Farmer and Jackson Creek Receives Smart Rural Community Designation

Asheboro, NC – Randolph Communications proudly presented the communities of Farmer and Jackson Creek 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.

Within Randolph Communications’ cooperative, Farmer and Jackson Creek are two of eight member exchanges to earn this distinction. 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, both communities 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 residents and businesses, ensuring access to the fastest and most reliable service available.

“Randolph Communications has brought the power of Gigabit internet to the small communities of Farmer and Jackson Creek, putting opportunity within reach for every citizen. This is more than just faster speeds—it’s about access to education, careers, healthcare, and connection in today’s digital world. With stronger broadband, the investment they have made in our county’s future ensures these communities continue to be a place where families flourish,” said William Johnson, Assistant County Manager for Randolph County.

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.