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Charlotte-based fiber provider launches ‘Smart Wi-Fi’ for venues, businesses

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jan 30, 2023

The Charlotte-headquartered internet service provider Segra today announced a new fiber internet product that it calls Smart Wi-Fi™.

Charlotte-based fiber network provider names new CEO after acquisition by Cox

Posted by Jason Parker | Jan 7, 2022

Segra, which was acquired for $240 million by Cox Communications in 2021, has a new CEO.

Segra, after sale to Cox Communications, appoints new executive team

Posted by Jason Parker | Nov 4, 2021

Segra has new members of its executive team, one month after its acquisition by Cox Communications.

NorthState now independent, following sale of parent company Segra to Cox Communications

Posted by Jason Parker | Oct 6, 2021

Fiber internet provider NorthState will operate as an independent company, with continued financial support from Swedish firm, following the sale of its parent company’s commercial business to Cox Communications.

Parent of NorthState selling commercial business, to focus on fiber networks in NC, elsewhere

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Apr 28, 2021

The corporate parent of the former Triad-based NorthState Communications is selling its commercial services business to Cox Communications but will retain ownership of its infrastructure business focus on building fiber-to-the home and residential as well as services for smaller businesses.

Charlotte fiber firm Segra, US Ignite pick Greensboro for ‘Smart Gigabit Community’ effort

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Nov 13, 2020

Segra, a fiber infrastructure communications provider based in Charlotte, in conjunction with US Ignite, a non-profit organization seeking to accelerate the smart city movement, announce the selection of Greensboro, NC as a Smart Gigabit Community, a program established by the National Science Foundation.

NorthState’s longtime CEO exits as Charlotte-based Segra closes on $240M acquisition

Posted by WRAL TechWire | May 20, 2020

Royster Tucker III, chief executive officer at Triad-based NorthState, is stepping down as Charlotte-based Segra closes on the $240 million acquisition of the communications firm.