SCRANTON, PA — Scranton-based Loop Internet is proud to announce the launch of the city’s
fastest fiber internet service, delivering symmetrical speeds up to 10 gigabits per second to the
downtown business district. Loop’s high-speed internet is faster than any other local offering,
setting a new benchmark for reliable, high-speed connectivity that will benefit both businesses
and residents.
The network, built to support remote work, video conferencing, and data-intensive applications,
also delivers a stable, uninterrupted connection essential for today’s digital demands. Loop is
already doing installations on Lackawanna, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Wyoming
avenues along with Linden Street in the downtown area. Jason Wasmanski, General Manager
of Loop, emphasized the value of local investment.
“We’re headquartered right here in Scranton, and money paid by our customers for the service
goes back into the local economy,” he said. “We believe in building up our community, not just
serving it.” Loop has been in the area providing internet service for nearly a decade and recently
expanded its network footprint in the City of Wilkes-Barre as well. Loop recognized the need for
better connectivity in nearby Scranton as more residents and businesses move into the city so
they began rapidly building out the network.
Loop is investing millions of dollars into Scranton’s infrastructure which demonstrates its
commitment to the region. In addition to bringing top-tier internet to the city, Loop focuses on
local partnerships, contracting with nearby businesses for services such as marketing, printing,
and events. The company’s founder and CEO, Chris Hacken, a Mountain Top native, remains
actively involved, often seen working on network construction and connecting customers
himself. Loop also remains dedicated to delivering lightning fast speeds to Northeast
Pennsylvania residents without delay.
“While other providers have contracts in place that will take years to complete, Loop is
transforming the downtown Scranton business district in under a year,” Wasmanski explained.
“Our team’s swift deployment ensures that businesses and residents can access cutting-edge
speeds now, not years from now.”
Wasmanski explained that fiber internet uses thin strands of glass to transmit data as light
signals rather than relying on traditional copper cables that use electrical signals. Fiber signals
travel close to the speed of light with less interference, which means fiber can carry data at
incredibly high speeds with low latency over long distances without losing quality.
Loop’s fiber network is built with room to expand, too, allowing even faster speeds as the
demand grows. Plans are underway to expand the fiber network beyond the business district to
serve more areas of Scranton, keeping pace with evolving needs.
“We’ve already connected over 100 customers downtown and have businesses practically
knocking down our door to sign up,” Founder and CEO Chris Hacken added. “Our fiber
technology delivers the same upload and download speeds, so our users can work from home,
stream, and share large files without the disruptions that are common with cable internet.”
Interested residents and businesses
