FILE – In this June 19, 2018, file photo, a router and internet switch are displayed in East Derry, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Internet provider Greenlight Networks is expanding into North Buffalo as another option for service.
The company says construction work has begun and more than 2,600 homes are expected to have access to service for the first time by September.
A look at a map on Greenlight’s website shows construction happening between the north side of Hertel Avenue and Tacoma Avenue between Tennyson Avenue and Norwalk Avenue, in addition to a few areas north of those.
A number of streets north and south of that specific area are under evaluation for potential service.
“The network and infrastructure buildout in this community is a critical piece of our overall expansion plans for this year,” Greenlight CEO Mark Murphy said.
Their internet service is already available on Buffalo’s east and west sides, as well as Cheektowaga, North Tonawanda and the Village of Lancaster. Greenlight’s hope is to have more than 30,000 Erie County homes connected to its network by the end of 2024.
Buffalo Common Council member Joseph Golombek Jr. says Greenlight has “proven to be a fantastic partner in other parts of the city.”
“This expansion will not only enhance our community’s connectivity but also support economic growth and development in the North Buffalo District,” he said.
Anyone who’s interested in having Greenlight as their internet provider can sign up for updates and pre-order service here.
Evan Anstey is an Associated Press Award, JANY Award and Emmy-nominated digital producer who has been part of the News 4 team since 2015. See more of his work here and follow him on Twitter.
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