Firefly Fiber Expansion in Cumberland 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.
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Project Areas
CARES – Cumberland
Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Cartersville
Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
CVEC – Columbia
Current Status: In-Service
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Note: This area is in-service, click here to register
RISE – Cumberland (Cartersville Extension)
Current Status: Connecting Now
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Note: This area has begun connections, click here to register
ReConnect – Cumberland
Current Status: Fiber Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: Fall 2023
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RISE – Cumberland
Connections Expected to Begin: Firefly will provide updates and a timeline once Firefly data collection begins.
Note: Projects will be completed by the end of 2025.
The Firefly RISE project is designed to ensure every underserved location in Cumberland County has access to broadband connectivity.
The work is funded in part by Cumberland County, and in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Telecommunications Initiative.