Aeneas Internet and Telephone explained

Aeneas Internet and Telephone
Type:	Telecommunications
Foundation:	1995 (as Aeneas Internet Services)
Location:	Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Aeneas Internet and Telephone is an American provider of telecommunications services in Tennessee,^[1] with headquarters located in Jackson.^[2]

History

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.

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]

External links

• • LinkedIn Page

Notes and References

1. http://orig.jacksonsun.com/showcase/20060903aeneas/index.htm Jackson Sun Real Estate Showcase
2. Web site: Aeneas. www.aeneas.net. 2019-01-02.
3. Web site: Aeneas' Harlan remembered for business abilities, Downtown loyalty. The Jackson Sun. en. 2019-01-02.
4. Web site: High-speed internet makes way to Chester County. The Jackson Sun. en. 2019-01-02.
5. Web site: Aeneas Internet and Telephone: Number 4990 on the 2012 Inc. 5000. Inc.com. en. 2019-01-02.
6. Web site: Feature Edition - May 2003 Storms - jacksonsun.com. orig.jacksonsun.com. 2019-01-02.
7. News: Aeneas to be featured in Homeland Security ads. 28 September 2004. Nashville Business Journal. 21 November 2018.
8. Web site: Broadband grant brings high-speed internet across Hardeman County. 2018-07-11. WBBJ TV. en-US. 2019-01-02.
9. Web site: Day. Echo. STEMC will begin building broadband network in Tipton County in 2020 The Leader. 2021-05-12. en-US.