Bay Springs, Mississippi – TEC, a leading provider of rural broadband services, has begun construction on a project spanning approximately 90 miles, expanding high-speed broadband access to more than 700 households and businesses. This project is made possible through an estimated $32.5 million investment by the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM). This allotment funds a major improvement in Jasper County’s broadband capability.
TEC’s goal is to bridge the digital divide by providing a reliable, high-speed internet option that positively impacts the communities it serves. With Fast Fiber Internet from TEC, residents can take advantage of convenient work-from-home opportunities, digital learning, appointments with physicians via telemedicine, and video streaming services. telemedicine appointments with physicians
“Our growth in fiber infrastructure is more than just an upgrade, it’s a catalyst for economic development in the communities we serve,” said Joey F. Garner, CEO of TEC. “Seeing the positive impact on local businesses and families is what drives us forward.”
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The project spans approximately 93 miles, providing fiber infrastructure to connect roughly 700 customers to Fast Fiber Internet, providing symmetrical Gigabit speeds, and phone services to the Jasper County communities. This level of connection gives the best online experience for streamers, gamers, social media users, and families with multiple users at home. Those interested in signing up for service can visit www.TEC.com/SignUp or call us at 833-832-3423.
ABOUT TEC
TEC delivers fast, dependable fiber broadband Internet and advanced communication solutions to homes, businesses, and communities of all sizes. With more than 4,000 miles of fiber, TEC is building the digital infrastructure that powers everyday life and drives economic growth. Backed
by more than a century of innovation and community commitment, TEC is expanding its network to serve the underserved, leaving no home by more than a century of innovation and community commitment, TEC is expanding its network to serve the underserved, leaving no home left behind, while also delivering future-ready connectivity for larger markets, businesses, and communities.