High-speed internet service expanded

VW independent staff/submitted information

New high-speed fiber internet service is available in the rural Van Wert County area, including the Village of Scott and portions of Convoy, and additional expansion is slated for surrounding areas this summer.

Paulding-Putnam is offering the service and to celebrate, PP is inviting community members to attend a free community open house on Wednesday, June 24, at Walnut and Main Event Center, 223 E. Main St. in Van Wert. Attendees may stop by during either of two sessions: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.

The open house is a relaxed, no-pressure opportunity for residents and businesses to learn more about fiber internet technology, available service packages, pricing options, and Paulding Putnam’s Wi-Fi app. Staff will be available to answer questions. Electric members who attend the event will be entered to win one of four $25 electric bill credits. In addition, anyone who signs up for fiber service during the open house will receive $50 off their first month of service. RSVPs are requested, but not required. Anyone Interested can RSVP online here or by calling 800.686.2357.

Paulding Putnam has built more than 600 miles of mainline fiber infrastructure across northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana and plans to exceed 1,500 miles as expansion continues. Service is already available in portions of Paulding and Putnam counties, including areas of Paulding, Haviland, Payne, Grover Hill, Ottoville, Fort Jennings, Cloverdale, and Delphos.

Business internet packages are also available for farms, small businesses, and commercial operations requiring advanced connectivity and multi-gig speeds.

Those interested in fiber internet service (even those who are not electric members) are encouraged to complete the interest form online at www.PPEC.coop. This helps the co-op guide construction plans and notify customers when service is available.

Paulding Putnam is a local electric and internet cooperative serving nearly 14,000 members in Paulding, Putnam, Defiance, Van Wert, and Allen counties in Ohio, and Adams and Allen counties in Indiana.