The Avondale Development Corporation is pleased to announce a partnership with altafiber that brings free public high-speed WiFi along the Reading Road business district as part of a broader effort to ignite economic growth and improve the quality of life for Avondale residents.
altafiber now delivers public WiFi in the business corridor of Avondale along Reading Road. Connected locations include the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, the Cincinnati NAACP, the Avondale Town Center, and the Avondale Business Center. Hirsch Recreation Center will also receive public WiFi soon.
In addition, the following residential locations on Reading Road have dedicated FREE WiFi networks.
- 802-814 Reading Road “Somerset”
- 3415 Reading Road
- 610 Maple Avenue
- 615 Maple Avenue
- 3522 Reading Road “Poinciana”
- 3580-3586 Reading Road “Alameda”
- 3639 Reading Road “Commodore”
- 3719 Reading Road “Crescent Court”
- 722 Gholson Avenue “Ambassador”
The Avondale Development Corporation directs the revitalization of Avondale by developing housing, real estate, and economic initiatives while working collaboratively with residents and partners to address priorities that promote the well-being of Avondale residents as recommended in the Quality of Life Plan.
“Free WiFi in Avondale isn’t just about getting online — it’s about opening doors. When folks can connect without worrying about cost, it helps with everything from job searches to homework,” said Patrick Cartier, Director of Operations & Community Engagement, Avondale Development Corporation. “It also means our small businesses can reach more people through digital marketing and foot traffic from those exploring the neighborhood. This is a big win for the community and a step toward a more connected, thriving Avondale.”
Greg Wheeler, President – Business Markets for altafiber, said the Avondale Development Corporation shares altafiber’s mission to drive more economic development opportunities through broadband connectivity, and create more access to education, employment, and healthcare opportunities for residents.
“We appreciate the Avondale Development Corporation’s leadership on this initiative and are excited to launch this partnership that will deliver improved WiFi connectivity in the heart of Avondale,” Wheeler said.
As the leading supplier of fiber-based services in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, altafiber’s network spans more than 17,000 route miles in the Midwest, including Greater Cincinnati, where the company offers fiber-based services to nearly 100 percent of business and single-family home addresses.
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