WideOpenWest (NYSE:WOW) Inc. (NYSE: WOW) is a broadband communications company that delivers internet, video and voice services to residential and business customers in the United States. Operating under the WOW! brand, the company focuses on high-speed internet access, digital cable programming and VoIP phone services, targeting both urban and suburban markets with bundled offerings designed to meet varying connectivity needs.
Founded in 1996, WideOpenWest has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Over the years, the company has invested in network upgrades, transitioning to all-digital and DOCSIS 3.1 infrastructure to support faster speeds and enhanced reliability. In September 2021, WOW! returned to the public markets via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger, marking a new chapter in its efforts to expand its footprint and improve operational efficiency.
Today, WideOpenWest serves approximately 40 markets across seven states, including Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Missouri, Alabama and Florida. Its network footprint reaches both metropolitan areas and smaller communities, where it competes against national and regional providers by emphasizing customer service, flexibility in plan options and competitive pricing for high-performance broadband solutions.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Tony Wesley, WideOpenWest continues to focus on scalable network investments, customer experience enhancements and product innovation. Wesley, who joined the company in an executive capacity before his appointment as CEO, has overseen initiatives to streamline operations, modernize the network and roll out new services such as managed Wi-Fi and cloud-based business solutions.
