Round Lake Beach to Join Metronet’s Expanding Illinois Fiber-Optic Network

Multimillion-Dollar Investment to Bring 100% Fiber-Optic Internet to the Community

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metronet, named the nation’s “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag two years in a row, announced today plans for a multimillion-dollar investment in the digital infrastructure of Round Lake Beach, Illinois. Metronet’s privately funded investment will bring 100% fiber-optic internet directly to customers’ doors, delivering internet speeds of up to five gigabits per second for residents and up to ten gigabits per second for businesses.

Construction is slated to begin soon, with the first locations expected to receive service by late spring. Residents and businesses interested in Metronet’s services can visit metronet.com/il/round-lake-beach to sign up for pre-sale and construction updates.

"We are excited to have the cutting-edge fiber internet from Metronet operating in Round Lake Beach, giving residents and businesses another high-speed internet provider to improve their everyday life," said Round Lake Beach Mayor Scott Nickles. “We appreciate Metronet’s commitment to our community and look forward to seeing the benefits they provide.”

Metronet’s 100% fiber-optic network provides symmetrical upload and download speeds, ensuring seamless video conferencing, streaming, gaming, and more. Recognized as the nation’s “Fastest Major ISP” by PCMag for two years in a row, Metronet is committed to enhancing online quality of life for its customers.

“Fast, reliable internet is essential in today’s world,” said Ben Ruzick, a Metronet vice president. “At Metronet, we go above and beyond to connect communities with our 100% fiber-optic network. We appreciate our partnership with Mayor Nickles and the city and look forward to bringing Round Lake Beach a seamless, lag-free internet experience.”

Once construction begins, Round Lake Beach residents will see Metronet trucks in the area. Residents will receive communication by mail about construction activity in their neighborhood 30 days prior to the start date. Additional notifications, such as yard signs, will also inform residents of upcoming construction. Metronet crews will be identifiable by ID tags and branded vehicles.

Metronet plans to hire local positions including sales and service technicians to support the Round Lake Beach area. Those interested in joining the Metronet team can visit metronet.com/careers to search available positions and to submit applications.

Metronet has made significant investments across Illinois, building fiber-optic networks to serve cities including Bloomington-Normal, DeKalb, Geneva, Moline, Plainfield, Rock Island and more than 40 additional locations. For more information, visit metronet.com/il.

About Metronet:

Metronet is PCMag's “Fastest Major ISP” for 2023 and 2024, providing multigigabit internet service to homes and businesses in cities like Colorado Springs, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Lexington, Norfolk, Tallahassee and more than 300 other communities across 19 states. Expanding its fiber-optic network in more than 90 communities at any one time, Metronet has become the country's largest and fastest growing privately owned fiber-to-the-home company. More information on the Evansville, Ind.-based company can be found at metronet.com.