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Verizon to purchase fiber network infrastructure in Chicago market from WideOpenWest

Via Verizon Wireless Newsroom

Aug 2, 2017

NEW YORK – Continuing to scale and accelerate deployment of next-generation broadband services, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced a definitive agreement to purchase fiber-optic network assets serving the Chicago market for $225 million.

The seller, WideOpenWest, Inc. (WOW!, NYSE: WOW), is a leading provider of communications services, based in Englewood, Colorado. The transaction is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2018.

“Following our recent agreements with Corning, Prysmian and Straight Path, today’s announcement is another example of Verizon’s commitment to invest in multi-use fiber to provide customers with next-generation broadband services, such as smart cities and 5G,” said Hans Vestberg, Verizon president of Network and Technology. “This acquisition will also help us create comprehensive digital solutions for small- and medium-business and enterprise customers.”

The agreement includes an additional $50 million in network investment for WOW! to complete the build-out of its Chicago network in second-half 2018.

Verizon will secure fiber to more than 500 macro-cell wireless sites and more than 500 small-cell wireless sites. The WOW! Chicago high-capacity fiber network is designed to support multi-use services. The network already connects Verizon Wireless macro towers and small cells, and will reduce Verizon’s leasing costs.

Reed Smith LLP is Verizon’s legal advisor for the transaction.

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