Lumos Networks Selects SecurityCoverage as Connected Home Partner
Lumos Networks offers Tech Home service to 19,500 residences passed with fiber, Ensures cyber security protection and premium technical support to customers.
Waynesboro, VA (October 20, 2016)
Lumos Networks Corp. (“Lumos Networks”) (NASDAQ: LMOS), a leading fiber-based service provider in the mid-Atlantic region, is now offering SecurityCoverage’s Tech Home managed solutions to the 19,500 residences passed by the Company’s advanced fiber footprint. All of these 19,500 residences are 1G capable.
Tech Home managed solutions provide a unique combination of Internet & data security software, cloud backup, and 24|7 premium technical support for most Connected Home and Consumer Electronic (CE) devices. Tech Home is available in three different levels to meet the varying needs of consumers based on the quantity of devices in their home and the desired level of support.
“We’re ecstatic to partner with Lumos Networks. They are a customer-centric company that wants to ensure a secure and seamless digital experience for their subscribers,” said Armond Dawson, Director of Partner Development at SecurityCoverage, Inc. He added, “Lumos Networks clearly understands that home networks are becoming increasingly complex with the growing number of interconnected devices, and Tech Home is available in different levels to meet the needs of each customer.”
“We are excited to begin offering our customers the high-quality Internet security, cloud backup, and password management solutions included in the Tech Home Protect and Tech Home Protect Plus plans”, said Diego Anderson, General Manager, Residential and Small Business for Lumos Networks. “Our customers that want both an Internet security suite and premium technical support for their home will be thrilled with the value of the Tech Home Support plan. Tech Home provides the level of security and technical support needed to deliver peace of mind to our customers who will no longer need to worry about computer viruses, forgetting passwords, and connectivity issues for their tech devices.”
“This partnership aligns well with our Broadband strategy and further strengthens consumer support capabilities as we expand IP based service offerings with higher speeds,” added Mr. Anderson. “This program certainly supports more robust customer support-.”
For more information on Tech Home and other Lumos Networks products and services please visit www.lumosnetworks.com/products.
About SecurityCoverage
SecurityCoverage, Inc. is a leading provider of mobile and desktop security software, data protection, file backup and technical support services. Founded in 2003 with a clear mission to simplify the use of technology and provide world class customer service, we remain relentlessly dedicated to protecting consumer devices and personal data. Today, nearly 400 providers from diverse markets like broadband, telecommunications, cable, mobile, retail and warranty partner with SecurityCoverage to create new revenue streams and own their customer experience. Product and company information is available at www.securitycoverage.com.
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About Lumos Networks
Lumos Networks is a leading fiber-based service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region serving Carrier, Enterprise and Data Center customers, offering end-to-end connectivity in 24 markets in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and Kentucky. With a fiber network of 8,985 fiber route miles and more than 436,000 total fiber strand miles, Lumos Networks connects 1,295 unique Fiber to the Cell sites, 1,636 total FTTC connections, 36 data centers, including 7 company owned co-location facilities, 1,922 on-net buildings and over 3,200 total on-net locations. In 2015, Lumos Networks generated over $114 million in Data revenue and over $51 million in Adjusted EBITDA over our fiber network. Detailed information about Lumos Networks is available at www.lumosnetworks.com.
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