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altafiber (formerly known as Cincinnati Bell) entered into a partnership with Butler Rural Electric Cooperative to construct fiber to the home high-speed broadband to over 2,000 underserved members, which was completed in 2021. In 2022, BREC and altafiber announced a continued partnership to build fiber to the remaining 2,200 members that were underserved. Submit your contact information to stay informed on updates and availability.

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100% fiber network
Switching to Fiber means a dedicated fiber line to your home that's not shared with your neighbors. Experience fiber the way it should be, at the speed of light.
300,000+ fiber customers
More than 300,000 customers trust and love the difference of using altafiber powered by fiber.
Low Latency
Gamers and business customers alike choose altafiber because fiber is clearly a better choice for lower latency than other broadband options, due to its faster speeds and clearer transmissions.
More Fiber in More Places
Greater Cincinnati is one of the most fiber dense city in the nation with 61% covered with fiber to the home compared to large cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and San Francisco.
No Data Caps
Unlimited potential is possible with our fiber network because we have no data caps or network throttling.

FAQ's

Who is altafiber? Who is altafiber?
What are the benefits to BREC? What are the benefits to BREC?
What is the construction and availability timeline? What is the construction and availability timeline?
What services will be available from altafiber? What services will be available from altafiber?
What is the fastest internet speed available? What is the fastest internet speed available?
What is altafiber's Internet pricing? What is altafiber's Internet pricing?
Do you offer any sort of guarantee? Do you offer any sort of guarantee?
How do I contact someone for related issues? How do I contact someone for related issues?

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