Firefly Fiber Expansion in Nelson 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.
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.
Project Areas
CARES – Nelson
Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Colleen
Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Gladstone
Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Martin’s Store
Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Midway
Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Piney River (Massies Mill)
Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Schuyler
Current Status: In-Service
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CVEC – Wintergreen
Current Status: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Arrington (southeast of railroad tracks)
Current Status: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Buffalo Mines/Harewood
Current Status: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Findlay Mountain/Williamstown/Cedar Creek
Current Status: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Lovingston
Current Status: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Massies Mill to Pharsalia
Current Status: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Rockfish to Schuyler
Current Status: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Roseland Area
Current Status: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Shipman to Hunting Lodge Road
Connections Expected to Begin: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Taylor Creek Road
Current Status: In-Service
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Appalachian Power – Red Hill
Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: Connecting Now
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Appalachian Power – Temperance
Current Status: Connecting Now
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Appalachian Power – Salem Road to Glade Road
Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Connections Expected to Begin: Fall 2023
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Appalachian Power – Phoenix
Current Status: Mainline Splicing
Connections Expected to Begin: Fall 2023
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RISE – Nelson (Afton)
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.
The Firefly RISE project is designed to ensure every location in Nelson County has access to broadband connectivity.
The work is funded in part by Nelson County, and in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Telecommunications Initiative.