milb.com/scranton-wb. Empire Access Media Contact: Mark Lamendola Director of Marketing Tel: (800) 338-3300 Email: mark.lamendola@empireaccess.com Photo Caption: Empire Access Vice President of Sales Bob R. VanDelinder poses with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders mascot CHAMP.
Empire Access Sponsors Scranton St. Patrick’s Day Parade Television Broadcast

Scranton, PA, March 6, 2025 – Empire Access, a Northeast fiber-based internet service provider, is sponsoring the exclusive live broadcast of Scranton, Pennsylvania’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will air on WYOU Channel 22 on Saturday, March 8, 2025, beginning at 11:45 a.m. ET. Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a community tradition since 1962 and has grown into one of the largest locally-produced events in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the second largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the country. The celebration brings together community members to showcase local culture through marching bands, floats, community groups, and a festive atmosphere filled with delicious local food and drink. “We’re thrilled to sponsor the live television broadcast of this beloved Scranton tradition,” said Kevin Dickens, CEO of Empire Access. “As a service provider rooted in the communities we serve, we understand the importance of events that unite people and celebrate local culture, and we enjoy being an active and supportive member of the Scranton community.” Empire Access first announced its expansion into Scranton in November 2022 and began construction the following February. Founded in 1896 in Prattsburgh, New York, with a commitment to providing rapid internet services and personalized customer service to its community. Since then, it has grown to a leading Internet Service Provider in the Northeast United States, serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access distinguishes itself from other regional internet providers through active community involvement, including participation in and sponsorships of local events, to ensure it remains deeply connected to the communities it serves. Empire Access representative, Casey Patuk, will be attending the live event and can answer any questions about the company’s internet services. For more information about Empire Access and its internet services, please visit: https://staging.empireaccess.com. About Empire Access: Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access has been awarded for Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York, the Southern Tier Award as well as the best FLX Award. Empire Access was named the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners.
Empire Access Upgrades Residential Internet Upload Speeds By 1,000%

Improved home internet speeds now available in NY and PA at no additional cost Prattsburgh, NY, March 5, 2024 – Empire Access, a Northeast fiber-based internet service provider, today announces that it has improved its internet throughput speeds. Empire is offering residential customers a 10x speed bump for uploads. Base upload and download speeds for residential plans now deliver a minimum of 500 Megabits per second (Mbps). Symmetrical 1 Gigabit speeds are also available. Until now, residential customers were offered a minimum of 500 Mbps/50 Mbps. The improvements are effective as of March 1, for all new and existing residential customers at no additional cost. Symmetrical speeds offer Empire Access’ residential customers, equal upload and download speeds, eliminate speed discrepancies, and create a larger capacity to deliver data more efficiently. Basically, they provide enhanced speed and reliability. Therefore, they are especially beneficial for heavy online users who rely on the internet for working or learning from home. Additionally, gamers and homes with multiple users benefit from symmetrical speeds. For many residential customers in rural areas, symmetrical speeds are a unique experience that other providers had not offered. “This is a big moment for us to bring together our internet speeds across home owners,” stated Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “We believe that fast and reliable internet is the backbone of our everyday lives, so we want to make sure that all of our customers have access to the best speeds available. It’s a big step that not every provider makes, but symmetrical speeds is a massive advancement in many of the communities we serve, especially with the bandwidth demands of modern day internet and the rise of working from home. I’m proud of the Empire Access team for accomplishing this, and we look forward to continuing to serve our local communities.” Additionally, the company’s customers in Scranton, PA, and Binghamton, NY, can expect 2 Gbps plans to be offered in the near future. This offer will come as phase II of Empire Access’ build outs in those areas. In addition to gigabit-speed internet, Empire Access provides leading phone plans, security, home automation, streaming, video monitoring, and more. All of Empire Access backs all of its services with its fiber optic broadband network. This network stretches across large areas of NY and PA to reach a number of underserved communities. As part of its home and business internet plans, Empire Access provides free installation. Additionally, they provide dedicated fiber connection, no data caps, and unlimited usage across its service area. Behind the success lies its deep-rooted connection in its service region. Empire has locally staffed 24/7/365 customer service, including its recently announced Scranton, PA, office. If you have any questions about Empire Access’ symmetrical speeds, please call Empire Access at (833) 485-0519. SIGNUP TODAY – https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/service-area/ About Empire Access: Empire Access established its foundation as a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY in 1896. Since forth, Empire has grown significantly as a local communications provider. Empire Access serves large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services. This includes scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access has been awarded for Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York, the Southern Tier Award as well as the best FLX Award. PC Mag named Empire Access the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners.
Empire Access Expansion in Scranton is Ready for Service

Gigabit-speed internet and service suite goes live for local residents and businesses Scranton, PA, October 26, 2023 – Empire Access, a Northeast fiber-based internet service provider, announces the official launch of its comprehensive portfolio of high-speed internet services serving the Scranton, Pennsylvania, market as the company advances towards the completion of its phase one fiber network deployment across the Scranton metropolitan area. Residential and business customers now have access to Empire Access’ leading internet services. This includes enterprise-class Wi-Fi with speeds of up to 2 Gigabytes per second download, streaming, security, and more. Empire Access first announced its expansion into Scranton in November 2022 and began construction the following February. With the near completion of the company’s phase one fiber deployment, services are now live. This network buildout will reach 176 miles in and around Scranton when completed in 2024. The first phase stretches 86 miles planned for completion by the end of 2023. Empire Access will complete a further 90 miles of fiber infrastructure next year. “We are excited to officially launch our services to the Scranton marketplace,” stated Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “At Empire Access, we see Scranton as a cornerstone of our service area, so we are thrilled to see our buildout progressing as planned. Our internet is one of the fastest in the Northeast, and we consistently challenge ourselves and our competitors to provide the best Wi-Fi and customer experience. Lastly, with no hidden price hikes, we challenge our competitors on all fronts.” Empire Access headquarters are in Prattsburgh, New York. However, Empire offers its internet services throughout its growing service area across large parts of Upstate NY and Northern PA. Over the past year, Empire Access has announced expansions to a number of new, often underserved markets. Examples of these expansions include Bloomsburg and Erie, PA, and Vestal, NY. To maintain its deep connection to the communities it serves, Empire Access locally staffs its 24/7/365 customer service teams. Empire Access pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services that include: Check Empire Access’ availability in your area by visiting: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/service-area/, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access: Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas. Even so, they retain a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access was named the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners.
Empire Access Expands Internet Services to Mount Morris and Perry, NY

Upstate New York Fiber Optic Expansion to be Completed in Fall of 2023 Prattsburgh, NY, October 11, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, today announced it expects to complete its fiber optic network expansion to Mount Morris and Perry, New York, in the Fall of 2023. When completed, local home and business owners will have access to a wide array of internet services. For instance, the services include Wi-Fi, home automation, phone plans, security, and streaming solutions. Empire Access provides broadband internet services to homes, businesses, local governments, and municipalities across Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Its expansion to Mount Morris and Perry marks another significant step in its buildout strategy to reach rural communities. Empire Access’ internet, named the fastest internet in the Northeast by PCMag also offers Gigabit-speed connectivity. For the most part, Gigabit-speed connectivity is only available in larger metropolitan areas. “We are excited by the opportunity to serve the people of Mount Morris and Perry,” says Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “These, like many others in the region, are great communities to which Empire Access can provide a much-needed service in today’s evolving digital world. Alongside our internet, we maintain 24/7/365 locally-staffed customer service, to ensure that we will always be a business which understands the needs of our customers.” Empire Access pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services, as listed subsequently: Sign up to receive emails in order to find out when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! Further, check Empire Access’ availability in your area by visiting: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/service-area/, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access: Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services. Such services include scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. ### iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access: Jake Curtachio iMiller Public Relations Tel: 1.914.315.6424 Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact: Ethan Ball, Marketing Specialist Empire Access Tel: 1.800.338.3300 Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com
Empire Access Expands to South Elmira, NY

Fastest Broadband Provider in the Northeast Continues Southern Tier Growth Strategy Elmira, NY, August 7, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, is expanding its services to South Elmira, New York. Empire Access now provides its award-winning Internet services to business and home owners and local governments in the community. Empire Access continues its successful expansion strategy in Southern New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Prattsburgh, New York, Empire Access provides fiber-optic broadband services to rural communities throughout its service area. Empire will include South Elmira in its service area when construction is complete in Fall 2023. Empire Access, rated the fastest internet in the Northeast by PCMag, provides the customers it serves with backed internet services. For instance, enterprise-class WiFi, home automation, TV, streaming, security, and more. “Empire Access is thrilled to join the South Elmira community,” said Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “We always strive to provide the best broadband services to the towns and cities in our network, and South Elmira will be no different. Our community-based approach to broadband buildouts ensures that we are always focussing our efforts on our customers. We maintain local support teams to ensure a deep connection with our customers because our employees live in these communities. Moreover, we understand our customers’ needs for affordable internet services, so they will never see promotion-ending price gimmicks, only affordable costs and great WiFi!” Empire Access pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services: Sign up to receive emails when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! Check Empire Access’ availability in your area by visiting: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/where-we-are/check-location, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access:Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. # iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access:Jake CurtachioiMiller Public RelationsTel: 1.914.315.6424Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact:Ethan Ball, Marketing SpecialistEmpire AccessTel: 1.800.338.3300Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com
Empire Access Begins Broadband Construction in Scranton, PA

Fastest Internet in the Northeast expected to complete 86-mile fiber construction in 2023 Scranton, PA, September 27, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, recently broke ground on its 86-mile fiber optic expansion into Scranton, Pennsylvania. The first 86 mile buildout will be complete by the end of 2023. Additionally, the second 90 miles will be complete in 2024. Empire Access’ construction in Scranton continues its buildout strategy in New York’s Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access provides high-speed internet, streaming, phone plans, security solutions, and more to businesses and residents across its service area. Empire Access is rated the fastest internet in the Northeast by PCMag. Furthermore, Empire provides affordable plans and reliable internet otherwise not available in the small towns and cities it serves. “Scranton is an exceptional community which we will strive to continuously support,” states Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “First and foremost, Empire Access is a service provider of the people, meaning we come from communities like yours. Our 24/7/365 customer service teams are based in the towns and cities in which we operate. We set ourselves apart from our competitors because we understand what it means to be in your communities and aim to serve accordingly.” Empire Access also pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services: Sign up to receive emails when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! In order to check Empire Access’ availability in your area, visit: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/service-area/, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access:Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. # iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access:Jake CurtachioiMiller Public RelationsTel: 1.914.315.6424Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact:Ethan Ball, Marketing SpecialistEmpire AccessTel: 1.800.338.3300Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com
Bloomfield to Receive Broadband Internet from Empire Access

Fastest Internet in the Northeast Increases New York Footprint Bloomfield, NY, September 20, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, is expanding its broadband network into Bloomfield, New York. With the expansion to be completed in the Fall of 2023, homeowners and businesses alike will have access to leading internet services including WiFi, streaming, phone plans, and security solutions. Headquartered in Prattsburgh, New York, Empire Access operates a broadband network across large areas of New York’s Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania, with services available to many small communities which often do not have access to the high-quality internet offered in major metropolitan areas. Now on its way to Bloomfield, Empire Access combines the fastest internet in the Northeast, according to PCMag, with affordable prices that never rise due to promotion-ending gimmicks. “We are excited to bring our award-winning internet to an exciting community like Bloomfield,” states Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “Internet services are in high demand but not many network operators prioritize small communities the way we do. Empire Access understands what it means to provide a critical service and the trust placed in us everywhere we operate, so we maintain our customer support teams with community members to ensure we always maintain our deep local connection. We want to thank everyone in Bloomfield for accepting us in your community.” Empire Access pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services: ● Streaming TV delivering crystal clear, 100% HD picture quality, restart TV, Whole Home DVR, and much more● Home and business phone plans covering all your favorite features such as toll-free numbers, voicemail, hosted phone systems, and more● IoT security, home automation and 24/7 video monitoring with the ability to remotely, lock and unlock doors, control appliances, climate control, security management, and more right from your computer or smart device● Advanced business services including enterprise Wi-Fi, high-security fire walls, business emails, audio and video conferencing, dark fiber, and metro-Ethernet Sign up to receive emails when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! Check Empire Access’ availability in your area by visiting: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/service-area/, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access:Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. # iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access:Jake CurtachioiMiller Public RelationsTel: 1.914.315.6424Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact:Ethan Ball, Marketing SpecialistEmpire AccessTel: 1.800.338.3300Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com
Empire Access Expands Services Across Elmira, NY

Fastest Internet in the Northeast is coming to North, South, and the City of Elmira Elmira, NY, August 22, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, is expanding its broadband internet services around Elmira, including North Elmira, South Elmira, and the City of Elmira, New York. Empire Access’ services will be available to homeowners, businesses, and local governments with construction expected to be completed in early October 2023. Empire Access, headquartered in Prattsburgh, New York, provides leading fiber optic internet services across large areas of New York’s Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania. Over the past year, Empire Access has rapidly expanded its service area to smaller-in-size communities outside of major metropolitan areas to provide home and business owners with access to the fastest in the Northeast United States, according to PCMag. To further its commitment to its customers, Empire Access combines 24/7/365 local customer support teams with affordable prices, which never include promotion-ending gimmicks. “We are committed to bringing residents and businesses throughout Elmira the best internet available, states Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “Empire Access is excited to be a part of this community and looks forward to serving many future customers. We differentiate ourselves from our competitors because of, firstly, our full service suite and our team’s ever-growing drive to stand out and support our customers. To fully entrench ourselves in what it means to be part of the communities we serve, we build our teams with residents of the same communities. We thank you in advance for allowing us to join you in this journey!” Empire Access pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services: ● Streaming TV delivering crystal clear, 100% HD picture quality, restart TV, Whole Home DVR, and much more● Home and business phone plans covering all your favorite features such as toll-free numbers, voicemail, hosted phone systems, and more● IoT security, home automation and 24/7 video monitoring with the ability to remotely, lock and unlock doors, control appliances, climate control, security management, and more right from your computer or smart device● Advanced business services including enterprise Wi-Fi, high-security fire walls, business emails, audio and video conferencing, dark fiber, and metro-Ethernet Sign up to receive emails when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! Check Empire Access’ availability in your area by visiting: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/service-area/, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access:Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. # iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access:Jake CurtachioiMiller Public RelationsTel: 1.914.315.6424Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact:Ethan Ball, Marketing SpecialistEmpire AccessTel: 1.800.338.3300Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com
Empire Access Brings Fiber Services to Erie, PA

Businesses and Homeowners will have access to the Fastest Internet in the Northeast Erie, PA, August 10, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, announces expansion of services to Erie, Pennsylvania. Erie home and business owners will have access to award-winning internet, streaming, phone, and security solutions when service availability begins launching in the Fall of 2023. Empire Access continues its expansion strategy spanning large parts of Northern Pennsylvania and New York’s Southern Tier with service to Erie. Headquartered in Prattsburgh, New York, Empire Access primarily serves communities which lack access to reliable internet and provides businesses and residential customers alike with rapid internet services, which are ranked the fastest in the Northeast United States by PCMag. In addition to Empire Access’ market-leading services, it provides plans at an affordable price without promotion-ending gimmicks. “Our aim is to provide the best and fastest services to meet our customers’ demands,” states Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “We are excited to join the Erie community and look forward to offering our top services! Community is critical to how we operate, and we take pride in our local customer support teams which allow us to better serve our customers. Our goal is to provide the best services in the markets we enter, therein challenging our competitors to keep up. We appreciate this opportunity to join the Erie community and look forward to growing together!” Empire Access pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services: ● Streaming TV delivering crystal clear, 100% HD picture quality, restart TV, Whole Home DVR, and much more● Home and business phone plans covering all your favorite features such as toll-free numbers, voicemail, hosted phone systems, and more● IoT security, home automation and 24/7 video monitoring with the ability to remotely, lock and unlock doors, control appliances, climate control, security management, and more right from your computer or smart device● Advanced business services including enterprise Wi-Fi, high-security fire walls, business emails, audio and video conferencing, dark fiber, and metro-Ethernet Sign up to receive emails when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! Check Empire Access’ availability in your area by visiting: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/where-we-are/check-location, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access:Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. # iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access:Jake CurtachioiMiller Public RelationsTel: 1.914.315.6424Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact:Ethan Ball, Marketing SpecialistEmpire AccessTel: 1.800.338.3300Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com
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