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PC Magazine: Longmont leads nation in internet speed
Publication calls ISPs like NextLight ‘best hope we’ve got for mega-fast internet’
LONGMONT, CO – Longmont now has the fastest internet speeds in the nation, according to the 2017 PC Magazine survey, which credited NextLight as one reason why.
This is the second year Longmont has made the annual top 10 list, after ranking no. 3 in the United States in 2016. In looking at the different service providers contending in Longmont, the magazine noted the presence of NextLight’s gigabit internet service from Longmont Power & Communications.
“You may see the obvious theme here,” PC Magazine wrote. “Local utilities like this and EPB in Chattanooga … are the best hope we’ve got for mega-fast internet service in this country.”
Because of NextLight’s Charter Member Deal – which allows early subscribers to get home gigabit service for $49.95 a month – nearly all of its residential customers have symmetrical gigabit connections, allowing up to 1,000 megabits in both directions. NextLight provides 100% fiber-optic connections to all of its customers.
The survey is based on speed tests by the magazine’s readers. A location or internet service provider must have received at least 100 tests to be included in the results.
“We’re pleased to have our community recognized again by PC Magazine,” general manager Tom Roiniotis said. “NextLight is transforming Longmont into Colorado’s first ‘gig city,’ providing our residents and businesses with more options than ever before. Internet service with this speed and quality is something Longmont has wanted for a long time, and we’re excited that we’ve made it a reality.”
About Longmont Power & Communications
Longmont Power & Communications is a community-owned, non-profit electric and broadband services utility that operates under the direction of Longmont City Council. Established in 1912, our goal is to deliver electric and communications services that provide outstanding value to our customer–owners. In 2014, we began to build and operate the NextLight fiber-optic broadband system, which is making Longmont the first “gigabit city” in Colorado. To learn more, visit www.LongmontColorado.gov/lpc.
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Congratulations to Longmont Power and Communications for doing such a great job for our city. -Ed
