Chickasaw Electric Cooperative Form Partnership with Aeneas Internet and Telephone

Broadband via Gigabit fiber coming soon to Chickasaw Electric Cooperative Customers.

Somerville, Tenn. – August 28th, 2023 – Chickasaw Electric Cooperative (CEC) and Aeneas Internet and Telephone announced their collaboration to establish a state-of-the-art Gigabit fiber network to provide Broadband communications in the CEC service area. Given the limited availability of Broadband access for many individuals and its crucial role in our daily lives, this initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide in West Tennessee. With the ongoing construction of a high-speed broadband network using 100% fiber, which commenced in late August 2023, CEC and Aeneas plan to commence customer service by winter 2023. By working together, CEC and Aeneas will extend broadband coverage to the unserved/underserved rural residences and businesses in Hardeman, Fayette, and Haywood counties.

“Our members have been asking for Broadband access, and with grants from the State of Tennessee, Chickasaw and Aeneas will make equal access to all our members possible!” proclaimed Loyd Muncy, General Manager. “The Broadband project will also provide the backbone for a completely fiber-optic Smart Grid Communications Network providing faster, more targeted response to electric system events such as outages. I am excited about the opportunities the Gigabit fiber network will bring to our community. The Chickasaw Board understands the need to bring high-speed internet to our service area and fully backs the deployment.”

“What an exciting day for West Tennessee and the individuals residing in the Chickasaw Electric Cooperative area!” exclaimed Stephen Thorpe, CEO of Aeneas Internet and Telephone. “We are so excited to be working with CEC on this fiber to the home project. This endeavor will bring gigabit fiber services to both residential and commercial customers alike. We have witnessed firsthand the positive effects of dependable and affordable broadband solutions can have on communities. We eagerly anticipate assisting CEC in delivering exceptional service to their valued customers in West Tennessee, thereby narrowing the digital divide.”

About Chickasaw Electric Cooperative

Chickasaw Electric Cooperative serves parts of Fayette, Hardeman, and Haywood counties in West Tennessee. Incorporated in 1940, the company has over 22,000 business and residential customers and manages over 1,600 miles of distribution line.

About Aeneas Internet and Telephone

Headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee, Aeneas Internet, and Telephone has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Hot 500 list of fastest growing businesses in the United States, as well as BusinessTN magazine’s Hot100 and Inc. magazine’s Inc 5,000. Founded in 1995 Aeneas offers a myriad of services including Gigabit Fiber broadband, local and long distance, VoIP, office phone systems, commercial web hosting and corporate e-mail, Network Security, off-site file storage, Data Center services, Managed Networking and more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

HIGH SPEED FIBER NOW ONLINE IN DANCYVILLE POWERED BY AENEAS INTERNET AND TELEPHONE AND CHICKASAW ELECTRIC

Aeneas Internet and Telephone, a leading provider of cutting-edge telecommunications services, in partnership with Chickasaw Electric Cooperative (CEC), is bringing high-speed fiber internet to the CEC service area starting with the Dancyville community.

The fiber project, aimed at transforming the digital landscape of Dancyville and enhancing connectivity in underserved areas, is nearly complete and now accepting orders. Residents and businesses in the Dancyville area can now experience the benefits of gigabit internet speeds and reliable telephone services.

“Aeneas Internet and Telephone is excited to join forces with Chickasaw Electric Cooperative to bring state-of-the-art fiber technology to the community of Dancyville,” said Stephen Thorpe, CEO at Aeneas Internet and Telephone. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, reliable internet services to rural and suburban areas, bridging the digital divide and empowering communities.”

“Our members have consistently expressed the need for broadband access, and thanks to grants from the State of Tennessee, Chickasaw and Aeneas are poised to ensure equal access for all our members!” declared Loyd Muncy, General Manager of CEC. “The broadband project will also establish the foundation for a comprehensive fiber-optic Smart Grid Communications Network, enabling quicker and more targeted responses to electric system events, such as outages. I am enthusiastic about the myriad opportunities the gigabit fiber network will bring to our community.”

The Dancyville area is the first to benefit from this collaborative effort. Additional areas in Fayette County are slated to come online in 2024.

To place an order or inquire about service availability, residents, and businesses in the Dancyville area are encouraged to visit fiber.aeneas.com or call 731-554-9200, option 1.