C Spire’s historic 1 Gbps Fiber to the Home initiative receives 2014 economic development award from Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce

Madison County town recognizes broadband provider’s efforts as part of nation’s first and only multi-city roll out of 100 times faster Internet access

C Spire's Gigabit Internet technology initiative in Mississippi has received the top economic development award from Ridgeland city officials and business leaders. (Graphic: Business Wire)

RIDGELAND, Miss.--()--C Spire’s ultra-fast Gigabit broadband Internet technology initiative in Mississippi has received the top economic development award for 2014 from Ridgeland city officials and business leaders.

Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee presented the award to C Spire executives during the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet Monday night – the first time in the award’s history that it was conferred on a company instead of an individual. Past winners include developers H.C. “Buster” Bailey, Andrew Mattiace and Jeff Speed.

“As a growing, progressive community, we appreciate C Spire’s multi-million dollar investment in advanced technology for our city,” McGee said. “This infrastructure will enhance education and small business creation, attract high-tech businesses and new families while boosting home values and our overall quality of life.”

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About C Spire

C Spire is a diversified telecommunications and technology services company that provides world-class, customer-inspired wireless communications, 1 Gbps broadband consumer Internet access as well as a full suite of IP Voice, enterprise grade dedicated Internet access, cloud and commercial data services for businesses. For more information, go to www.cspire.com.

Contacts

C Spire
Dave Miller, 601-974-7725
dnmiller@cspire.com

Release Summary

C Spire’s ultra-fast Gigabit broadband Internet technology initiative in Mississippi has received the top economic development award for 2014 from Ridgeland city officials and business leaders.

Contacts

C Spire
Dave Miller, 601-974-7725
dnmiller@cspire.com