JCFiber announces final two zones, closing the digital gap in Johnson County

FRANKLIN, Ind. – JCREMC subsidiary, JCFiber, has announced the fifth and sixth zones of fiber internet expansion to underserved areas. The completion of these two zones brings much-needed fiber internet to every corner of the county.

Zone 5 runs along the rural areas in the northeast corner of the county, situated east of I-65 and north of Needham. Zone 6 covers rural areas in the middle of the county, generally between SR 135 and US 31, from New Whiteland to SR 252. Residents will soon begin seeing mainline construction in these areas and will be notified by postcard when eligible for sign up.

The expansion is part of a 4-year plan that kicked off in December 2020, taking broadband internet service to underserved residents, who currently have no wired quality internet solution. With this initiative, rural areas will have access to superior technology by the spring of 2024.

“We are excited to continue expanding the best available technology to residents of our community who don’t currently have access to high-quality, high-speed internet,” said John Sturm, JCREMC CEO and JCFiber President. “Fiber internet can be life-changing for rural residents who have previously struggled to work, learn, stream, and game from home.”

JCFiber offers a no-gimmick and no hidden fees pricing model. Monthly prices are as stated for all consumers, and the company’s only price changes have been reductions that were immediately extended to all customers—not just new sign-ups. JCFiber also participates in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program. Qualifying consumers can enroll at fcc.gov/affordable-connectivity-program-providers.

“JCFiber was the only high-quality wired internet provider who expressed interest to our county commissioners in making certain all rural residents would get the internet service they needed, today and into the future,” said County Commissioner Kevin Walls. “Their early commitment and continued progress to reach every rural resident is impressive, and we are pleased that JCFiber stepped up for our county.”

Expansion zones 1-4 are nearing completion. All residents in Zone 1 are eligible to sign up for service. In Zone 2, 95 percent are eligible, and in Zone 3, 75 percent, Zone 4, 30 percent are eligible. Households are notified by postcard when service becomes available.

See the full-sized expansion map and check sign-up eligibility at jcfiber.com. JCFiber is also on Facebook at @JCFiber.

Writer: Rachel Drabick, 317-738-7642, drabickr@jcremc.com