United Communications announces Middle Tennessee expansion with $18.1M BEAD grant

"This investment accelerates our mission to deliver world-class connectivity across Middle Tennessee. Access to reliable, high-speed broadband should not depend on where you live. With support from the BEAD program and our local partners, we're continuing to expand the fiber network that will serve as the foundation for economic growth and opportunity throughout the region."

"United Communications is advancing its long-term fiber expansion across Middle Tennessee with an $18.1 million award from Tennessee's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, accelerating new infrastructure projects that will bring high-speed connectivity to underserved rural communities across the region."

"Once completed, these communities will gain access to multi-gig fiber speeds, including United's 8 Gig Premier service, the fastest residential internet currently available in Middle Tennessee. The projects are part of Project UNITE, United Communications' long-term initiative launched to combine federal and state funding with company investment and regional partnerships."

United Communications, the largest local fiber internet provider in Middle Tennessee, secured an $18.1 million award from Tennessee's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program to accelerate fiber expansion. The funding will connect approximately 1,800 unserved and underserved homes and businesses representing 4,500 residents across Maury, Rutherford, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson counties. Connected communities will access multi-gig fiber speeds, including 8 Gig Premier service. These projects are part of Project UNITE, United's long-term initiative combining federal and state funding with company investment. Since launch, Project UNITE has secured over $100 million in infrastructure funding. United's network currently spans 6,100 miles of fiber serving 120,000 homes, businesses, and community institutions.

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