(Dublin, Ohio) – The City of Dublin and altafiber invite the community to an engaging, interactive and innovative display of STEM activities as the City prepares to “turn on” the first section of the Fiber to Every Home project.
Connect Dublin, a fiber splicing and STEM innovation day will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Coffman Park Pavilion, 5200 Emerald Pkwy, to highlight the initial installation of altafiber’s fiber optics in neighborhoods across the city.
City of Dublin Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes, along with representatives from altafiber, will speak at the ceremony.
“We are committed to creating a connected and innovative community for all of our residents,” says Mayor Amorose Groomes. Events like this are a great intersection of information and entertainment. We want people to enjoy hands-on STEM activities while also learning about Dublin’s plans to be the most connected city in the U.S.”
This family-friendly event will feature free shaved ice treats for kids from Kona Ice, drone demos, a DJ and foam canons, esports, interactive coding activities with Code Ninjas and fiber splicing demonstrations.
In response to a resident-led effort aimed at improving broadband access and options in Dublin, the City conducted a competitive process and contracted with altafiber to provide multi-gig fiber internet access for all residences and businesses.
altafiber has invested nearly $2 billion into its Midwest fiber network to date. The company is committed to creating digital equity in the communities it serves, and is bringing faster, better, greener and more reliable internet to Dublin. altafiber’s innovative approach to technology aligns with Dublin’s mission to be a hub for technology, growth and connectivity while allowing all residents access to broadband internet.
Media Contact:
Lindsay Weisenauer
Director of Communications & Marketing
614.704.9742– Cell
614.410.4504 – Desk
lweisenauer@dublin.oh.us
Newsroom: https://dublinohiousa.gov/newsroom/
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About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of nearly 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently ranked one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.
About altafiber
Cincinnati Bell is now doing business as “altafiber” in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The Company delivers integrated communications solutions to residential and business customers over its fiber-optic network including high-speed internet, video, voice and data. The Company also provides service in Hawai’i under the brand Hawaiian Telcom. In total, altafiber can deliver gigabit Internet to more than 1 million addresses in the territories it serves. For more information, please visit www.altafiber.com. The information on the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference in this press release.
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