Great Plains expanding fiber network in southeast Indiana
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Midwest internet provider Great Plains Communications is bringing its services to two southeast Indiana communities.
The company said this week it will begin construction in the fall to bring its fiber network to Aurora and Vevay, Indiana, both near Cincinnati. Other, underserviced areas in Bartholomew, Decatur, Franklin and Ripley are also expected to have access to the network.
“Fiber drives progress for communities, from a residential, business and economic development perspective,” Great Plains Communications CEO Todd Foje said in a news release. “Our company is pleased to power the fiber-driven services that enable working and learning from home, advance healthcare and education, extend the reach and capabilities of businesses and empower growth opportunities in our Indiana footprint.”
Once the company’s network is live, southeast Indiana residents will have access to internet speeds of up to one gigabit as well as other Great Plains Communications services. Enterprise services will have access to internet with speeds up to 100 gigabit, the company said.
Great Plains Communications’ expansion comes with support from the state’s Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program.
The company previously received grant awards from the program to bring its services to more than 600 homes and businesses in Columbus, Edinburgh, Flat Rock, North Vernon and Shelbyville, Indiana.