South Central Telcom to acquire Stupp Fiber, fiber internet expected to expand in local region

GLASGOW, Ky. – Residents of south-central Kentucky are expected to have expanded fiber internet access thanks to a recent acquisition announced on Wednesday.

According to a release, South Central Telcom LLC, owned by a telecommunications cooperative serving 11 counties throughout south-central Kentucky, is announcing its acquisition of Stupp Fiber, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stupp Bros. Inc, a privately held fiber internet provider serving parts of the Bowling Green, Kentucky market.

The companies say this acquisition will join together two fiber networks, extending South Central Telcom’s opportunity to offer internet services to communities in both regions.

Under this agreement, the release says South Central Telcom will acquire all of Stupp Fiber’s fiber network infrastructure, customer accounts and operations in Bowling Green.

Current Stupp Fiber customers are expected to continue receiving service without interruption, and no action is needed on their part at this time, according to the release.

Pending approval from the City of Bowling Green and Warren County, along with a franchise transfer, the release states the transaction process is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions.

“Our mission has always been to connect rural communities with the same quality of internet that people in larger cities take for granted,” said Jeff Eaton, president & CEO of South Central Telcom.

“Stupp Fiber has built a strong network and a loyal customer base in Bowling Green. We are excited to welcome their customers and to invest in the network so that every household and business we serve has dependable connections for work, school, health care, and everyday life.”

“This is the right next step for Stupp Fiber’s customers,” said John Stupp III, President & COO of Stupp Bros. Inc. “We are proud to have served Bowling Green, and we looked for a partner who shares our commitment to local service. SCRTC has a long record of putting its subscribers first and reinvesting in the communities it serves, and I am confident our customers will be in excellent hands.”

Customers with questions may contact South Central Telcom at (270) 678-2111 or Stupp Fiber at (314) 544-7500.