Albemarle County

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. Firefly offers gigabit-speed internet via fiber to the premise that is reliable and affordable. Read more about the RISE Project.

CARES Act Projects

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. Read more about the CARES Act Project.


Albermarle County RISE map

Project Areas

Appalachian Power – Keene

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

Keene map

Appalachian Power – Red Hill

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the In Service phase

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

AEP Red Hill map

CARES – Albemarle

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the final step, In-Service

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

CARES Albermarle map

CVEC – Cash’s Corner

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the In Service phase
Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

CVEC Cash's Corner map

CVEC – Cunningham

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the final step, In-Service

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

CVEC Cunningham map

CVEC – Kidd’s Store

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the final step, In-Service

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map: 

CVEC Kidd's Store map

CVEC – Martin’s Store

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the final step, In-Service

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

CVEC Martin's Store map

CVEC – Midway

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the final step, In-Service

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

CVEC Midway map

CVEC – Red Hill

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the final step, In-Service

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

CVEC Red Hill map

CVEC – Schuyler

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the final step, In-Service

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

CVEC Schuyler map

CVEC – White Hall

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the final step, In-Service

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

CVEC White Hall map

CVEC – Zion

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the In Service phase
Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

CVEC Zion map

REC – Preddy Creek (Burnley)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

REC Burnley submap

REC – Stanardsville (Dyke)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the In Service phase

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

Stanardsville Dyke map

RISE – Albemarle (Afton East)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

RISE Afton East submap

RISE – Albemarle (Batesville)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

Batesville map

RISE – Albemarle (Carters Mountain)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Fiber Construction phase

Current Status: Fiber Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Summer 2026
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

Carters Mountain map

Firefly will serve this area as the last-mile internet service provider in partnership with Dominion Energy’s Middle Mile Project. For questions regarding the Middle Mile Project, please contact the Dominion Energy Broadband Team.

RISE – Albemarle (Decca Lane)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

White Hall Decca Lane map

RISE – Albemarle (Ivy Farms)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

Ivy Farms map

RISE – Albemarle (Louisa Rd)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Fiber Construction phase

Current Status: Fiber Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Summer 2026
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

RISE Louisa Road submap

RISE – Albemarle (Midway)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

RISE Midway map

RISE – Albemarle (Rockfish Gap)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

Rockfish Gap map

RISE – Albemarle (St. John Road)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the In Service phase

Current Status: In-Service
Note: This is in an active service area. Since construction work in your area is finished, the $100 installation fee now applies.
Map:

St. John Rd submap

RISE – Albemarle (Stony Point/Eastham)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

Stony Point map

Firefly will serve this area as the last-mile internet service provider in partnership with Dominion Energy’s Middle Mile Project. For questions regarding the Middle Mile Project, please contact the Dominion Energy Broadband Team.

RISE – Albemarle (Sugar Hollow)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

RISE Sugar Hollow submap

 

RISE – Albemarle (Thurston)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Service Drop Construction phase

Current Status: Service Drop Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Connecting Now
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

Thurston map

RISE – Albemarle (Turkey Sag)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Fiber Construction phase

Current Status: Fiber Construction
Estimated Start of Connections: Summer 2026
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

RISE Turkey Sag map

RISE – Albemarle (Waverly)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Engineering phase

Current Status: Engineering
Estimated Start of Connections: Summer 2026
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

RISE Waverly submap

RISE – Albemarle (Windrift)

Progress infographic showing that this project is at the Engineering phase

Current Status: Engineering
Estimated Start of Connections: Summer 2026
Note: Register now while crews are working in your area, and we will waive the $100 installation fee.
Map: 

Windrift map


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.