TEC & Paris BPU partner to expand the fiber optic network, modernizing the electric grid and enhancing system capabilities. This will allow Paris BPU to monitor and control more devices, extending fiber connectivity throughout and slightly beyond Paris. Over 10K residents and businesses will gain access to TEC-managed Gigabit Internet, surpassing current options, on a reliable BPU-owned network.
The partnership aims to build a state-of-the-art fiber network to support grid modernization and provide high-speed broadband services to the Greater Paris Municipal area.
Paris, Tennessee (September 25, 2024) – The Paris Board of Public Utilities (Paris BPU) and TEC are excited to announce a groundbreaking public-private partnership to build a state-of-the-art fiber network. This initiative aims to support grid modernization and provide high-speed broadband services to the Greater Paris Municipal area.
Established in 1938, Paris BPU is a municipal utility authority that provides electric, water and wastewater services to residents of Henry County as a means of promoting economic development and enhancing quality of life in the community. Serving over 22,000 homes and businesses, Paris BPU strives to provide reliable, safe and affordable services to our community.