CHARLOTTE, NC — Spectrum joined the Town of Norway and the South Carolina Broadband Office for a holiday event on Dec. 7 to celebrate the launch of gigabit broadband and other Spectrum services to more than 575 homes and small businesses in Norway. Additionally, Spectrum made available a Spectrum WiFi access point, which will be open to all users for one year.
Spectrum joined the Town of Norway and the South Carolina Broadband Office for a holiday event on Dec. 7 to celebrate the launch of gigabit br…
Combined with the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) grant of $940,500, total project investment for the Main Street grant program, including $1.2 million from Spectrum, is $2.2 million.
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“The South Carolina Legislature has shown tremendous leadership in embracing public-private partnerships as a vital strategy for connecting unserved communities,” said Marva Johnson, Group Vice President of State Government Affairs, Spectrum. “We also thank the South Carolina Office of Regulatory staff for creating this partnership opportunity to bring broadband service to the Town of Norway which was one of the two last two main streets in the state without service. This vision and commitment to broadband expansion will make a meaningful difference in this community.”
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“Eliminating the South Carolina Main Street digital divide aligns with the Broadband Office’s mission, and we look forward to the possibilities that connectivity will bring to Norway,” said Jim Stritzinger, Director of the SC Broadband Office.
At the event, Spectrum awarded a $25,000 Spectrum Digital Education Grant to Palmetto Care Connections to support their digital literacy programs. The grant is part of Spectrum’s six-year, $8 million commitment to promote digital education and broadband technology in communities across the country.
Following the formal announcement, a community festival was held highlighting local resources available in the area, as wells as various outdoor activities, and a special lunch was furnished by Outdoor Channel.
“Expanding broadband into rural communities is one of the most important things we can do to grow our economy,” said Lynn Garrick, Mayor of Norway. “Spectrum is doing just that in Norway. I applaud Spectrum for their commitment to bridge the digital divide, so everyone has access to the information and tools they need to succeed in today’s environment.”