GEA Connect Takes a Major Step Toward County-Wide Fiber Internet
The week of July 20, Greeneville Energy Authority received approval from the State Comptroller’s Office to provide fiber internet service throughout Greene County within GEA’s electric service territory.
This is a major milestone in our goal of building more than 2,000 miles of fiber throughout Greeneville and Greene County. With this approval, GEA Connect can now legally provide fiber internet service to customers throughout our entire electric service footprint.
What’s Next?
Our next step is to begin bringing additional construction crews into the area to help us expand our fiber network. As construction progresses, crews will be working throughout Greene County to hang and splice fiber as we bring service to more communities.
Our business plan called for the entire county to be connected within approximately three years. Our goal is to complete the expansion sooner wherever possible. Some areas will see fiber sooner than others because of existing infrastructure and work that is already underway.
Where Is GEA Connect Available Today?
GEA Connect fiber internet is currently available throughout the entire City of Greeneville, as well as to approximately 1,000 customers in Western Greene County.
The Western Greene County expansion was made possible through grant funding focused on connecting unserved and underserved customers. That project has helped us establish the foundation for our larger county-wide expansion.
We have also recently begun transitioning our construction efforts toward Tusculum, so residents in that area can expect to see GEA Connect crews working in their community.
Want Fiber Internet?
The best way to check your availability, sign up for service, or let us know you’re interested in GEA Connect is to visit:
mygea.net/fiber or call our office here in Greeneville at 423-636-6200
As construction moves into new areas, your interest helps us understand where customers are ready for service and helps us communicate with residents about upcoming expansion.
We’re Building for Greene County
This expansion represents a significant investment in the future of Greene County. Our goal isn’t simply to build a fiber network; it’s to provide fast, local, and reliable internet service to the communities we call home.
We appreciate your patience as we work through the construction process and expand our network mile by mile. There is a lot of work ahead, but we’re excited about what this next chapter means for Greeneville and Greene County.
Thank you for supporting GEA Connect. We look forward to serving the entire county with fast, local, reliable fiber internet.