Golden LEAF Piedmont Fiber Build

Organization:

MCNC

Amount:

$1,261,078.84

Program Area:

Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative

County of Applicant:

Durham

Year:

2016

Description:

This grant provides funding to MCNC to extend fiber and MCNC’s services into Guilford, Montgomery, Richmond and Randolph counties. Using its own funds, MCNC will acquire rights of use for 90 miles of middle mile fiber. Golden LEAF funds will be used to construct additional fiber and install the necessary equipment to operate MCNC’s network. The services will be located within a mile of 23 community anchor institutions, including Randolph Community College, Randolph Hospital, and medical offices, schools and libraries.

Contact:

Ms. Patricia L. Moody3021 E. Cornwallis RoadPO Box 12889Durham, North Carolina 27709-2889(919) 248-1820

Areas Served:

Guilford/Montgomery/Randolph/Richmond

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