MOBILE, Ala., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire
Fiber is accepting consumer pre-orders and has begun construction
for its ultra-fast, fiber-based Gigabit internet access and related
services in the unincorporated area of Mobile County – the latest in a spate of
markets the firm is expanding into in Alabama.
"More Alabamians need to be participants in the digital economy –
not spectators" - U.S. Senator Tommy
Tuberville .
The broadband division of C Spire, a Mississippi-based diversified
telecommunications and technology services company, started
construction on the next-generation technology last month in 22
fiberhoods with plans to pass thousands of homes in the
unincorporated area of the county over the next several months.
Service is planned for the first customers this summer.
Mobile County, with nearly
179,000 population outside of the city of Mobile and 10 other cities, will be one of the
latest Alabama markets to get the
ultra-fast broadband services from C Spire Fiber. The company
already has rolled out service in the Jasper, Trussville and Helena markets and is starting construction in
Northport and Tuscaloosa soon. Construction is underway in
Pelham.
In January 2021, C Spire announced
a $1 billion investment to speed the
development and deployment of fiber broadband and network
enhancements, and about $500 million
is set to be spent on fiber expansion in Alabama over a five-year period. C Spire's
deployment of all-fiber symmetrical infrastructure and ultra-fast
broadband internet helps attract industry and improve Alabamians'
quality of life.
"High-speed, all-fiber broadband internet service can be a
game-changer for Mobile County and
other Alabama communities," said
Ashley Phillips, general manager of
C Spire Home. "Our ability to provide symmetric speeds immediately
solves real-world challenges associated with interactive learning,
remote work and telehealth applications. That's good news as our
FiberFast initiative continues."
As part of its expansion efforts, C Spire is also is actively
seeking interest from other Alabama communities and towns seeking more
reliable and faster broadband internet service based on the firm's
crowdsourcing model, which relies on homeowner, business and renter
demand to drive adoption.
Alabama ranks 38th nationally
in broadband access and state leaders have made access to fast,
reliable and affordable internet for rural areas a priority through
state funding and creation of the Alabama Rural Broadband
Coalition, a group of community, business and government leaders
dedicated to job creation, economic development and business
growth.
C Spire Fiber is actively soliciting residents who want more
reliable and faster broadband internet service based on the
crowdsourcing model, which relies on homeowner demand to drive
adoption. Consumers can place pre-orders for Gigabit
fiber-based internet, Smart WiFi powered by Plume®, Home Protection
Plan and digital home phone service at
www.cspire.com/fiber.
Unlike some other internet service providers, C Spire Fiber has
no data caps, cancellation fees or long-term contracts. The C Spire
division provides exact appointment times, world-class 24/7/365
customer service and over 99.99 percent reliability.
Local and federal government leaders lauded C Spire's decision
to invest in the future of Mobile
County. "Fast, dependable and affordable broadband is
critical to quality of life, home values and new jobs in our
communities," said Merceria L Ludgood, president of the
Mobile County Commission. "We
appreciate C Spire choosing Mobile
County for this game-changing investment."
"More Alabamians need to be participants in the digital economy
– not spectators, "said U.S. Senator Tommy
Tuberville of Alabama. "Gigabit internet is a powerful
solution to the digital divide in our state and will benefit the
people and businesses in Mobile
County."
Mobile city residents who want
to order C Spire Fiber or express their interest in the suite of
services should go to www.cspire.com/alfiber and fill out the
online interest form, including their name and address.
Residents can also email fiberchampions@cspire.com to learn more
about how they can get service in their area.
About C Spire Fiber
C Spire Fiber is a division of C
Spire, a privately-owned telecommunications and technology company
driven to deliver the best experiences in wireless, fiber internet,
and business IT solutions such as internet, VoIP, cloud and managed
services. Read more news releases and announcements
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