---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-23-004541"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SHEN"
cik: "0000354963"
company_name: "SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO/VA/"
filed_at: "2023-07-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-13T06:36:22.914457+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Shentel confirms no lead-covered cables in its network after media reports

## Summary
- Company assessed its communications network in response to recent media reporting on lead cables.
- Assessment confirmed that no lead-covered cables are deployed anywhere in Shentel's network.
- Statement addresses potential environmental, health, and regulatory risks that could affect operations.
- Disclosure made via Form 8-K on July 18, 2023, to proactively clarify network composition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-23-004541
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SHEN
- cik: 0000354963
- company_name: SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO/VA/
- filed_at: 2023-07-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/354963/000117184323004541/0001171843-23-004541-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/354963/000117184323004541/f8k_071823.htm

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