Overview

Jackson County REMC plans to build high-speed, broadband fiber internet infrastructure throughout its service territory. Currently, there are parts of the county that are only serviced by satellite internet providers. The REMC has an engineering plan for its service territory in Jennings County and has already installed a fiber backbone to allow service to be extended to the Hayden / Reddington / Dudleytown Area. The REMC has secured funding through CoBank and RUS SmartGrid loans. The REMC has also received an Indiana Next Level Connection broadband grant of $988,094. The Jackson County REMC has also committed $9,926,071 for the Jennings County portion of their service area. Jennings County has provided an equipment Tax Abatement in perpetuity for the REMC as it constructs the needed broadband infrastructure. The REMC offers Lifeline and participates in the Affordable Connectivity Plan in order to provide low-cost options to residents. The COVID-19 pandemic made high-speed and reliable internet necessary for us to stay connected to work, school, and family. By making a high-speed, broadband fiber internet service available in the Jackson County REMC’s service territory in Townships of Geneva, Spencer, and Marion, in Jennings County, it would ensure that these smaller, rural communities will not be at a disadvantage to other parts of the state that have high-speed, broadband fiber internet service currently readily available. Website: https://www.jacksonremc.com/fiber/.