![]() For those co-ops that wish to facilitate, but not own or operate a fiber network, Connect also gives them that path.” ![]() For those electric co-ops that wish to own but not operate a fiber network, Connect gives them that path. “Over the past 10 years, Randy Klindt and I have worked at giving rural electric co-ops options in planning, financing, building and operating fiber-optic networks. “I’ve found that people are more hopeful and relaxed when they have options,” said Conexon Partner Jonathan Chambers. Additional announcements will be made as partnerships are formed. The company’s intent is to partner with the electric cooperatives serving those awarded territories – as in the instance of the Georgia EMCs. The ambitious initiatives will deliver lightning-fast symmetrical broadband service to millions of Americans – fiber to 100% of rural homes and businesses in all the territories awarded in the RDOF auction. The Connect awards encompass dozens of electric co-op territories throughout 10 states. With its clients, the company has designed more than 100,000 miles of fiber, builds more than 30,000 miles per year and has connected over 150,000 subscribers.Ĭonexon Connect recently participated as part of Conexon’s Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium, a bidding entity awarded over $1.1 billion through the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction to deliver broadband service at the gigabit (highest service level) tier. This partnership will enable thousands of rural Georgians to finally access the same online connections as those in more urban areas, while allowing us to maintain focus on our core mission – providing reliable, affordable electricity to our members.”Ĭonexon and Connect work exclusively with electric cooperatives with a commitment to serving 100% of co-op members with fiber broadband. “We know electric cooperatives play a critical role in connecting underserved areas and we are proud to partner with Conexon to help bridge the digital divide for our communities. That changes today," said Southern Rivers Energy President/CEO Michael McMillan. “The majority of members in our service area have no access to the quality, high-speed internet service they so desperately need. Newly formed and structured by Conexon to manage and operate FTTH networks for cooperatives and investors, Connect represents one more way Conexon is transforming rural America by meeting the needs of residents and cooperatives in the heart of their communities. That’s why electric cooperatives throughout the state have been actively searching for partnerships with providers like Conexon to bring high-speed internet to rural Georgia so our members are afforded the opportunity to participate in today’s digital world.” “We see firsthand the disadvantages associated with a lack of internet service. “EMC directors and staff live and work in the communities they serve,” said George Weaver, President/CEO of Central Georgia EMC. Together Conexon and the EMCs are investing over $200 million to build the network, which will enable improved electric service and increased reliability through smart grid capabilities in addition to delivering world-class internet access. It also announced an inaugural partnership with Central Georgia EMC and Southern Rivers Energy to launch and deploy a 6,890-mile, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network providing high-speed internet access to 80,000 middle Georgia homes and businesses spanning 18 counties. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Rural fiber-optic network design and construction management leader Conexon today launched its internet service provider subsidiary, Connect.
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