Lumos starts 3,000-mile fiber build in Chicagoland
CHICAGO (UI) — Lumos, now operating as part of T-Mobile Fiber, has broken ground on a 3,000-mile fiber network build across DuPage and Cook counties, marking its first project in Illinois.
The expansion will extend high-speed internet to nearly 300,000 addresses across more than 20 suburban communities, including Naperville, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Wheaton, and Bolingbrook.
The Illinois rollout brings Lumos into its tenth state of operation, with a focus on connecting both underserved neighborhoods and high-demand business corridors.
Company officials said the new network will provide symmetrical speeds and support growing digital needs across homes, multifamily properties, and local enterprises.
“We’re eager to get to work and begin installation of Lumos’s Fiber Optic network across Chicago communities,” said Brian Stading, CEO of Lumos. “This investment will deliver faster, more dependable internet to businesses and communities across Chicagoland, fueling economic growth and enhancing everyday life for years to come.”
Local leaders welcomed the project. Roselle Mayor David Pileski called it “another step forward in our commitment to strengthening infrastructure and ensuring every resident has access to fast, reliable internet.” Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli added that the service is vital in a community where more than 25% of residents work from home.
Engineering for the project is underway, with residents expected to receive mail updates ahead of construction in their neighborhoods.
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