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Residents and businesses in Gainesville will soon have access to high-speed fiber internet service. Those interested can now sign up for one of the internet packages for White River Connect, a subsidiary of White River Valley Electric Cooperative.
According to the cooperative, construction began on White River Connect’s fiber network in June 2023. The project, which will provide internet to rural areas of Ozark, Taney, Douglas, Christian and Stone counties, is expected to take four years to complete and will cover over 4,200 miles of fiber. High-speed internet is currently available in the areas of Branson, Bear Creek, Sweden, Rockaway, Gretna, Goodhope, Compton Ridge and Taneyville. More markets are expected to open this year.
White River Connect CEO Beau Jackson says, “White River Connect is on a mission to bring high-speed, reliable internet to the communities who need it most. Gainesville has long been underserved when it comes to internet connectivity. With White River Connect’s fast and dependable internet, we are creating a path to help our neighbors, businesses, and students thrive in a growing digital world. Our team is working diligently to bridge the digital divide to connect our local communities with the opportunities they deserve.”
To view the map of service availability, sign up for service in those areas or pre-register for areas coming soon, visit whiteriverconnect.com.
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