

“Because we live in a digital world, better, faster internet connections are critical to keeping our state competitive and boosting our $100 billion-plus economy." Senator Roger Wicker said in the release. "I’m thrilled to see that C Spire is investing so much to build out its high-speed internet infrastructure to support the future of education, health care, technology and small business in Mississippi,” U.S. When finished in 2025, the project will bring faster internet infrastructure to within 1,000 feet of half of Mississippi's homes, deliver 5G service to 60% of Mississippi and provide next-generation, ultra-fast internet services to over two dozen Alabama markets. and all-fiber broadband increases internet speeds using long, thin strands of glass bundled together to transfer data quickly over long distances. What we're doing is speeding up the deployment of speed."ĥG wireless technology is designed to bring faster cellular speeds to parts of the U.S. "That's how you deliver quality in this era. is really determined by the speed of the network," C Spire CEO Hu Meena said. "Today the network experience of customers, whether it be on a wireless network or a fiber-based network. Telecommunications and technology company C Spire announced Thursday it's investing $1 billion into expanding ultra-fast 5G wireless technology in Mississippi over the next three years.Ĭompany officials said during a press conference the project will expand high-speed internet infrastructure and 5G wireless technology to over 200,000 homes and businesses in Mississippi and Alabama.
