Conexon Connect Expands High-Speed Fiber Services in Georgia

News Summary

Conexon Connect has expanded its high-speed fiber broadband services to over 13,000 members in Cairo, Georgia, through a partnership with Grady EMC. This project completed Conexon’s twelfth fiber-to-the-home network, spanning 1,800 miles and increasing fiber access in rural Georgia to over 158,000 homes and businesses. The network enhances community welfare by improving internet access for remote work, telehealth, and connectivity, while also integrating smart grid technology to boost electrical infrastructure resilience.

Cairo, Georgia – Conexon Connect has successfully completed the expansion of high-speed fiber broadband services to over 13,000 members in the region through a partnership with Grady EMC. This marks the completion of Conexon Connect’s twelfth electric cooperative fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network since the company’s inception in 2021.

The newly constructed multi-gigabit-speed network spans an impressive 1,800 miles, establishing it as Conexon Connect’s seventh broadband project in Georgia. As a result of this expansion, the company has increased its total fiber reach in rural Georgia to over 158,000 homes and businesses.

The partnership between Conexon Connect and Grady EMC was announced in February 2023, with construction reaching completion in June 2025. This project plays a vital role in enhancing community welfare through improved access to high-speed internet, which facilitates remote work, telehealth services, and family connectivity. The fiber network provides symmetrical internet capabilities, offering fast download and upload speeds, complemented by HD-quality phone service. Additionally, the integration of smart grid technology into the network aims to bolster the resilience and reliability of the electrical infrastructure in the community.

Conexon Connect’s portfolio continues to grow as the company currently oversees over 20 FTTH projects across seven states, with plans to serve nearly 500,000 rural homes and businesses upon completion. Their cooperative partnerships encompass more than 275 electric cooperatives, significantly expanding the reach of fiber-to-the-home services to more than 500,000 rural Americans. Conexon has designed over 200,000 miles of fiber infrastructure and constructs over 50,000 miles annually to meet the increasing demand for high-speed internet access in rural regions.

The investment in fiber broadband is further supported by Conexon’s successful acquisition of over $2 billion in federal, state, and local grants and subsidies, aimed specifically at enhancing FTTH projects across various locations. The company is operational in multiple states, including Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri, consistently striving to improve connectivity and support economic development in underserved areas.

This recent expansion aligns with ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide in rural communities, providing essential services that have become increasingly important in today’s technology-driven society. With the completion of the Grady EMC project, thousands of residents and businesses in Grady, Decatur, and Thomas counties can now access reliable, high-speed internet, transforming the way they connect and interact with the world.

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• PR Newswire: Georgia’s Grady EMC Partners with Conexon Connect
• Wikipedia: Fiber-to-the-home
• Conexon: Projects Overview
• Google Search: Broadband Access Rural Communities
• Broadband.gov: Improving Broadband Access
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Broadband