Pre-Engineering
Initial research, legal, permits and approvals with State-Federal government entities.
Engineering
Build the roadmap. Initial fiber cable path route, pedestals, and overall design phase of the project.
IL – RECONNECT GRANT
IL STATE – St. John E&W, Lake, Villa Ridge, Snow Creek, Shumaker Road, Electric Co.
WEAKLEY – Middle Mile
IL – RDOF
IL – Lick Creek
Construction
Mainline cable being plowed into the ground or aerial construction when needed, pedestals and other facilities are placed.
MARSHALL 2nd GRANT
Splicing & Testing
Splicing of fiber occurs in the pedestals and in the central office. The fibers and network are tested for any potential issues prior to final release for installation to the premise.
Installation
Area released and available to schedule installations to the customer premise.
BENTON CO – FAXON
CALLOWAY – SHILOH
CALLOWAY – HIGHLAND
IL STATE – Shiloh, Cache Chapel
WEAKLEY-SUBSTATION EXT
MARSHALL GRANT
WEAKLEY – ADAMS ROAD EXT
WEAKLEY – PILLOWVILLE EXT
HENRY MIDDLE MILE GRANT
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For the past decade, WK&T has pursued state and federal grants and developed unique public-private partnerships to aggressively expand fiber broadband throughout the West Kentucky and Tennessee region.
In 2009, WK&T pursued and was awarded a $123.8 million grant/loan through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — the largest amount awarded by the federal government that year through the Broadband Initiatives Program. Since then, WK&T has continued to impact and grow its service area, providing the critical infrastructure to support and enrich the lives of residents and businesses in Weakley and Henry counties.
Fiber broadband has the power to transform a region and change lives through:
- Quality of life
- Education
- Job growth
- Health care and telemedicine
- Economic development
WK&T will continue to pursue innovative ways to improve its service area. Check back here to stay informed on the latest fiber broadband news, and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wkttelecom.
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About WK&T
Headquartered in Mayfield, KY, WK&T provides advanced broadband, voice, video and security services to over 23,000 residential and business subscribers in Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Our mission is to offer leading-edge technology, excellent customer service and support to our members with a goal to achieve complete customer satisfaction.
Mayfield, KY 42066