On the heels of Fayetteville becoming a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet, the fiber optic provider has just announced the expanded offering of Amazon's eero Max 7, a cutting-edge mesh Wi-Fi 7 system touted as the fastest and most powerful yet to 34 additional markets.
The enhanced 5 Gig internet plans powered by the eero Max 7 are now available to residents in the following local communities: Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Raeford, Spring Lake and Vander.
“At Metronet, our commitment is to provide customers with dependable, ultra-high-speed internet and cutting-edge technology,” said Dave Heimbach, Metronet President & CEO, in a press release. “We take pride in extending access to the eero Max 7, expanding the reach of our 5 Gig plan to additional cities within our network. This initiative aims to empower communities with the connectivity and speeds essential for their continued success.”
Customers will experience fast Wi-Fi speeds paired with high-speed, 100 percent fiber optic service that connects directly to their home. Anyone interested in Metronet’s Premium Wi-Fi with the eero Max 7 or upgrading to 5 Gig internet can visit metronet.com for additional information and availability by location.
On Monday, June 1, 2026, Tribe members from District 2 and District 15, the districts surrounding the area currently planned for the casino, met for a community meeting.Amidst the glitz and glamour of the idea of a new casino coming to the Lumbee Tri
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Crystal McLean (left) with Scott Embry (right). Money Box Academy received a $10,000 grant from United Way of Cumberland County’s Youth Growth Stock Trust. Photos provided by Crystal McLean.The Youth Growth Stock Trust Committee, administered by the
