ATMC NEEDS YOUR HELP TO BRING FASTER INTERNET TO RICHMOND COUNTY
ATMC is currently seeking grant funds to provide fast, reliable, and affordable Internet service to residents and businesses in areas of Richmond County that today are unserved or underserved. Through grant funding, ATMC has been able to bring fiber optic delivered high speed Internet to thousands of homes in southeastern North Carolina. ATMC would like to do the same for Richmond County, but we need your help. Please take this short survey to help us gauge your interest and determine your Internet needs. The results of this survey will be used as support in our grant application.
Your current Internet speed is needed for our survey.
Who We Are
ATMC is a nonprofit cooperative, owned by its members. We began serving the people of neighboring Brunswick County in 1955 and have grown to become the largest communications cooperative in North Carolina offering High Speed Internet, Cable TV, Business Communications, Security, and Wireless, to over 38,000 customers in Brunswick and Columbus Counties.
ATMC was built to serve rural areas. We’ve had great success securing grant funds necessary to expand high speed internet into communities that desperately needed it.
In May of 2019 ATMC won a $1 million grant through the NC GREAT Grant program which is enabling us to serve nearly 800 homes in the Beaverdam and Williams Township communities. In November, ATMC won a $7.93 million ReConnect grant from the United States Department of Agriculture which is part of a $15.87 million project that will enable us to expand availability of high-speed internet services to over 4,000 homes and business near Hallsboro, Tabor City, Bolton, Lake Waccamaw and Northern Columbus County. Work is already underway to bring high-speed internet service to these communities.
To date, ATMC has won over $25 million in grants used to build high speed internet to underserved communities in southeastern North Carolina. In addition, we have invested millions more by self-funding high speed internet projects that have impacted thousands of rural customers.
ATMC wants to eliminate the digital divide in eastern North Carolina. Help us bring fast, reliable and affordable high-speed internet service to Richmond County.
ATMC Services
ATMC delivers services over a 100% fiber optic network. A fiber optic connection ensures access to services of superior quality and performance, including an amazingly fast Internet connection!
Faster Internet:
Our fiber optic network delivers broadband speeds of up to 1 Gigabit – giving users an incredible connection.
Next-Generation TV:
Stream your ATMC channel lineup using your smart TV or streaming device. Enjoy features like Cloud DVR, Start Over, Look Back, and more.
Unlimited Phone:
Unlimited nationwide calling with popular phone features and voicemail included.
Security:
ATMC Security provides 24/7 monitoring and state-of-the-art smart home technology.
Outstanding Service:
ATMC is committed to providing outstanding customer service. We’ve been named Best Customer Service each year for the past 11 years!
BENEFITS OF FIBER
SPEED:
Fiber Optic networks deliver broadband speeds up to 1 Gigabit – the fastest, most powerful connection around.
VALUE:
Research shows that a home in a fiber optic network community is worth more than a similar home in a non-fiber optic network community.
STABILITY:
Fiber optic technology is resistant to corrosion, not susceptible to lightning damage and has a longer life expectancy.
SERVICE:
The ATMC fiber optic network is backed by our award-winning customer service.
FLEXIBILITY:
Because of the nearly limitless connection, fiber optic network homes are better equipped for the communications and entertainment technologies of tomorrow.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Fiber optic networks are green, energy-efficient and less intrusive to neighborhood landscapes.