JACKSON, Miss. (October 14, 2026) – TEC has completed construction on its fiber broadband expansion project across Scott and Leake counties, marking a significant milestone in the company's mission to deliver high-speed connectivity to rural communities.

The completed project includes approximately 195 miles of fiber infrastructure and makes TEC's Fast Fiber Internet available to more than 3,500 homes and businesses throughout the two-county area.

"This project represents a major investment in the future of Scott and Leake counties," said Scott Pell, President of TEC. "Access to reliable, high-speed internet is essential for work, education, healthcare, and everyday life. We're proud to deliver the infrastructure needed to help these communities stay connected and continue growing."

Fiber-optic internet provides residents and businesses with fast, reliable connectivity capable of supporting remote work, online learning, telehealth services, video streaming, gaming, smart home devices, and other bandwidth-intensive applications. Unlike traditional internet technologies, fiber offers dependable performance and the capacity to meet increasing digital demands for years to come.

The completion of this project reflects TEC's ongoing commitment to expanding broadband access across the communities it serves and helping bridge the digital divide in underserved areas

ABOUT TEC

TEC delivers fast, dependable fiber broadband Internet and advanced communication solutions to homes, businesses, and communities of all sizes. With more than 3,000 miles of fiber across the Southeast, 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, while also delivering future-ready connectivity for larger markets, businesses, and communities.

Media Contact: Faith Saxton / 601.326.4216 / [email protected]