ERIN, Tenn. — TEC has damaged floor on mission aimed toward increasing fiber web.
A information launch from TEC says the mission will cowl over 87 miles, and can deliver sooner web to Holladay, Massive Sandy, and Camden.
“If we’ve realized something from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that we’ve a necessity for dependable high-speed web all through the county,” stated Interim Mayor of Benton County, Dr. Randy Shannon. “TEC has confirmed to be a valued pal to Benton County in serving to deliver this a lot wanted service to our residents.”
The discharge says that TEC obtained $2 million from the state of Tennessee for the mission, and is investing one other $2.8 million to the mission.
“The necessity for dependable and reasonably priced high-speed web has by no means been extra obvious for rural communities. Entry to telehealth companies, distant studying, and enterprise operations stay essential in serving to rural communities,” stated TEC’s Government Vice President Joey Garner.
“We’re so thrilled to interrupt floor, and we look ahead to the immense affect this funding can have on our prospects in these communities and past.”
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