Mediacom Business Extending High-Capacity Broadband Network to Val North Business Complex

Staff Report From Valdosta CEO

Thursday, January 5th, 2017

Mediacom Business, a division of Mediacom Communications, announced an agreement to provide commercial buildings within the Val North Business Complex with access to a fiber-optic network capable of delivering broadband speeds up to 10 Gigabits per second.

John Sineath, Owner of Val North Business Complex, said his company provided Mediacom Business with a right of entry to their properties in order to offer tenants a choice in high-capacity broadband services. “In today’s highly competitive real estate market, it’s critical that we provide our customers with access to fast and reliable internet, telephone, and video solutions that will help their businesses grow and succeed. This agreement with Mediacom Business brings a new broadband option to our buildings.”

Doug Frank, Regional Vice President for Mediacom, said his company will offset construction costs and installation timeframes for Val North Business Complex customers in order to provide immediate serviceability to over 20 buildings that were previously unserved by Mediacom Business’ network.

“Our agreement with John Sineath is an example of a company-wide initiative to proactively connect more businesses to our network known as Project Open Road. It is a key undertaking in Mediacom’s broader plan to make $1 billion in capital expenditures over the next 3 years,” Mr. Frank said. “Once complete, we will be able to bring up to 10-Gig speeds right to the doorsteps of the Val North Business Complex buildings located along the North Valdosta Road corridor, providing their tenants with a choice for high-capacity broadband.”

Mr. Sineath said this agreement also provides for Mediacom Business to extend their broadband infrastructure to a portion of the office park where his company plans to build 30 additional business units, ensuring tenant broadband needs can be met when construction of the buildings is complete.