SCRTC Announces All Current Phases of Construction Complete for Fiber Optic in County

More Broadband to Come, Company Says

Edmonson Voice Report:
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) has announced that all current phases of construction and deploying fiber optic throughout sections of the county are now complete and ready for installation.

The process started in June of 2022 when SCRTC was awarded assistance for broadband funding through state and federal grants. Due to over seventy miles of newly buried and aerial fiber optic cable, SCRTC now can provide broadband communication services to this rural community.

"SCRTC has been keeping the community informed on the progress of this project throughout the past year. Using a topographical overlay on an interactive map linked on their website at scrtc.com/edmonson, residents living in the purple areas shown on the map can contact SCRTC to schedule their installation for service at (270) 678-2111," SCRTC said in a released statement. "Alternatively, by filling out the inquiry form on SCRTC’s Edmonson page, a Customer Service Representative will follow up with more information."

While areas south of Brownsville have been available for several months, the most recent completion includes the northern Hwy 259 sections of Lindseyville, Sweeden, Kyrock and Nolin Dam Road. As well as areas including the following road arteries:

• Brier Creek Rd
• Brooks Rd
• Dickeys Mill Rd / Nolin Church Rd
• Union Light Rd / Long Fall Rd

Internet options include 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps or 1 Gbps symmetrical speeds. Pricing starts at $60 per month. Other broadband services like My Stream TV and land-line phone options are also available.

“We are thrilled to be able to provide our services in this area.” said Jeff Eaton, General Manager at SCRTC. “Our goal has been to get to as many people as possible in Edmonson County. I think folks will really enjoy the internet speeds we can provide. We have employees that live in this area, and we pride ourselves on the level of customer service we provide. That is very important to us.” He added.

Developments for more fiber optic from SCRTC in eastern sections of Edmonson County are already in the works, with construction tentatively starting early 2025.

"To view those areas of potential future buildouts, search the red sections of our map," their press release stated. "SCRTC will release more information on time frames at later dates. No service inquiries are necessary for people living in those areas at this time."