United Communications Expands into Lawrence County with Loretto Telecom Acquisition

United Communications, a local fiber broadband provider, will expand its Middle Tennessee service area by acquiring Loretto Telecom, a rural internet provider serving more than 8,000 locations in Lawrence County with 20 employees. This marks United’s fourth acquisition, adding to a network that now connects 120,000 locations across 11 counties and offers 8-Gig fiber internet, Wi-Fi 7 technology, and network management apps for homes and businesses. Loretto customers will experience no operational changes while the acquisition awaits final regulatory approval, expected by the end of 2025. United plans to retain the Loretto Telecom name and expand the local team to accelerate product upgrades and network expansion throughout Lawrence County. United and Loretto share a history of rural service leadership, with both companies originally founded as rural telephone providers. The combined network aims to deliver high-speed, reliable internet while maintaining strong customer service and local support. The acquisition demonstrates United’s commitment to investing in and growing broadband access across Middle Tennessee. Additional information is available at united.net.