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Conexon Connect Achieves Significant Milestone in Rural Broadband

In a groundbreaking achievement, Conexon Connect, a leader in rural fiber broadband, has successfully finalized its largest fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) project. This ambitious endeavor spans an impressive 3,500 miles, offering high-speed broadband internet to over 67,000 residents across 14 counties in Georgia. This milestone represents an essential step in bridging the digital divide in rural communities, ensuring that homes and businesses now have access to the internet capabilities that were once unimaginable.

Partnership with Central Georgia EMC

The project was made possible through a strategic partnership with Central Georgia EMC, a locally owned cooperative that has played a pivotal role in this initiative. Randy Klindt, a founding partner of Conexon, emphasized the impact of this project, stating, “This milestone isn’t just about fiber; it’s about people. Now every member of Central Georgia EMC has the opportunity to leverage high-speed internet to improve their quality of life.”

Completing this project in May of this year, the new network opens up vital services such as telemedicine, remote education, and enhanced work-from-home options for the numerous families and businesses that lacked reliable internet access previously. The capability to connect to the internet also means that these communities can finally partake in the digital economy, thus fostering greater innovation and economic development.

Technical Excellence and Features

The state-of-the-art network infrastructure not only delivers symmetrical multi-gigabit speeds—ensuring the same download and upload rates—but also provides reliable phone service for the members. Additionally, the fiber optic technology enhances smart grid capabilities for the cooperative's electrical services, thereby bolstering energy management and reliability. Central Georgia EMC’s President and CEO, George Weaver, noted, “This venture is a game changer for our service area, allowing us to meet our commitment to enhance our members' digital lives.”

Conexon’s Vision for Rural Communities

Conexon Connect is committed to empowering rural areas by building and expanding fiber broadband infrastructure. The company’s methodology involves collaborating with electric cooperatives and community entities to ensure high-speed internet access for regions that have long been neglected by other providers. It has already amassed over $2 billion in funding aimed at advancing fiber broadband projects across the United States, with more than 200,000 miles of fiber planned and designed nationwide.

In its short operational period, Conexon Connect has delivered fiber broadband to over 1.1 million rural Americans, transforming the landscape of connectivity in previously forgotten locales. This major accomplishment not only positions Conexon as a leader in the broadband sector but also sets a precedent for future projects aimed at eliminating the digital divide.

Join the Movement for Better Connectivity

As Conexon Connect celebrates this landmark achievement, it urges other communities and cooperatives to join in the fight against inadequate internet access. The future of connectivity hinges on collaborative efforts, and Conexon’s proven strategies can serve as a model for expedient and effective fiber deployments.

With the completion of this project, the possibilities for residents of Central Georgia are limitless. Conexon Connect looks forward to paving the way for a digitally inclusive society, where every household can benefit from the power of the internet.

For more information about Conexon Connect and their initiatives, visit their official website.