Digital growth: Antietam Broadband expands multi-gig network

Mike Lewis, The Herald-Mail
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Antietam Broadband has expanded its multi-gig network to include the city of Hagerstown.

Antietam’s network, called Flight Fiber, provides speeds of up to 2.3 Gig with the flexibility to add more speed in the future, the company said in a news release issued Monday.

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Antietam’s Flight Gigabit direct fiber connection is currently available in Hagerstown’s City Center, plus areas within and north of the city.

Monday's announcement builds on a multi-gig launch announcement in Boonsboro in June of this year. Antietam has plans to further extend the direct fiber-to-the-home network in Washington County.

Antietam Broadband
Antietam Broadband

With this network expansion, customers will have an enhanced experience with on-line learning, remote work, gaming and benefits to the multi-user home, according to the release. This expansion provides:

  • Fast and reliable fiber connection.

  • Up to 2.3 Gbps download and upload speeds.

  • More capacity for multi-device homes.

  • Used for streaming, gaming, upload/download large files.

  • Professional in-home installation by certified technicians.

  • 24/7/365 local tech support.

  • No data caps.

As more devices in the home are connected, the need for symmetrical speeds increases. A Parks Associate study released at CES 2022 showed that the average home in 2017 had 9.6 devices connected. As of 2021, there were an average of 14.5 devices connected.

According to Antietam, the Flight Fiber system will ensure that each connected device enjoys increased functionality and will reduce latency, the company said.

"This expansion into Hagerstown underscores our continued commitment to the community and Washington County at large," Brian Lynch, president of Antietam Broadband, said in the news release. "Our fiber network is designed to allow us to rapidly deploy technology as it emerges, all to the benefit of our customer."

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Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller said the city's partnership with Antietam helps businesses and residents alike.

"(Antietam's) on-going investment in our community enhances our quality of life and supports the city’s efforts to make Hagerstown a great place to live and work." Keller said in the release.

Antietam Broadband has made a private capital investment or more than $6 million in Washington County to build a multi-gig broadband direct fiber connection to more than 11,000 homes and businesses.

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