Telecommunications giant C Spire has completed a major project that will provide fiber internet access to more than 14,000 Mississippi homes and nearly 20,000 undeveloped lots.
C Spire was awarded a grant from the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund, a $10 billion program that subsidizes campaigns to increase access to high-speed internet in unserved and underserved regions of the nation. The Mississippi company was tasked with making enhancements in its home state. Notably, C Spire’s project entailed improvements in Amite, Lincoln, Lamar, Madison, DeSoto, and Hinds counties.
The project, administered at the state level by the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM), was part of $164 million in total funds allocated to Mississippi for the construction and deployment of internet infrastructure to deliver service that reliably meets or exceeds symmetrical speeds of 100Mbps, C Spire announced.
“Our completion of the Capital Projects Fund Grant Program reflects C Spire’s history of strengthening communities in meaningful ways to improve lives, support technology advancement, and expand connectivity for all Mississippians,” C Spire President and CEO Suzy Hays said. “Expanding fiber across our state is how we are going to compete in the next phase of connected living, as demand for high-speed, internet-enabled smart homes, seamless AI-enhanced experiences, and 5G connectivity will continue to increase.”
In addition to work completed for the Capital Projects Fund, C Spire continues expanding its fiber network across Mississippi. In the past year, the company invested $60 million in new fiber installations, installed 1,000 miles of new fiber for a total of 12,200 miles across Mississippi, and passed through 37,500 new homes, among other accomplishments.
“Reliable, high‑speed internet is essential to daily life for Mississippi residents, and the BEAM office is committed to expanding this connectivity at the pace required to keep our state competitive. The Capital Projects Fund was intentionally designed to deliver swift, high‑impact results, and C Spire’s execution reflects that vision,” BEAM Director Sally Doty said.
“A company long recognized for its leadership in wireless service, C Spire has now become a driving force in advancing high‑speed internet access. Their swift completion of this project delivers immediate economic value and strengthens the connectivity that will support innovation, workforce growth, and future investment across our state.”