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Firefly Fiber Broadband, an electric cooperative subsidiary, has reached the milestone of 35,000 fiber connections in 13 Virginia counties.
By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities
A wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is celebrating after reaching the milestone of 35,000 fiber broadband connections across their 13-county footprint.
In a release this week from Firefly Fiber Broadband, the company said it’s only the beginning.
According to Firefly, the fiber provider’s Regional Internet Service Expansion (RISE) Project will make high-speed internet accessible to roughly 70,000 locations upon completion.
The project, first announced in 2021, includes partnerships with both Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and Dominion Energy Virginia.
Also included in the project are the counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, and Powhatan, according to Firefly’s website.
Additionally, remarks from Gary Wood, Firefly’s president and CEO, noted the significance of achieving the milestone for Firefly Fiber Broadband.
“Reaching 35,000 connections is a testament to the tireless efforts of the Firefly team and the invaluable support from our partners, Board of Directors, local governments, and the communities we serve,” Wood said.
With a fiber build first launched in 2018, Firefly’s original mission was to improve reliability, lower costs, and offer customers the option for fiber internet via Firefly.
Meanwhile, the company says they remain “focused on delivering world-class fiber internet and VoIP solutions along with outstanding customer service to ensure every customer receives the assistance they need.”
“The expansion of Firefly’s network plays a crucial role in facilitating remote work, online education, telehealth, and other essential services and businesses that rely on robust internet connectivity,” Firefly’s release stated.
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