Empire Access Expands Internet Services to Mount Morris and Perry, NY

Upstate New York Fiber Optic Expansion to be Completed in Fall of 2023 Prattsburgh, NY, October 11, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, today announced it expects to complete its fiber optic network expansion to Mount Morris and Perry, New York, in the Fall of 2023. When completed, local home and business owners will have access to a wide array of internet services. For instance, the services include Wi-Fi, home automation, phone plans, security, and streaming solutions. Empire Access provides broadband internet services to homes, businesses, local governments, and municipalities across Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Its expansion to Mount Morris and Perry marks another significant step in its buildout strategy to reach rural communities. Empire Access’ internet, named the fastest internet in the Northeast by PCMag also offers Gigabit-speed connectivity. For the most part, Gigabit-speed connectivity is only available in larger metropolitan areas. “We are excited by the opportunity to serve the people of Mount Morris and Perry,” says Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “These, like many others in the region, are great communities to which Empire Access can provide a much-needed service in today’s evolving digital world. Alongside our internet, we maintain 24/7/365 locally-staffed customer service, to ensure that we will always be a business which understands the needs of our customers.” Empire Access pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services, as listed subsequently: Sign up to receive emails in order to find out when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! Further, check Empire Access’ availability in your area by visiting: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/service-area/, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access: Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services. Such services include scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. ### iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access: Jake Curtachio iMiller Public Relations Tel: 1.914.315.6424 Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact: Ethan Ball, Marketing Specialist Empire Access Tel: 1.800.338.3300 Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com

Empire Access Expands to South Elmira, NY

Fastest Broadband Provider in the Northeast Continues Southern Tier Growth Strategy Elmira, NY, August 7, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, is expanding its services to South Elmira, New York. Empire Access now provides its award-winning Internet services to business and home owners and local governments in the community. Empire Access continues its successful expansion strategy in Southern New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Prattsburgh, New York, Empire Access provides fiber-optic broadband services to rural communities throughout its service area. Empire will include South Elmira in its service area when construction is complete in Fall 2023. Empire Access, rated the fastest internet in the Northeast by PCMag, provides the customers it serves with backed internet services. For instance, enterprise-class WiFi, home automation, TV, streaming, security, and more. “Empire Access is thrilled to join the South Elmira community,” said Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “We always strive to provide the best broadband services to the towns and cities in our network, and South Elmira will be no different. Our community-based approach to broadband buildouts ensures that we are always focussing our efforts on our customers. We maintain local support teams to ensure a deep connection with our customers because our employees live in these communities. Moreover, we understand our customers’ needs for affordable internet services, so they will never see promotion-ending price gimmicks, only affordable costs and great WiFi!” Empire Access pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services: Sign up to receive emails when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! Check Empire Access’ availability in your area by visiting: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/where-we-are/check-location, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access:Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. # iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access:Jake CurtachioiMiller Public RelationsTel: 1.914.315.6424Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact:Ethan Ball, Marketing SpecialistEmpire AccessTel: 1.800.338.3300Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com

Empire Access Begins Broadband Construction in Scranton, PA

Fastest Internet in the Northeast expected to complete 86-mile fiber construction in 2023 Scranton, PA, September 27, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, recently broke ground on its 86-mile fiber optic expansion into Scranton, Pennsylvania. The first 86 mile buildout will be complete by the end of 2023. Additionally, the second 90 miles will be complete in 2024. Empire Access’ construction in Scranton continues its buildout strategy in New York’s Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access provides high-speed internet, streaming, phone plans, security solutions, and more to businesses and residents across its service area. Empire Access is rated the fastest internet in the Northeast by PCMag. Furthermore, Empire provides affordable plans and reliable internet otherwise not available in the small towns and cities it serves. “Scranton is an exceptional community which we will strive to continuously support,” states Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “First and foremost, Empire Access is a service provider of the people, meaning we come from communities like yours. Our 24/7/365 customer service teams are based in the towns and cities in which we operate. We set ourselves apart from our competitors because we understand what it means to be in your communities and aim to serve accordingly.” Empire Access also pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services: Sign up to receive emails when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! In order to check Empire Access’ availability in your area, visit: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/service-area/, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access:Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. # iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access:Jake CurtachioiMiller Public RelationsTel: 1.914.315.6424Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact:Ethan Ball, Marketing SpecialistEmpire AccessTel: 1.800.338.3300Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com

Bloomfield to Receive Broadband Internet from Empire Access

Fastest Internet in the Northeast Increases New York Footprint Bloomfield, NY, September 20, 2023 – Empire Access, a fiber internet service provider declared the fastest internet in the Northeast, is expanding its broadband network into Bloomfield, New York. With the expansion to be completed in the Fall of 2023, homeowners and businesses alike will have access to leading internet services including WiFi, streaming, phone plans, and security solutions. Headquartered in Prattsburgh, New York, Empire Access operates a broadband network across large areas of New York’s Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania, with services available to many small communities which often do not have access to the high-quality internet offered in major metropolitan areas. Now on its way to Bloomfield, Empire Access combines the fastest internet in the Northeast, according to PCMag, with affordable prices that never rise due to promotion-ending gimmicks. “We are excited to bring our award-winning internet to an exciting community like Bloomfield,” states Jim Baase, CEO at Empire Access. “Internet services are in high demand but not many network operators prioritize small communities the way we do. Empire Access understands what it means to provide a critical service and the trust placed in us everywhere we operate, so we maintain our customer support teams with community members to ensure we always maintain our deep local connection. We want to thank everyone in Bloomfield for accepting us in your community.” Empire Access pairs its high-speed fiber optic internet with a complete array of telecommunication and security services: ● Streaming TV delivering crystal clear, 100% HD picture quality, restart TV, Whole Home DVR, and much more● Home and business phone plans covering all your favorite features such as toll-free numbers, voicemail, hosted phone systems, and more● IoT security, home automation and 24/7 video monitoring with the ability to remotely, lock and unlock doors, control appliances, climate control, security management, and more right from your computer or smart device● Advanced business services including enterprise Wi-Fi, high-security fire walls, business emails, audio and video conferencing, dark fiber, and metro-Ethernet Sign up to receive emails when fiber optic service is available by clicking here! Check Empire Access’ availability in your area by visiting: https://empireaccess.wpenginepowered.com/service-area/, calling (800) 338-3300, or emailing info@empireaccess.com. About Empire Access:Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access was awarded Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York. Empire Access has been named as the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners. # iMPR Media Contact for Empire Access:Jake CurtachioiMiller Public RelationsTel: 1.914.315.6424Email: empireaccess@imillerpr.com Empire Access Media Contact:Ethan Ball, Marketing SpecialistEmpire AccessTel: 1.800.338.3300Email: ethan.ball@empireaccess.com