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Carolina Connect outlines steps to extend broadband in Jackson
Summary
Carolina Connect presented coverage maps and next steps the company recommends to extend broadband into unserved or underserved parts of Jackson; council heard options but took no formal action.
Marshall Myers of Carolina Connect presented a broadband availability update to the Town of Jackson Council, outlining existing coverage areas and the technical, easement and funding considerations the company recommends to extend service to unserved or underserved neighborhoods. Mayor Wiggins and councilmembers asked clarifying questions about which blocks remain unserved and what permits or right-of-way access would be required to complete expansion, and the presentation concluded with Myers’ exit at 5:40 p.m.
Why it matters: Expanded broadband could affect residents’ access to telehealth, education and business services; council members asked staff to continue exploring options. The council did not vote or direct a specific contract; Myers’ presentation served as an informational briefing to guide future discussion about potential partnership steps and funding needs.
