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LiveOak Fiber acquires Alma fibre network assets in Georgia

May 13, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

LiveOak Fiber, a regional service provider building and operating a broadband network, announces its acquisition of the Glynn and Camden counties fibre network assets from Alma Telephone Company (ATC) Broadband, a telecommunications company based in Alma, Georgia.

The acquisition of ATC’s fibre network assets in these two counties allows LiveOak to strengthen its service delivery capabilities throughout the Golden Isles of Georgia’s Southeast coastline in Glynn and Camden County Georgia, and will bring great advantages to residents and businesses in these underserved counties. Residents and Businesses can expect packages that start at 500Mbps and go up to 5 Gbps, including managed Wi-Fi with no contracts and no data caps.

“The network assets LiveOak is acquiring from ATC were built to provide high-speed fibre network services to medical and business communities throughout Glynn and Camden Counties. We believe LiveOak Fiber has the local resources, experience, and enthusiasm to take the ATC network and expand it in a way that ensures both Glynn County and Camden County communities gain access to the best possible broadband experience,” says Teddy Solomon, CEO of ATC Broadband.

“The completion of LiveOak Fiber’s acquisition of ATC Broadband’s network assets expedites our timeline for buildout in Glynn County and expands our service area to include the local businesses and residents of Camden County. LiveOak Fiber is bringing high-speed internet that can keep up with the device-packed lifestyle throughout Golden Isles, Georgia,” says Jody Craft, president at LiveOak Fiber.

Over its decades of telecommunications service experience, ATC’s network and customer service have competed against national service providers in South Georgia for many years. ATC looks forward to maintaining a portion of its customers and interests in this space and continuing to harness the healthy relationships that have made them who they are today.

LiveOak is committed to investing in the communities they serve by delivering the digital infrastructure needed for students, teachers, remote workers, residents, office workers, entrepreneurs, and local organisations that drive economic growth and support thriving communities. Residents and business owners can visit the LiveOak website to check availability in their neighborhoods.

Learn more about LiveOak Fiber’s services and receive updates on the company’s network construction plans and employment opportunities at LiveOak Fiber.

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