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Since 2020, 100,000 rural Mississippi residents have subscribed to and received reliable high-speed internet from 17 wholly-owned subsidiaries of electric cooperatives across the state. In addition to surpassing the 100,000-subscriber milestone, the 17 electric cooperative subsidiaries have collectively built nearly 25,000 miles of fiber optical cable and invested more than $760 million for high-speed internet […]

Every year, more American seniors — over 55 million of them, according to AARP — are living independently and “aging in place” in their homes. Our seniors can enjoy peace of mind for a safer, more secure home life. And given the rising costs of senior living facilities, many elderly adults are better off financially […]

Every parent laments the inordinate amounts of time their kids spend in front of their screens. From scrolling through social media posts and pictures, to sharing YouTube and TikTok videos, to seemingly endless threads of chat, text and email messages, it can feel like there’s a never-ending flurry of online activity. Given the swaths of […]

Internet technology has advanced exponentially over the past three decades. Faster and more reliable than ever, today’s consumer has many choices when it comes to high-speed internet. But if your neighborhood has a variety of options, which kind of internet technology should you choose? Is there any real difference between the different internet services available?  […]

One of the cozier aspects of the hectic holiday season is enjoying the return of classic Christmas and holiday movies. The classics are a great way to unwind, rekindle memories of holidays past, and create new memories with your family. And with high-speed fiber internet from CoastConnect your favorite holiday movies are just a click away! Below […]

In the wake of COVID-19, more people than ever before want to work, learn, and access telehealth applications from home. Modern lifestyles require modern internet powered by a fiber network—and homebuyers know it. In fact, a 2015 study showed that fiber-delivered internet access could increase a home’s value by up to 3.1%. And that was […]