Manchester, Maryland is now equipped with some of the fastest internet speeds in Carroll County as Antietam Broadband expands its FLIGHT FIBER service to the community. This rollout is part of a broader $32 million private investment aimed at improving local internet infrastructure and meeting the increasing demand for reliable, high-performance connectivity in both homes and businesses.
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The newly available FLIGHT FIBER service operates on a 100% fiber network, offering symmetrical speeds up to 2.5 Gigabits per second—currently the fastest in the county. The network is designed to maintain performance during peak usage, with no slowdown or service interruptions. Residential users also benefit from transparent pricing, local customer support, and access to bundled services like FLIGHT MOBILE, Smart WiFi, and streaming packages via DIRECTV.
Manchester’s inclusion in the expansion reflects the town’s rapid digital adoption, with more residents working remotely and relying on virtual platforms for education and business. Local leaders emphasized the service’s potential to fuel economic development while preserving the town’s small community feel. Antietam Broadband also plans to extend FLIGHT FIBER to additional areas within Carroll County.
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Business customers are being offered customized packages through Antietam’s Business Solutions team. Companies can access speeds up to 100 Gigabits, along with carrier-grade reliability, advanced data routing, and services such as disaster recovery, cloud management, and digital telephony. Antietam’s locally based Network Operations Center ensures continuous support and heightened data security.
Antietam Broadband, a subsidiary of Schurz Communications since 1968, continues to expand its footprint in Maryland. It introduced gigabit service to Hagerstown in 2016 and launched a multi-gig network in 2022. With the latest FLIGHT FIBER expansion, the company reinforces its commitment to providing future-ready internet solutions across the region.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by Antietam Broadband
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