Metronet

Metronet Engages Joe Salerno, Senior Director of Business Development

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Metronet announced today Joe Salerno’s ascension as a leader of the company’s Business Development team.

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  • Metronet announced today Joe Salerno’s ascension as a leader of the company’s Business Development team.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305836323/en/
    Joe Salerno, Senior Director of Business Development (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Through Joe’s support, Metronet’s midwestern footprint has grown rapidly, allowing the company to reach new areas in our expansion plans throughout 16 states and more than 250 communities,” said Dave Heimbach, Metronet President & CEO.
  • As Senior Director of Business Development in AZ., FL., IA., IL., MO., NE., and NV., he will continue leading Metronet’s network expansion and franchise agreements as future development plans come to fruition in 2024 and beyond.
  • City officials interested in adding their community to Metronet’s growing list of “Certified Gigabit Cities Powered by Metronet” may visit metronet.com/gigabit-city or contact Eddie Massengale, Metronet Sr. Director of Business Development at [email protected] or call 423-280-9031.

TeamOhana triples revenue helping companies achieve profitable growth and avoid layoffs with all-in-one headcount platform

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The revenue growth comes on the heels of a dramatic shift in the technology industry over the last 18 months from "growth at all costs" to efficient and profitable growth.

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  • The revenue growth comes on the heels of a dramatic shift in the technology industry over the last 18 months from "growth at all costs" to efficient and profitable growth.
  • With budget adherence now a mission-critical KPI, companies have turned their focus toward optimizing headcount costs, which account for roughly 70% of operating expenses.
  • With TeamOhana's all-in-one headcount platform, companies like Docker, Metronet, and Postman can build headcount plans, hire the right talent on time and within budget, reward top performers, and boost employee retention.
  • "In fact, TeamOhana has helped several customers, including Docker and Spiff, double headcount in consecutive years, save six figures in unapproved headcount spend, and avoid painful layoffs."

Metronet Celebrates Des Moines Storefront Grand Opening

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Metronet today celebrated the official grand opening of its Des Moines storefront while ringing in the holidays with a $10,000 donation to Food Bank of Iowa.

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  • Metronet today celebrated the official grand opening of its Des Moines storefront while ringing in the holidays with a $10,000 donation to Food Bank of Iowa.
  • Metronet has worked rapidly to ensure that Des Moines residents and businesses have access to ultra-high-speed internet as it has quickly become a necessity for daily life.
  • In addition to ensuring that the community has access to reliable, 100% fiber internet, Metronet also wanted to ensure that Des Moines’ community is cared for throughout the holiday season.
  • We extend a warm welcome to Metronet as they celebrate this milestone within our community.”
    “We're pleased to welcome Metronet to Des Moines and celebrate the launch of their new storefront, a significant expansion in our community," expressed Jimmy Olsen, Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.

Metronet Unveils a Fiber-Fueled Future for Le Roy

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Metronet today announced that Le Roy’s residents and businesses located in initial construction areas now have access to 100% fiber optic internet.

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  • Metronet today announced that Le Roy’s residents and businesses located in initial construction areas now have access to 100% fiber optic internet.
  • “As we launch the integration of customers into our cutting-edge 100% fiber optic network, the Le Roy community is poised to encounter a transformative era of connectivity," expressed Ben Ruzick, Governmental Affairs Director at Metronet.
  • Metronet crews are identified by ID tags and branded Metronet vehicles.
  • Metronet plans to hire local market management positions, sales and customer service professionals and service technicians to support the Le Roy area.

Metronet Expands Availability of eero Max 7 Boosting Leading Speeds to 34 Communities

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Metronet today announced the expanded offering of Amazon's eero Max 7, a cutting-edge mesh Wi-Fi 7 system touted as the fastest and most powerful yet to 34 additional markets.

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  • Metronet today announced the expanded offering of Amazon's eero Max 7, a cutting-edge mesh Wi-Fi 7 system touted as the fastest and most powerful yet to 34 additional markets.
  • As one of the pioneering ISPs in North America, Metronet provides consumers direct access to this managed Wi-Fi 7 device.
  • "At Metronet, our commitment is to provide customers with dependable, ultra-high-speed internet and cutting-edge technology," said Dave Heimbach, Metronet President & CEO.
  • Those interested in Metronet’s Premium Wi-Fi with the eero Max 7 or upgrading to 5 Gig internet can visit metronet.com for additional information and availability by location.

Metronet Declares Fayetteville Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Metronet has officially declared the City of Fayetteville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city.

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  • Metronet has officially declared the City of Fayetteville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city.
  • “The City of Fayetteville is proud to be recognized as a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet.
  • We look forward to a bright future full of innovation and collaboration.”
    “Metronet is excited to officially declare Fayetteville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet as we continue to connect residents and businesses throughout Fayetteville to our multi-gigabit 100% fiber optic internet,” said Telly Whitfield, Metronet Government Affairs Director.
  • Certification as a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet is earned once a majority of households and business locations have access to Metronet’s symmetrical fiber optic internet speeds of at least 1 Gigabit (1,000 megabits per second).

Metronet Launches eero Max 7, Delivering Cutting-Edge Connectivity

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Metronet today announced residents in select markets will be eligible to receive Amazon's eero Max 7, the company's first mesh Wi-Fi 7 system and the fastest, most powerful eero yet.

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  • Metronet today announced residents in select markets will be eligible to receive Amazon's eero Max 7, the company's first mesh Wi-Fi 7 system and the fastest, most powerful eero yet.
  • Metronet is one of the first internet service providers (ISP) in North America to offer a managed Wi-Fi 7 device, direct to consumers.
  • "We're thrilled to announce that Metronet is one of the pioneering ISPs in North America to offer eero Max 7, empowering our customers with state-of-the-art technology and worry-free connectivity."
  • Those interested in Metronet’s Premium Wi-Fi with the eero Max 7 or upgrading to 5 Gig internet can visit metronet.com for additional information and availability by location.

Metronet Launches 100% Fiber Optic Speeds in Lakeville; Residents Now Eligible for Service

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Metronet today announced that residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Lakeville now have access to 100% fiber optic internet.

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  • Metronet today announced that residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Lakeville now have access to 100% fiber optic internet.
  • As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses will have access to speeds up to 10 gigabits.
  • Residents and businesses within Metronet’s initial construction areas can now conveniently sign up for service installation online at metronet.com .
  • Metronet plans to hire local market management positions, sales and customer service professionals and service technicians to support the Lakeville area.

Metronet Celebrated As Fastest Major ISP by PCMag

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced that the company has been named the “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag.

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  • Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100% fiber optic provider, today announced that the company has been named the “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag.
  • According PCMag ’s recently release report , Metronet was ranked the fastest overall ISP in the nation with a score of 209.4 on the PCMag Speed Index .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010995143/en/
    Metronet has been named the "Fastest Major ISP" by PCMag.
  • We are proud to have been named the ‘Fastest Major ISP’ by PCMag and look forward to continuing to power our customers with next-level fiber optic technology well into the future.”
    Metronet was also ranked as the “Fastest ISP” in the East North Central Division by PCMag.

Metronet Launches Ultra-Fast Speeds in Port Orange; Residents Now Eligible for Service

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Metronet today announced that residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Port Orange now have access to 100% fiber optic internet.

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  • Metronet today announced that residents and businesses in initial construction areas throughout Port Orange now have access to 100% fiber optic internet.
  • As Metronet’s service becomes available throughout the city, residents will have access to multi-gigabit speeds up to 2 gigabits; and businesses will have access to speeds up to 10 gigabits.
  • “As we’ve worked to launch our service and connect the first residents in Port Orange, we’re grateful to see the positive response from the community.
  • Metronet plans to hire local market management positions, sales and customer service professionals and service technicians to support the Port Orange area.