New fiber deployments will enable edge data center capacity and more attractive options for broadband access in South Carolina and Georgia, reaching previously unserved customers. Strategically located micro data centers along the route will offer:

  • Initial 18 cabinet capacity with full, half, or partial cabinet options
  • Redundant power and cooling plus generator backup
  • Concrete hardened, secured, and monitored facilities
  • Regional, dedicated cloud on-ramps
Federal funding is available for fiber expansion projects

FEDERAL FUNDING IS AVAILABLE

Federal and state governments have made billions in funding available for broadband internet access expansion. Network Connex experts understand the specifics of the funding programs in each state and can help package and submit grant requests that are compliant, innovative, and maximize the scoring system for programs like:

  • ARPA/SLFRF
  • BEAD
  • Capital Projects Fund (CPF)
  • E-Rate
  • ReConnect
  • Digital Equity

NETWORK CONNEX TURNKEY FIBER SERVICES

With a full range of robust capabilities, deep market presence in the Southeast, and seasoned professionals in all ranks, Network Connex offers rapid, mission-critical design and deployment solutions to today’s fiber and wireless based network service providers. Our communications infrastructure team understands the complexities of fiber and wireless system design and expert installation to support projects from site acquisition to deployment and ongoing maintenance.

PLANNED ILA SITES - ATLANTA TO MYRTLE BEACH

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  • Georgetown
  • Berkeley
  • Dorchester
  • Barnwell
  • Columbia
  • Taliaferro
  • Oconee
  • Gwinnett

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OSP/ISP Design & Engineering

• Site survey • Fiber path network design • Feasibility studies • CAD design & drafting • ROW permitting • Civil, structural, & electrical drawings & analysis • As-built verification

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Project & Construction Management

• Program management • Site acquisition services • Construction services • Coordination & inspection • Bundled FTTx engineering & installation for wireless node, building, and tower • OSP/ISP fiber placement • Underground boring installations • 24/7/365 support and emergency restoration for network repair & maintenance

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Fiber Splicing & Testing

• Power metering • Optical identifiers • OTDR tracing • Fiber characterization • Documentation & troubleshooting

LINE UP YOUR TURNKEY PARTNER

Get in touch with Network Connex for help coordinating, securing, and deploying fiber and wireless projects along the new Southeast dark fiber route.