COLUMBUS COUNTY, FASTER INTERNET IS HERE!
FOCUS Broadband is committed to helping bridge the digital divide in rural North Carolina. Since 2010, we have worked to secure the federal and state broadband funding needed to help bring our 100% fiber optic network to rural communities throughout Columbus County.
Using $20 million dollars in grant funds awarded through USDA programs in 2010 and 2019, FOCUS Broadband has made access to fast, reliable high-speed internet available for more than 4,775 homes and businesses in the communities of Nakina, Old Dock, Williams Township, Buckhead, Hallsboro, Farmers Union, and rural areas north of Whiteville.
FOCUS Broadband has also been awarded four grants by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) through their Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant program, totaling $8.5 million dollars. This has allowed us to further extend our network and make service available for another 5,000 homes and businesses in areas of Beaverdam, Fair Bluff, Cerro Gordo, Delco, Tabor City, Boardman and Riegelwood.
Over the years, FOCUS Broadband has contributed an additional $10.9 million dollars to make these state and federal broadband projects possible. We’ve also self-funded projects to make FOCUS Broadband internet service available for residents and businesses in Whiteville and the Town of Brunswick.
We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the many residents, business owners, and community leaders who have supported us in our work to secure these grants. Your ongoing support has been a key factor in helping make our applications a success.
We are proud to be recognized as Columbus County’s Best Internet Provider and we are excited to be able to serve you!
Please refer to the map below to see where FOCUS Broadband's high-speed internet service is available.
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July 2, 2024 – We have completed our 2019 Columbus ReConnect Grant Project and our 2020 Columbus GREAT Grant project. Service is now available in and around areas of Boardman, Evergreen, Sandyfield, Cerro Gordo, Hallsboro, Lake Waccamaw, Tabor City, Buckhead, Fair Bluff and several areas north of Highway 74.
We are also nearing completion of our 2022 Columbus GREAT Grant project. Areas currently under construction include Old Highway 74, Silver Spoon Road, Walter Shaw Road, and Will Nance Road. Please use the map below to see if your address is included in our service area.
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Enter your address below for service availability.
The map shown is for illustrative purposes. All FOCUS Broadband services may not be available at all addresses. Actual availability of services is not guaranteed and must be verified before an order may be placed. Availability of services at specific addresses may be impacted by a multitude of factors including our ability to obtain permission to construct on private property. Addresses which require construction of network facilities over 1,000 feet may necessitate the customer pay aid in construction charges.