Paulding Putnam Extends Fiber to 2 Ohio Areas, Targets 1,500 Miles

3 articles · Updated · westbendnews.net · Jul 27

Kalida and Haviland now have Paulding Putnam fiber service, marking the co-op’s latest rural broadband expansion in northwest Ohio.
More than 800 miles of mainline fiber have already been built, and the network is planned to exceed 1,500 miles as construction continues.
August openings are scheduled for Convoy, Payne and Columbus Grove, with Miller City and Continental expected later this summer.
Residential plans carry no contracts, data caps or hidden fees, while business packages target farms and small companies needing multi-gig connectivity.
New residential customers signing up for 1 Gig service by Aug. 31 get one free month, and July signups are entered for a $250 bill credit.

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