Aeneas Internet and Telephone
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 Aeneas Building | |
| Company type | Telecommunications |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications Internet Service Provider Colocation (business) Business telephone systems Wide area network |
| Founded | 1995 (as Aeneas Internet Services) |
| Headquarters | Jackson, Tennessee, United States |
| Website | Official website |
Aeneas Internet and Telephone is an American provider of telecommunications services in Tennessee,[1] with headquarters located in Jackson.[2]
History
[edit]The company was established in 1995 by Jonathan Harlan under the name Aeneas Internet Services.[3] Harlan served as CEO from 1995 until August 2018. Stephen Thorpe took over as CEO of Aeneas Internet and Telephone in August 2018.[3]
Aeneas offers fiber internet and phone services to residents in Tennessee.[4][5]
In May 2003, Aeneas headquarters was hit by a tornado, but was able to restore operations within four days.[6] In 2004, Homeland Security featured Aeneas in a national advertising campaign regarding this recovery.[7] In July 2018, Aeneas expanded its services to Hardeman County.[8]
In 2020, the company in partnership with STEMC, expanded its activity to Tipton Country.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Jackson Sun Real Estate Showcase Archived 2008-10-06 at archive.today
- ^ "Aeneas". www.aeneas.net. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- ^ a b "Aeneas' Harlan remembered for business abilities, Downtown loyalty". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- ^ "High-speed internet makes way to Chester County". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- ^ "Aeneas Internet and Telephone: Number 4990 on the 2012 Inc. 5000". Inc.com. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- ^ "Feature Edition - May 2003 Storms - jacksonsun.com". orig.jacksonsun.com. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- ^ "Aeneas to be featured in Homeland Security ads". Nashville Business Journal. 28 September 2004. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Broadband grant brings high-speed internet across Hardeman County". WBBJ TV. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- ^ Day, Echo. "STEMC will begin building broadband network in Tipton County in 2020 | The Leader". Retrieved 2021-05-12.