EarthLink Acquires One Ring Networks

EarthLink, a leading internet service provider, announced today its acquisition of One Ring Networks Inc., one of the largest fixed wireless providers of voice and data services in the country.

The acquisition will allow EarthLink to expand its business platform capabilities and portfolio of products and services including high-speed business internet. One Ring Networks, with its boutique-type services, holds a significant market share across Arizona, California, Georgia, Maryland and Texas, delivering high-speed, fixed wireless internet service and other communication services to businesses and consumers.

“We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of One Ring Networks,” said Glenn Goad, EarthLink CEO. “This combination represents a compelling opportunity to launch EarthLink’s Business offering and utilize the advances of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology to better serve our customers.”

Earthlink President Mike Toplisek added, “We were collectively excited to discover that One Ring’s core values and commitment to exceeding customer expectations align with EarthLink’s. One Ring enables us the opportunity to take our business service capabilities to the next level for our customers.”

The acquisition takes effect immediately. John Jenkins, President of One Ring Networks, will serve as the President of EarthLink Business Services.

“Our strategy is simple: continue to expand the best platform in the industry both organically and through further acquisitions across the country to help better serve the large and growing customer base of EarthLink,” Jenkins said. “With our combined commitment to providing our business and consumer customers with the best in communication services, we will continue to be one of the largest, fastest growing and top ranked service providers in the industry.”

To learn more, visit earthlink.net or https://business.earthlink.net/.