June 28, 2024

Charlottesville, Virginia — Firefly Fiber Broadband^SM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is thrilled to announce their significant milestone of reaching 30,000 fiber broadband connections across central Virginia. To commemorate this achievement, Firefly hosted a Broadband Independence Bash this week at scenic Carter Mountain Orchard in Albemarle County.

The alignment of the Fourth of July holiday and the 30,000 milestone presented the perfect opportunity to celebrate the freedoms that fiber broadband brings: a fast, reliable and affordable connection for business, education, telehealth and work from home opportunities. The celebration was a vibrant affair, featuring hayrides, live music by the Tara Mills Band, exciting giveaways, and a delectable BBQ lunch provided by our skilled fiber build partner, S&N Communications. This event highlights Firefly's commitment to delivering high-speed internet to unserved communities in central Virginia and fostering a sense of community among its users and partners.

Attendees included valued project partners, members of the board, county, state and federal officials, and select Firefly residential and business customers, all of whom have played crucial roles in reaching this milestone.

"We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone with the community," said Gary Wood, Firefly’s President & CEO. "Reaching 30,000 connections is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, as well as the unwavering support from our partners and customers. We look forward to continuing our mission to ensure that everyone in central Virginia has access to the fast, reliable internet they deserve."

For more information about Firefly Fiber Broadband^SM and its services, please visit fireflyva.com.

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About Firefly Fiber Broadband
Headquartered in Palmyra, VA, Firefly Fiber Broadband^SM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. Firefly offers lightning-fast internet via fiber to the premise that is reliable and priced fairly with no hidden equipment costs or special introductory pricing that increases the base cost of phone or internet later. Firefly has no contracts, no data caps, or slowdowns, and offers symmetrical upload and download speeds. Firefly Light offers 100 Mbps for $49.99; Firefly Flash offers 1 Gbps for $79.99, and Firefly Voice is $34.99 with a $5.00 discount when bundled with the internet. For more information, visit www.fireflyva.com/rise.

About Central Virginia Electric Cooperative

Headquartered in Arrington, VA, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit, electric utility serving 39,000 homes, farms and businesses in the rural portions of 14 Virginia counties. CVEC connects its members and communities through reliable power and broadband services, delivering world-class, high-speed internet service through its subsidiary, Firefly Fiber Broadband. CVEC and its subsidiary are equal opportunity providers and employers. For more information, visit www.mycvec.com.

About S&N Communications

Headquartered in Louisa, VA, S&N Communications, Inc., is a leader in providing reliable and cost-effective construction, site assessment and acquisition, tower construction and maintenance, logistics, and inventory management services to their customers. S&N is committed to propelling the wired and wireless communications, gas, and electric industries into the future. For more information, visit https://www.sncomm.com.

About Carter Mountain Orchard

Located next to Monticello and Michie Tavern, Carter Mountain Orchard is family-owned and -operated orchard that welcomes visitors year-round. Visitors can enjoy seasonal peach and apple picking, Country Store & Bakery treats, wine and hard cider, and breathtaking views overlooking Charlottesville. For more information, visit https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard.

Press Inquiries:
Melissa Gay, 434-263-7638 (mgay@mycvec.com)