Scranton, PA, October 26, 2023 – Empire Fiber Internet, 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 Fiber Internet’s leading internet services. This includes enterprise-class Wi-Fi with speeds of up to 2 Gigabytes per second download, streaming, security, and more.
Empire Fiber Internet 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 Fiber Internet 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 Fiber Internet. “At Empire Fiber Internet, 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 Fiber Internet 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 Fiber Internet 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 Fiber Internet locally staffs its 24/7/365 customer service teams.
Empire Fiber Internet pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services that include:
- 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
You can ensure Empire Fiber Internet’s availability in your area by visiting our Check Availability page or by calling us at 833-485-0325.
About Empire Fiber Internet:
Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Fiber Internet has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Fiber Internet 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 Fiber Internet 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 Fiber Internet was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Fiber Internet was named the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Fiber Internet closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners.
