Mediacom Communications Ready to Connect Customers in First Phase of 221-Mile Seminole County Fiber Network Buildout
May 23 2024 - 6:27PM
Mediacom Communications announced completion of the first phase of
construction to bring ultra-high-speed broadband to underserved
areas of Seminole County. The activation of phase one means that
over 100 of the 2,338 homes and businesses included in this project
can now sign up for services.
Mediacom was awarded a $7.8 million grant
through the Georgia Capital Project Fund Program for the Seminole
County project. Construction of the 221-mile fiber build began in
November of 2023 and will continue through this year. When
completed, a total investment of more than $16 million will be put
into this public-private partnership to extend broadband access for
underserved Georgia residents.
Residents and businesses in the completed
project area can now access a variety of service offerings
including broadband plans with download speeds up to 2
gigabits-per-second as well as low-cost phone plans. Mediacom also
offers XtreamConnect, a low-cost broadband plan designed
specifically for qualifying low-income households. A public open
house was held today in Donalsonville to introduce Mediacom’s
products to the community. State Senator Sam Watson and State
Representative Gerald Greene as well as Donalsonville Councilman
Mitch Blanks were in attendance to greet their constituents and
share remarks.
“During my time in the Georgia Legislature,
strengthening the economy for Southwest Georgia has remained one of
my top priorities,” said Senator Sam Watson, District 11. “Access
to broadband, especially to our most rural areas is a crucial part
of today’s economy. Mediacom’s partnership with the state to bring
high-speed broadband to residents and businesses in Seminole County
will not only strengthen the economic opportunities for District 11
but, will go a long way in improving our resident’s quality of
life.”
“Since the launch of the Georgia Broadband
Program in 2018, expanding access to broadband for all Georgians
has been a top priority for the State,” said Representative Gerald
Greene, District 154. “Seminole County residents deserve the same
access to broadband as Georgia’s urban residents. I am grateful to
Mediacom for their investment in District 154 and thrilled to
support their investment with a Georgia broadband grant.”
“Mediacom excels at providing broadband to rural
communities and is thankful for the opportunity provided by the
State of Georgia to reach even more homes and businesses in
Seminole County,” said Darryl Chaney, Senior Director of Area
Operations for Mediacom. “We applaud Georgia’s commitment to
closing the digital divide and are thrilled to assist the state in
connecting more rural Georgians to our ultra-high-speed
broadband.”
About Mediacom Communications
Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable
operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband
provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.
Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom provides high-speed data,
video and phone services to over 1.3 million households and
businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable
broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of
all sizes through Mediacom Business and sells advertising and
production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about
Mediacom is available at mediacomcable.com.
Contact:
Katelyn Hotle
Director, Government & Public Relations
309-743-4152 (office) 309-737-5807 (mobile)
khotle@mediacomcc.com