Community of Silk Hope Receives Smart Rural Community Designation

Silk Hope, NC –Randolph Communications proudly presented the community of Silk Hope with a Smart Rural Community (SRC) designation sign, provided by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. The SRC program recognizes rural towns served by forward-thinking broadband providers that are building sustainable, future-ready networks. It highlights the importance of strong connectivity in helping rural America thrive.

Their recognition comes from the company’s extensive work to install cutting-edge fiber optics throughout the area. Now celebrated nationally as Smart Rural Communities, this community will be featured in program materials and showcased on www.smartruralcommunity.com, joining a network of rural communities across the country leading the way in broadband innovation.

Going beyond the SRC standard, Randolph Communications delivers symmetrical internet speeds of up to 1GIG/1GIG for all residents and businesses, ensuring access to the fastest and most reliable service available.

“Thanks to Randolph Communications, Silk Hope now has the power of multi-gig internet speeds.  It’s not just having high-speed internet, it’s having the opportunities that come along with it to connect to school, work, healthcare and more. With stronger broadband, the investment they have made in Chatham County and in the Silk Hope community ensures that families and businesses can flourish.” said Bryan Thompson, Chatham County Manager.

“Randolph Communications has brought the power of Gigabit internet to the small community of Badin Lake, putting opportunity within reach. Strong broadband access is helping us build a stronger future and ensuring Badin Lake remains a place where families can thrive and further advances our goal of making Badin Lake a great place to work, live, or vacation.” said Chief Dennis Nash of the Badin Lake Fire Department.

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 72 years of serving our neighbors and communities in, Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Guilford, Lee, Moore, Montgomery and Randolph counties. For more information on Randolph Communications products and services, visit rtmc.net.

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.