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Ritter Communications secured $590 million in a debt refinancing led by Fifth Third Bank to support its network expansion initiatives.

RECENTLY ACQUIREDNov 13, 2024

Amount Raised

$590 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

JonesboroInformation TechnologyHardware

Investors

Fifth Third Bank

Description

Ritter Communications has announced an upsized $590 million debt refinance to continue its rapid expansion of RightFiber, the company’s fiber broadband service. This funding will enable strategic expansions into new markets, including Fort Smith and Texarkana in Arkansas.

Quick answer

Ritter Communications raised $590 Million in a Funding Round round, dated November 13, 2024. Investors: Fifth Third Bank. Ritter Communications is based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States.

How much did Ritter Communications raise?
Ritter Communications raised $590 Million in a Funding Round round on November 13, 2024.
Who invested in Ritter Communications?
Fifth Third Bank is named as investors in this round.
What does Ritter Communications do?
Ritter Communications has been providing telecommunications services since 1906.
Where is Ritter Communications based and how big is it?
Ritter Communications is based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. Fundz records about 460 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Ritter Communications?
Fundz holds 3 contacts at Ritter Communications, including the Director of Technical Operations. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Ritter Communications

Location

Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

About

Ritter Communications has been providing telecommunications services since 1906. It offers service to over 65,000 customers across multiple states including Arkansas and Tennessee. The company focuses on delivering reliable telecommunications services to local communities. In 2019, it sold a majority stake to Grain Management.

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