Randolph Communications Recognizes Liberty as a Smart Rural Community

Asheboro, NC –Randolph Communications recently presented the Liberty exchange with a Smart Rural Community (SRC) sign provided by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association to display in their town. SRC is a national network of communities powered by innovative rural broadband providers that are advancing towards a future-proof sustainable infrastructure. The program promotes rural broadband and provides fast, reliable and sustainable connectivity.

In order to receive recognition as an SRC provider, Randolph Communications was required to affirm that it offers 100 Mbps broadband to at least 50% of its service area; that it has broadband subscription rates of at least 50%; and that it is committed to program principles of collaboration and innovation. As a result of Randolph Communications’ national recognition, Liberty will now be celebrated as a Smart Rural Community in program materials and online at www.smartruralcommunity.com, joining a national network of similarly innovative communities. However, Randolph Communications surpasses that internet speed offering by providing speeds up to 1GIG/1GIG to residents and businesses.

“Thanks to Randolph Communications, Liberty now has the power of Gigabit internet speeds right at our fingertips. This investment is about more than technology—it’s about giving our citizens the tools to learn, work, access healthcare, and stay connected in today’s world. Strong broadband access is helping us build a stronger future and ensuring Liberty remains a place where families can thrive,” stated Filmore York, Mayor for the Town of Liberty.

NTCA Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield also recognized Randolph Communications for this achievement, noting, “We are so excited to welcome another Smart Rural Community provider into this growing network of innovative broadband providers delivering the Internet’s fastest speeds in some of the most remote and rural communities of our country.

About Randolph Communications– Randolph Communications is dedicated to improving the lives of its customers and communities they serve. Randolph Communications is proud of its more than 71 years of serving our neighbors and communities in, Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Guilford, Lee, Moore, Montgomery and Randolph counties.

About NTCA– The Rural Broadband Association
NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association is the premier association representing nearly 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies that are leading innovation in rural and small-town America. NTCA members are leading the technological evolution for rural consumers, delivering robust and high-quality services over future-proof networks that make rural communities vibrant places in which to live and do business.