Bowling Alley Gets the Bandwidth It Needs, With Plenty to Spare

Shentel Business Win, September 2, 2025: An iconic family bowling and entertainment center is expanding to another location in Harrisonburg, Virginia and has selected Shentel Business to provide 1 Gbps Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) to support  high-speed streaming capabilities throughout the venue.

Besides the existing bowling facilities, restaurant, and bar, the revamped center features a pool room, party room, and arcade room. Each area of the venue features multiple TVs that stream content from a variety of cloud-based servers. In addition, the owners added other high-bandwidth customer service and operational processes that required the gigabit service.

The DIA service offers symmetrical, all-fiber data transmission, upstream and downstream, with guaranteed gigabit throughput. Unlike publicly shared connections, DIA  provides a private, dedicated link. This not only enhances security, but it also ensures consistent speeds, even during peak network traffic times. Another benefit of DIA for this bowling and entertainment center is that management can easily upgrade the bandwidth to as high as 100 Gbps when it is needed. 

Another key factor in the owner’s decision was that Shentel Business’s all-fiber network already covers Harrisonburg which eliminates any delay in running new fiber and ensures access to a local Shentel Business sales and technical support team. The owners were also impressed with the fast, no-hassle, and upfront sales experience. There was no hard sell, no hidden or frivolous charges; just a straightforward discussion that ended with the bowling center getting everything it needed and Shentel Business gaining another satisfied customer.

“In today’s entertainment landscape, customers expect seamless digital experiences alongside the fun—whether it's high-quality streaming, digital scorekeeping, or interactive features,” says Glenn Lytle, SVP of Commercial Sales for Shentel Business. “By choosing DIA, this family-friendly venue is future-proofing its operations and giving patrons the reliable, high-speed connectivity they expect. We’re proud to be their trusted network partner as they grow and enhance their customer experience.”

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