Internet service provider Vexus Fiber recently announced plans to bring its fiber-to-the-home network to San Angelo.
Vexus will fully fund the network connecting more than 35,000 homes and businesses in the area to its 100% pure fiber network.
“We are excited to expand our network into San Angelo,” Jim Gleason, CEO of Vexus, said in a press release. “Gigabit speeds are becoming additionally important as more people work remotely or need access to education and other online applications. Vexus’ fiber network will provide homes and businesses with a new, competitive choice for internet and entertainment. We are building the network of the future to help foster additional growth and economic development for the area. Given that we are a Texas-based company, we plan to bring our Texas hospitality and customer service to go along with our robust network.”
The company plans to begin construction this fall, with availability to some neighborhoods and businesses before the end of 2021. Full completion of the network throughout most of San Angelo will take approximately 24 months.
“We’re very excited about being a Gigacity with Vexus expanding its fiber services into our community,” COSA Economic Development Director Guy Andrews said in the release. “This positions San Angelo as a competitive option for businesses, an attractive location to future residents and provides a much-needed service to current residents.”
This network extension is part of an ongoing construction plan financed by existing investors, Pamlico Capital and Oak Hill Capital, who have agreed to invest additional equity toward the expansion in San Angelo.
“The opportunity to grow with Vexus and new communities in Texas is very rewarding. We are extremely pleased with the progress the team at Vexus Fiber is delivering by building a quality fiber network at a fast pace to residents and businesses that need this network of the future,” Art Roselle of Pamlico Capital said.
According to a Vexus press release, fiber internet service is more reliable because it has a higher data capacity and bandwidth, is less susceptible to outside interference and has a much lower latency than a traditional copper connection.
Additionally, Vexus plans to hire local management, sales, technical and customer service professionals to support the area. For those interested in employment opportunities, visit the Vexus website.
