Forked Deer Electric Cooperative - Forked Deer Connect

Apr

20

Availability Update

Rachel Gammons

Connect Updates

Happy Monday! 🎉 Registration has been opened to Phase 5! Service is now available along parts of the following roads: •Buffaloe Lane •Carol Leggett Road •Concord Road •Emerson Road •Heathcott Road •Hwy 88 •Hwy 188 •Lee Road •Mitchell Road •Red Williams Road •Wilkes Road•Bishop Lane •Chambers Creek Road •Cherokee Road •Country Side Lane •Doct...

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Apr

01

FDC Installation Process

Rachel Gammons

Connect Updates

Once service is available at your address, there are a few steps to take before officially becoming a Forked Deer Connect customer. We wanted to give you an in-depth look at our installation process by explaining the main steps of becoming an FDC customer. 1. Customer Sign-up - FDEC members are contacted to signup for internet and telephone servi...

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Mar

25

Availability Update

Rachel Gammons

Connect Updates

Happy Wednesday 🎉 Registration has been opened to another section in Phase 4! Service is now available along parts of the following roads: •Buffaloe Lane •Carol Leggett Road •Concord Road •Emerson Road •Forked Deer Road •Garrett Ball Road •Heathcott Road •Hwy 88 •Hwy 188 •Lee Road •Mitchell Road •Red Williams Road •Wilkes Road For a li...

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Mar

18

Availability Update

Rachel Gammons

Connect Updates

Happy Wednesday! Registration has been opened to another section in Phase 4! Service is now available along parts of the following roads: •Carmack Lane •East Tigrett Street •East Tigrett Street Ext. •Epsy Parker Road • Gum Flat Road •Hwy 210 •Hwy 210 N •Hwy 88 •Hwy 88 E •Jacob Drive •Keltner Stree t •Keltner Street Ext •Lawr...

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Mar

16

COVID-19 UPDATE

Rachel Gammons

Connect Updates

As many know, there is a growing concern with the Corona Virus. Forked Deer Electric Cooperative, Inc. is aware of the COVID-19 Virus and has implemented steps to protect the health and safety of our customers and employees during this time. Our office will remain open and have no plans to reduce our operations for the foreseeable future. We also...

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Jan

07

Phase 4 Announcement

Brian Vaughn

Connect Updates

We are excited to announce that construction began yesterday in Phase 4! This phase will cover additional areas served by the Mill Creek Substation, including North Halls, Mill Creek Rd, Bruceville Slab and the rest of Concord Rd. View the map below to see the entire Phase 4 area. If your location is not included in Phase 4, we recom...

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Nov

21

Phase 3 Announcement

Brian Vaughn

Connect Updates

Following the completion of Phase 2, the first section of Phase 3 is now ready for service! Phase 3 includes the remaining areas served by the Forked Deer Electric Cooperative Curve Substation. Check out the map to see the entire Phase 3 area. Locations ready for service are shown in green. Service is now available along parts of the following...

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Oct

22

Forked Deer Electric Cooperative Receives Nation's First ReConnect Grant

Brian Vaughn

Connect Updates

On Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue awarded the nation's first ReConnect Program grant to Forked Deer Electric Cooperative, Inc., in the amount of $2.85 million. This funding will be used toward the construction and deployment of fiber to the home services. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Secretary P...

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Sep

19

Phase 2 Announcement

Brian Vaughn

Connect Updates Deployment Updates

Download PDF File Here We are excited to introduce Phase 2! Not only is this an official Phase 2 announcement, but service is already available to parts of this area! Check out our map to see the entire Phase 2 area, with the locations ready for service shown in green. Service is now available along parts of the following roads: Chambe...

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Jul

25

Availability Update

Brian Vaughn

Connect Updates

Additional addresses in Phase 1 are now ready for service. Registration has been opened to limited addresses on parts of the following roads: Bob Ellis Rd, Bud Armour Rd, Dry Hill Rd E, Highway 51, James Criner Rd and Wilson Rd Please visit forkeddeerconnect.com to check availability at your address and sign-up for service. For a limited time, inst...

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Feb

11

FDC's Second Community Fish Fry

Brian Vaughn

Connect Updates

Mark your calendars! Forked Deer Connect will be hosting its second Community Fish Fry on Saturday, February 23. If you are interested in Forked Deer Connect's fiber build-out, we encourage you to stop by the Curve Community Center to learn more about our services and grab a bite to eat. Representatives will be present to answer questions...

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Dec

31

Forked Deer Connect 2018 Recap

Brian Vaughn

Connect Updates

2018- Year in Review

Connect's Year in Review 2018 has been a big year for Forked Deer Connect! Each day has involved discussion, progress, decision-making, learning and taking steps toward fiber-optic service for our members. Below is a timeline showing major milestone events from 2018, as well as a few big events to look forward to in 2019. 2018 Progress 2/1 - ...

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Nov

15

Construction Has Begun

Brian Vaughn

Connect Updates

Construction has begun and preregistration is open! On Tuesday, November 13, construction began at Forked Deer Electric's Millcreek Substation. With the help of our contractors, System Services Broadband, crews began framing and pulling fiber south towards the Double Bridges Unionville Rd area. Fiber-optic equipment shelters were also set at the Mi...

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Sep

12

Forked Deer Connect Update

Brian Vaughn

Connect Updates

Materials Have Arrived

It has been an exciting week at Forked Deer Connect! Not only has Fall weather been on the way, but our first order of materials has been in transit too. Earlier this week, we received a shipment of Corning drop cables. These cables will be used for the broadband network build-out to the homes. In addition to the drop cables, Forked De...

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