TN Fiber Optic Communities

Advancing community-owned fiber optic broadband and smart grid technology through ten municipal utility companies across Tennessee

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

Tennessee Fiber Optic Communities (TNFOC) consist of ten municipal utility companies providing power, high-speed broadband and communications technology to approximately 900,000 Tennesseans across the state. Learn more @ https://t.co/U6etpjNETJ.

[Community Networks @MuniNetworks]

We've seen a significant jump in municipal networks over the last two years - more than three dozen retail ftth networks, i-nets, a host of partnership models, and others. For fun, @birdwrangler FCC-styled our community network map. #CommunityNets https://t.co/WQPLY4wIXC

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

Congratulations to @EPB_Chattanooga for being named @FierceTelecom Best Municipal Connectivity Program at this year’s #usbroadbandsummit

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

Well done to @EPB_Chattanooga Evann Freeman for moderating an engaging discussion on what’s next for state broadband funding at @fiberbroadband #fiberconnect23 #digitalequity #beadfunding

[FierceTelecom @FierceTelecom]

ICYMI: Here's what Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly had to say about how the city's broadband initiatives got started, and the role utilities play in deployments.

https://t.co/ltZbB22Ju8

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

TNFOC is happy to encourage folks from across the state to participate in @TNECD Digital Opportunity Survey in order to greater understand the existing needs Tennesseans face. https://t.co/i4YCNiUt1H

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

We were pleased to host community leaders for a round table discussion on community broadband at @MUtilitySystems. We are grateful for the continued support of @DavidHawkForTN, Rep. Rick Eldridge & Sen. Steve Southerland.

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

TNFOC member ⁦@MUtilitySystems⁩ welcomed ⁦@TNCOT⁩ and staff to their offices this week. We are grateful Comptroller Mumpower understands the value of expanding broadband in TN & TNFOC stands ready to be a part of the solution.

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

As community-owned fiber broadband providers, customer satisfaction is personal. Our customers are our neighbors, family & friends. Congratulations to @EPB_Chattanooga on a job well done!

[EPB @EPB_Chattanooga]

🙏Thank you #CHA for voting EPB your #BestoftheBest internet, TV and solar solutions provider! Empowering you is what drives us to push technology to new limits, from our AI-powered Smart Grid to the World’s First Community-Wide 25 Gig Internet Service. We believe in you. 💙

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

Great news this week for our members @pesenergize, @NUNewportTN & @KnoxKUB who will receive over $40M in grants and for our community-owned broadband friends at @TNMuniElectric & @TNELECTRIC as well. TNFOC members are proud to help bridge the digital divide in TN.

[TNECD @TNECD]

Tennessee will award $447M in broadband infrastructure grants, helping 150,000+ unserved homes and businesses achieve better internet access.

Through this funding, broadband will be available to 36 grantees with 75 projects across 50+ Tennessee counties. https://t.co/Y3Jsd0dg0o

[telecompetitor @telecompetitor]

Report: Fiber Could Add Over $78 Million Annual Revenue for Community of 100,000

https://t.co/phwSdBa9bc

#Broadband #Fiber

[Plateau @PlateauTweets]

“The market and our government have finally come to the conclusion that if it’s not fiber, it’s not broadband." @fiberbroadband #FiberDelivers https://t.co/lOCNtvlk69

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

TNFOC is thrilled to welcome @fiberbroadband #FiberConnect22 to Nashville this week!

[TNECD @TNECD]

Tennessee's state broadband map is now open for public comment until May 30, 2022.

Searchable by address, the map will include information for all 95 counties, covering broadband availability, speed and technology.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/CM4sPUL8xp

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

Municipal broadband: Using today's technology to support your community's future https://t.co/zX1GUBahus

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

Congratulations @MUtilitySystems

[Morristown Utilities @MUtilitySystems]

MU has earned the APPA’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2021.

“This award recognizes the outstanding commitment that employees invest into safe work practices, a core value of the utility", says GM Jody Wigington.

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

“Chattanooga's experience as "Gig City" may mean that Tennessee becomes "Gig state" because there will be funding for high-speed internet service in every single pocket of the state”
https://t.co/4WbGhsTNz9

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

Municipal broadband in #tennessee: Approximately 11,000 companies opt for community-owned fiber optics. #speedoflight #tnfiberoptics #tennesseebroadband

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

Happy Gimme Fiber Day! We are proud to represent municipal utilities who offer high-speed fiber broadband that supports today’s education and healthcare needs, local business growth and job creation. #gimmefiberday #tnfiberoptics #tennesseebroadband #communitybroadband

[CDE Lightband @CDELightband]

Congratulations to our Energy Services team for earning a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from @publicpowerorg

Read more about this award here: https://t.co/16FoniNjAo

[TN Fiber Optic Communities @TNfiberoptics]

Our members gathered in Chattanooga this week to discuss the future of high speed broadband in #tennessee and share the positive impact each is making in their communities. #tennesseebroadband #fiberoptics #TNfiberoptics #communitybroadband