8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2018

WideOpenWest, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)

Delaware	001-38101	46-0552948
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 1000
Englewood, CO 80111
 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(720) 479-3500
 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 8.01.   Other Events.

On October 13, 2018, WideOpenWest, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release providing an update on the impact of Hurricane Michael in certain of its markets. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information under this Item 8.01 and Exhibit 99.1 are furnished by the Company in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release dated October 13, 2018.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 15, 2018	WIDEOPENWEST, INC.
	/s/ Richard E. Fish, Jr.
	Richard E. Fish, Jr.
	Chief Financial Officer

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

WOW! Begins Recovery from Hurricane Michael after Significant Damage to its Networks in Florida and Alabama

Panama City, FL. — October 13, 2018 — WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband and communications service provider, is taking swift action in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Michael to ensure the safety of its employees and restore service to its customers in the company’s Panama City and Dothan markets.

WOW!’s engineers and network technicians have assessed the damage to its Dothan, Ala. system and a significant part of the network has been restored. WOW! predicts full restoration of the network as power is restored. Customers can expect a gradual return of their internet, cable and phone services over the next few days.

Access to Panama City is restricted to essential personnel and emergency services only and power remains down throughout the community. WOW!’s main office in the city was severely damaged. Alternate workspace will be required for its employees once it is safe for them to return to the area.

There is wide-spread power loss in Panama City, however WOW!’s headend is operating on generator power and fuel trucks are staged to enter the area as soon as they are allowed. At this time, approximately 30,000 WOW! customers are without service.

WOW! continues to account for all its Panama City employees and has gathered critical supplies — food, water and safe living options — for those who  need them.

“Our hearts go out to our neighbors and friends affected by this historic storm,” said Teresa Elder, CEO at WOW!. “We are fully committed to serving all those affected by Hurricane Michael and are working with the community to help restore communication services to Panama City and Dothan as quickly as possible.”

WOW!’s networks in Augusta, Columbus, Georgia, and Charleston sustained less severe impacts from the storm and are open and operating normally.

WOW! has committed to a $25,000 donation to assist its employees with their recovery. Additionally, WOW! employees are donating to recovery efforts through the American Red Cross at www.rdcrss.org/wowinternetphonecable. This microsite is open to WOW! customers and the general public. All proceeds go to the American Red Cross.

The best way for customers to contact WOW! for more information, or to report an outage, is to visit wowway.com or to call 1-855-4-WOW-WAY for recorded real-time updates. The company is also providing updates on Twitter and Facebook.

WOW! is required by law to follow all emergency management procedures and evacuation mandates issued by the state; however, all storm-related repairs will be prioritized and resolved, as soon as it is safe for WOW! engineers to do so.

About WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone

WOW! is one of the nation’s leading broadband providers, with a service area that passes over three million residential, business and wholesale consumers. WOW! provides service in 19 markets, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, including Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. With an expansive portfolio of advanced services including high-speed Internet services, cable TV, phone, business data, voice, and cloud services, the company is dedicated to providing outstanding service at affordable prices. Visit wowway.com for more information.

WOW! Media Contact

Name: Debra Havins

Phone: 720-527-8214

Email: debra.havins@wowinc.com