Cherokee, Alabama (August 19, 2024) - TEC, a rural broadband provider, has completed a project designed to enhance digital connectivity in parts of Colbert County, Alabama. This initiative deploys advanced fiber-based technologies upgrading our existing copper infrastructure, which covers an estimated 3.52 miles. This undertaking substantially improves internet connectivity for nearly 200 residents and businesses in the area.

Fiber optics can deliver speeds exceeding 20 times faster than traditional copper, providing a better online experience for residents and businesses alike. TEC’s Fast Fiber Internet enhances the quality of life through improved access to telemedicine, remote learning, work-from-home opportunities, and personal entertainment like streaming and gaming.

“As each new stretch of Fast Fiber Internet is completed, the rural high-speed gap gets smaller and smaller,” said Joey Garner, CEO of TEC. “As a company, we are thrilled to bring this increased broadband coverage to residents and businesses in Colbert County.”

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The project covers an estimated 3.52 miles and provides access to nearly 200 residential and business customers, offering symmetrical Gigabit speeds and home phone services to residents of Cherokee, Alabama. Gigabit internet connections give the best online experience for streamers, gamers, social media users, and families using multiple devices at home. To sign up for service, visit www.TEC.com/SignUp to complete a short form or call us at 833-TEC-FIBER (833-832-3423).

ABOUT TEC

TEC provides economic stability to its local service areas, employing more than 200 people across Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana. TEC has invested in and maintains approximately 3,600 miles of fiber in its rural markets. For over a century, TEC has been a forerunner in providing telecommunications services to rural America and was the first to bring internet options to many rural markets more than 20 years ago. For more information, visit www.TEC.com or find us on social media under the handle, @TECconnects.