Charleston Metro Chamber Of Commerce: Dorchester County Announces Public-Private Partnership For Rural Broadband Project

Press release from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce:

March 4, 2022

Dorchester County Government is excited to announce a public-private partnership with both Home Telecom and Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative (PRTC) that will expand high-speed internet access to the western part of the county over the next three years.

“Our goal is to help close the technology gap for many of our county’s rural residents who have historically had extremely limited options for accessing the internet,” said Dorchester County Councilwoman Harriet Holman. “We are grateful to Home Telecom and PRTC for their partnership in this project and look forward to providing better access to high-speed internet for those living in the western part of the county.”

Expanding access to high-speed internet provides opportunities for business development, job creation, and economic growth while helping to bridge the digital divide for residents.

As recently learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, internet connectivity is essential for students to learn remotely while gaining valuable 21st century technology skills that prepare them for the future.

This press release was produced by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.