When will FTTH be in your area? Click your area below for info.

PHASE I
Jackson County- Morrill and Clover Bottom= You have likely seen the construction vehicles as the contract for this area was awarded to Henkels and McCoy earlier this year and is in the final stages of testing, cleanup and cutover. We will be contacting you by years end to schedule an appointment to install the FTTH service.

 


*Jackson County- Sand Gap= You have likely seen the construction vehicles as the contract for this area was awarded to Henkels and McCoy earlier this year. While construction has been ongoing in your area for several months now, we are currently facing delays due to a worldwide demand for fiber optic cable. As a result, our contractors are completing preparatory work on the lines in your area to speed up the construction process when the cable does arrive. Therefore you will soon see construction in your area subside only to pick up again, full steam, when cable does indeed arrive.

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PHASE II
*Jackson County- Annville, Dabolt, Letterbox and Moores Creek= You have likely seen the construction vehicles as the contract for this area was recently awarded to Henkels and McCoy. While construction has been ongoing in your area for a few weeks now, we are currently facing delays due to a worldwide demand for fiber optic cable. As a result, our contractors are completing preparatory work on the lines in your area to speed up the construction process when the cable does arrive. Therefore you will see construction in your area ramping up only to subside before coming back at a later date to continue with construction when cable does indeed arrive.

 


PHASE III
*Jackson County- Annville exchange area including High Knob, Hog Camp, Tyner and Union School= The contract for your area was awarded to Henkels and McCoy and approved this week. You will likely see construction vehicles in your area before the end of the year. While construction is expected to begin prior to year’s end, we are currently facing delays due to a worldwide demand for fiber optic cable. As a result, our contractors will be completing preparatory work on the lines in your area to speed up the construction process when the cable does arrive. Therefore you will see construction in your area ramping up only to subside before coming back at a later date to continue with construction when cable does indeed arrive.

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PHASE IV
*Owsley County- Cowcreek, Vincent and Travelers Rest; Jackson County- Blackwater= The contract for your area was awarded to Ervin Cable Construction. You will likely see construction vehicles in your area before the end of the year. While construction is expected to begin prior to year’s end, we are currently facing delays due to a worldwide demand for fiber optic. As a result, our contractors will be completing preparatory work on the lines in your area to speed up the construction process when the cable does arrive. Therefore you will see construction in your area ramping up only to subside before coming back at a later date to continue with construction when cable does indeed arrive.

 


PHASE V
*Jackson County- Jacks Branch, Mt. Bethel, Russell Flat, Salt Rock and Drip Rock= The contract for your area was awarded to Ervin Cable Construction. You will likely see construction vehicles in your area in early 2012. While construction is expected to begin during the winter months, we are currently facing delays due to a worldwide demand for fiber optic cable. As a result, our contractors will be completing preparatory work on the lines in your area to speed up the construction process when the cable does arrive. Therefore you will see construction in your area ramping up only to subside before coming back at a later date to continue with construction when cable does indeed arrive.

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OTHER AREAS

Jackson County- Lakes Creek and Olin= Your specific area is funded through our RUS Infrastructure loan but is a top priority given the proximity to McKee. The plans and specifications have been completed and we have made arrangements with contractors to build the FTTH facilities in your area however, we are currently facing delays due to a worldwide demand for fiber optic cable.


Jackson County- Gray Hawk= You have likely seen the construction vehicles as the contract for this area was awarded to Triple D Construction last year and is nearing the final stages of testing, cleanup and cutover. We expect to begin contacting you and your neighbors sometime in November or soon thereafter to schedule an appointment to install the FTTH service.

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Jackson County- McKee=
You have likely seen the construction vehicles as the contract for this area was awarded to Triple D Construction last year and is nearing the final stages of testing, cleanup and cutover. We expect to begin contacting you and your neighbors in the coming months to schedule an appointment to install the FTTH service.


Jackson County- Waneta=
You have likely seen the construction vehicles as the contract for this area was awarded to Triple D Construction earlier this year and is in the final stages of testing, cleanup and cutover. We will be contacting you in the coming weeks to schedule an appointment to install the FTTH service.

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Jackson County- Kirby Knob South= You have likely seen the construction vehicles as the contract for this area was awarded earlier this year and is in the final stages of testing, cleanup and cutover. We will be contacting you in the coming weeks to schedule an appointment to install the FTTH service.


*Owsley County- White Oak= Your specific area is a top priority as completion of this project will result in the complete elimination of our cable TV plant in Owsley County. The plans and specifications have been completed and we have made arrangements with contractors to build the FTTH facilities in your area however, we are currently facing delays due to a worldwide demand for fiber optic cable. As a result, our contractors are tentatively scheduled to begin work in your area during the summer of 2012.

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*Jackson County- Three Links= Your specific area is funded through our RUS Infrastructure loan but is a top priority as completion of this project will complete our build out along highway 1955 and County Line Road 1912 which will be completed under the ARRA award for Sand Gap and Morrill. The plans and specifications have been completed and we have made arrangements with contractors to build the FTTH facilities in your area however, we are currently facing delays due to a worldwide demand for fiber optic cable. As a result, our contractors are tentatively scheduled to begin work in your area during the summer of 2012.

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Jackson County- Flat Top, Laurel Branch; Kirby Knob, Alcorn, Chestnut Flat, Pine Grove and Walkers Branch; Owsley County- Island City, Stay, Sexton Creek=
Your specific area is funded through our RUS Infrastructure loan therefore planning and construction is slated to begin in 2014. Rest assured we are committed to completing our FTTH build out to our entire serving area and will continue to strive toward completing those projects as soon as possible.


 

WHITE AREAS:
FTTH construction is complete in your area. Please call PRTC to sign up for FTTH services.


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*The worldwide demand for fiber optic cable has caused a delay in the shipment of fiber optic cable for these areas. We are doing everything we can and pulling every string we are aware of however we have been unable to secure a commitment for the cable before sometime next spring to early summer 2012.

 

PRTC wants to empower our customers with the fastest and most reliable network, Fiber-to-the-home will do this.

 

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