FRANKLIN, Tenn. (June 2, 2026)—United Communications recently announced the launch of Outdoor Wi-Fi, a professionally installed service designed to extend a reliable internet connection beyond the walls of a home or business and into the porches, patios, pool areas, and other outdoor spaces where customers live, work, and connect.
“Life doesn’t stop at the door, and customers increasingly expect their connection to keep up wherever they are,” said William Bradford, president and CEO of United Communications. “Outdoor Wi-Fi is more than just extending coverage. It’s about improving the experience of how Middle Tennesseans stay connected, even in unexpected places.”
The launch comes as Middle Tennessee families head into the summer season, when backyards become extensions of the home for cookouts, pool parties, and outdoor movie nights. For small businesses, Outdoor Wi-Fi can also help support outdoor seating areas and workspaces where a stronger connection can improve daily operations and customer experience.
Outdoor Wi-Fi is the latest example of United’s commitment to helping Middle Tennessee stay connected in more places, including spaces where reliable internet may not be expected. United has established free downtown Wi-Fi networks in Petersburg, Shelbyville, Franklin, and Lewisburg to help visitors and businesses stay connected during community events and periods of peak cellular demand.
“From town squares to community gathering places, our goal is to make reliable connectivity available where people actually need it,” Bradford said. “Outdoor Wi-Fi builds on that same idea by bringing a stronger, more consistent connection to the locations our customers visit every day.”
Built for environments where standard indoor routers or do-it-yourself extenders may fall short, United’s Outdoor Wi-Fi and Outdoor Wi-Fi Plus options use purpose-built technology and high-performance devices to deliver wider coverage, more consistent connectivity outside in areas the home or business, and unsurpassed performance for every device.
Unlike do-it-yourself extenders, United’s Outdoor Wi-Fi is installed and optimized by United technicians. Depending on the customer’s needs, United technicians will recommend the right option and placement to help deliver reliable coverage in the spaces that matter most.
Outdoor Wi-Fi is available as an add-on to any of United’s internet service plans with a one-time $99 professional installation fee. Residential internet plans range from 300 Mbps to 8 Gig Premier. Availability and performance may vary based on home layout, construction materials, surrounding environment, equipment placement, and proximity to the home or business.
Customers can learn more or check availability by visiting United.net or calling 931-364-2227.
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About United Communications
United Communications is a leading provider of internet and phone services for residential customers, small and mid-sized businesses, and enterprise-level organizations across Middle Tennessee. United has been nationally and regionally recognized, winning the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work award from the Nashville Business Journal, the 2024 and 2025 Gold Stevie® Awards from the American Business Awards®, a 2025 BBC Mag Top 100 Fiber-to-the-Home Leader designation, and a 2023 Torch Award from the BBB. United was also honored by the NCTA in their 2025 Smart Rural Community Showcase Awards.
United operates more than 6,100 route miles of fiber covering portions of Bedford, Davidson, Franklin, Giles, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Rutherford, Williamson, and Wilson counties. United Communications is a service of Middle Tennessee Electric. To learn more, please visit united.net.