Firefly Fiber Expansion in Albemarle County
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Regional Internet Service Expansion (RISE) Project
The RISE Project is an initiative by Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), to provide internet access to all underserved homes and businesses in 13 counties in Central Virginia. Projects to be completed by the end of 2025. Firefly offers gigabit-speed internet via fiber to the premise that is reliable and affordable.
To read more about the RISE Project, click here.
Project Area
CARES Act Project
Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is working with counties to make use of the funds that are available for non-CVEC areas as a one-time opportunity to quickly expand broadband availability in response to COVID.
To read more about the CARES Act Project, click here.
CVEC – Cash’s Corner
Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Cunningham
Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Kidd’s Store
Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Martin’s Store
Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Midway
Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Zion
Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Red Hill
Current Status: Connecting Now
Connections Expected to Begin: Winter 2022-2023
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CVEC – Schuyler
Current Status: Connecting Now
Connections Expected to Begin: Winter 2022-2023
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CVEC – White Hall
Connections Expected to Begin: Connecting Now
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Note: This area has begun connections, click here to register
CARES – Albemarle
Current Status: In-Service
Map: Coming soon
Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
Appalachian Power – Red Hill
Current Status: Make-Ready Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: Spring 2023
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REC – Stanardsville
Current Status: Make-Ready Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: Fall 2023
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RISE – Albemarle
Connections Expected to Begin: Firefly will provide updates and a timeline once Firefly data collection begins
Note: Firefly will serve this area as the last mile internet service provider in partnership with Dominion Energy’s Middle Mile Project. Projects will be completed by the end of 2025. For questions regarding the Middle Mile Project, please contact the Dominion Energy Broadband Team at ruralbroadband@dominionenergy.com.
Appalachian Power – Keene
Current Status: This area is part of Firefly’s RISE Project and the timeline has not yet been announced. Visit our website often for updates.
REC – Preddy Creek
Current Status: This area is part of Firefly’s RISE Project and the timeline has not yet been announced. Visit our website often for updates.
Connections Expected to Begin: TBD
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The Firefly RISE project is designed to ensure every underserved location in Albemarle County has access to broadband connectivity.
The work is funded in part by Albemarle County, and in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Telecommunications Initiative.