Free Wi-Fi in Petersburg thanks to United Communications
Local internet company United Communications, a leading fiber broadband provider proudly announces the launch of its free public Wi-Fi network in the historic town square of Petersburg, Tennessee.
Ethan Bryant (left) and Denton Bell (right) from United Communications visit Colt Show Antiques and Hardwoods following the installation of free public Wi-Fi. photo courtesy of Colt Show Antiques and Hardwoods
The network’s coverage area includes popular local businesses and essential services, including:
• The Babe Shop
• Colt Show Antiques and Hardwoods
• Good Shepherd Coffee Company
• Miss Jean’s Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop
• Petersburg Community Library
• Petersburg Post Office
• Petersburg Town Hall
• Willow & Reed
To use the free Wi-Fi service, users can search for the network called “access.united.net” on their device. A password is not required.
Petersburg is the third town to receive free public Wi-Fi service from United Communications. United provided similar networks in Shelbyville in 2023 and Franklin in 2024.
The free Wi-Fi installation is the result of Mark Eichler, owner of Colt Show Antiques and Hardwoods, sending an email to United Communications. As a Petersburg business owner, he requested coverage for not only his customers but other local businesses and their patrons too due to the limited coverage in the area. Mark recently shared in a recent Facebook post, “We now have Wi-Fi on the square. When you visit the merchants in Petersburg, you’ll now have internet access and if you have Wi-Fi calling you’ll have phone access as well. We want to thank United Communications for their rapid response to our request.”
“We were excited to extend our fiber network to the residents of Petersburg in 2024. And as a locally headquartered business, we love opportunities like this to partner with our neighbors to make our communities a better place to work and live,” said William Bradford, President and CEO of United Communications.
United is spearheading a $12 million investment in southern Marshall County to serve roughly 2,500 additional homes and businesses in the area, 1,000 of which currently have no access to any type of internet service.
United Communications offers Middle Tennessee’s fastest residential fiber service with download and upload speeds of up to 8 Gbps with no contracts, data caps, or hidden fees. Monthly plans start at just $49.95! To learn how you can sign up to become a United Communications customer, visit www.united.net.
