Conexon in the News

FCC Authorizes First Wave of Funding for Rural Broadband from Connect America Fund Auction

By Conexon | May 15, 2019

Funding Starts This Month for Broadband Buildout in Rural Communities in 12 States WASHINGTON, May 14, 2019—The FCC today authorized nearly $111.6 million in funding over the next decade to…

Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium awarded $186M in FCC’s Connect America Fund Phase II auction

By Conexon | August 28, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 28, 2018 — Conexon, a company committed to working with electric membership cooperatives to bring fiber to the home in rural communities, today announced that the Rural…

The Electric Co-op Rural Broadband Movement is underway!

Electric cooperatives across the country are making a significant impact in rural America, making a brighter future possible for millions!

Through the tireless efforts of Conexon’s partner cooperatives, more than 100,000 electric co-op members have been connected to gigabit-capable networks, and are today realizing the education, economic and lifestyle benefits of world-class broadband. We celebrate their success and invite other cooperatives to join the movement to bridge the digital divide!

Co-Mo Connect: 3,800 miles Built, 23,000+ subscribers connected.                  OzarksGo: 4,700 miles Built, 31,182 subscribers connected.                United Fiber: 2,810 Miles built, 20,150 subscribers connected.                Midwest Energy (MEC): 2,000 miles built, 12,500 subscribers connected.