Heath Simpson has been promoted to CEO of Arkansas-based Ritter Communications, effective Jan. 31. The promotion marks the culmination of a strategic succession plan to position the company to continue its aggressive growth trajectory. “Heath has established himself as a…
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Ritter Communications Promotes Esposito to CTO
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffVictor Esposito has been promoted to Chief Technical Officer at Ritter Communications. This promotion ensures business and residential customers maintain access to the most innovative network solutions across the Ritter Communications footprint. In his new role, Esposito leads all of…
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RightFiber Donates Bikes to Newport, Brinkley Students
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRitter Communications, the largest privately held telecommunications service provider serving exclusively the Mid-South, recently made a $6,000 donation to All Kids Bike, bringing bicycles and the Learn-to-Ride curriculum to kindergarten students in Newport and Brinkley. The donation was matched by…
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Ritter Communications Adds Bryan as Vice President of Construction
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffShane Bryan of Russellville has been named Vice President of OSP Engineering & Construction for Ritter Communications, the telecommunications company announced Monday. In his new role, Bryan will oversee all construction projects undertaken by the company. As Ritter Communications continues…
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Ritter Communications Awarded $44M in Arkansas Rural Connect Grants
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRitter Communications has been awarded eight rural broadband installation grants by the Arkansas Legislative Council totaling approximately $44 million. The resources, which are made available through the Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) program and funded by the American Rescue Plan, help…
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City of Brinkley Receives $2.2 Million Arkansas Rural Broadband Grant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRitter Communications will soon offer access to its fiber high-speed internet service, which is currently available to businesses in Brinkley, to local residents as well. The new service offer is part of a recent investment made to improve the area’s…
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Ritter’s $28M Expansion into NW Arkansas Underway in Fayetteville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRitter Communications is up and running in Fayetteville, the company announced Friday. The Jonesboro-based broadband provider revealed in April that it was investing $28 million into Northwest Arkansas expansion. This week, its first Fayetteville business customers were connected to…
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Ritter Expanding to River Valley with $12M Fiber Investment
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRitter Communications is investing $12 million in fiber internet services and advanced cloud solutions for businesses in the Arkansas River Valley region, the company announced Tuesday. The Jonesboro-based broadband provider will be working in four River Valley cities beginning with…
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Ritter Communications Investing $12 Million in Network Upgrade for NEA, Western Tennessee
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRitter Communications continues investing in regional broadband with a $12 million project to upgrade networks in more than 40 communities in Northeast Arkansas and western Tennessee. The Jonesboro-based broadband provider launched the network upgrade project in February with plans to…
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Ritter Continues Expansion, Bringing Broadband Services to Morrilton
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleRitter Communications is continuing its expansion across Arkansas, with a move into the Morrilton market. The Jonesboro-based broadband provider is expanding to Morrilton as part of a $4 million effort.. As part of this expansion, Ritter will be the first…