Category: Press

Dobson, NC., November 11, 2022 – The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, today announced the recipients of 31 grants totaling over $142,000 to support projects in communities served by NTCA members. Surry Communication’s is pleased to announce Dobson Rescue Squad as one of these grant recipients. Dobson […]

(Dobson, N.C.) – Surry Communications, a locally owned leader in telecommunications services, was recently awarded the contract by Surry County to construct a fiber-based network to provide broadband service to unserved areas of Surry County. The fiber broadband installation is part of the Invest in Surry program. While many communities lack adequate connectivity needed to […]

Holly Springs, NC –AccessOn Networks, a wholesale provider of advanced fiber-based communication services, recently announced a $2 million-dollar investment that will allow the organization to purchase state-of-the-art network equipment, acquire additional fiber, and invest in their infrastructure through a partnership with Ciena, an international networking systems, services, and software company. Investors include ATMC, Randolph Communications, Skyline/Skybest, […]

Raleigh, NC – Surry Communications, a member of CarolinaLink, the North Carolina’s Broadband Cooperative Coalition, announced a $500,000 commitment and ten-year partnership with UNC Children’s Hospital to support rural virtual health programs across the state. The gift from CarolinaLink will allow UNC Children’s to develop a telemedicine program that will connect children in rural areas […]

Dobson, NC – February 5, 2021. Surry Community College and Surry Communications, in partnership with Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation, have recently installed a Level II ChargePoint electric vehicle dual charging station at each of their locations in Dobson. The charging station at Surry Community College is located in the J Building parking lot on the […]

CarolinaLink Highlights Member Accomplishments During Rural Broadband Week Raleigh, NC – CarolinaLink, North Carolina’s Broadband Cooperative Coalition, is highlighting the accomplishments of their members during Rural Broadband Week, which Governor Cooper announced would be held August 17th through the 21st. CarolinaLink is made up of North Carolina’s seven broadband membership cooperatives who provide advanced technology […]

CarolinaLink Launches New Website Raleigh, NC – CarolinaLink, the policy advocacy group representing North Carolina’s seven communications cooperatives, announced today a rebranding of the Coalition’s name and launch of a new website. The announcement is made in conjunction with Governor Roy Cooper’s proclamation designating August 17-21 as Rural Broadband Week in North Carolina. The new […]

Dobson, NC – March 24, 2020 Surry Communications announced today that effective immediately they will be offering 60 days of free internet to enable local students the ability to participate in online education. The offer is available for the primary home in which a kindergarten through high school student and a technical, college or graduate […]

Dobson, NC – April 9, 2018 Surry Communications has unveiled their new logo as part of a brand transformation. The updated look and feel was created to better represent their current and future service offerings and their commitment for being a company that offers cutting edge technology, stellar customer service and competitive pricing. The brand […]