Our Impact on the Community

💼 Economic Development

✔ Infrastructure Investment: Ben Lomand Connect has made significant investments in fiber-optic infrastructure, enhancing connectivity and supporting economic growth in the region. Their fiber network reaches an estimated 48,764 homes, providing reliable and high-speed internet access essential for modern businesses and remote work.

✔ Employment Opportunities: As a locally operated cooperative, Ben Lomand Connect contributes to the local economy by creating jobs in technical support, customer service, and field operations, thereby fostering community development.

🏫 Community Engagement and Services

✔ Educational Support: Demonstrating a commitment to education, Ben Lomand Connect offers programs like the 2025 Youth Tour, providing students with opportunities to learn about leadership and the telecommunications industry.

✔ Community Initiatives: The cooperative actively participates in local events and drives, such as food and deodorant drives, addressing immediate community needs and promoting social responsibility.

🏦 Services Offered

✔ High-Speed Internet: Offering fiber internet with speeds up to 10 Gbps, Ben Lomand Connect ensures that both urban and rural customers have access to fast and reliable internet services.

✔ Digital TV and Voice Services: Providing a range of digital television packages and voice services, including local and long-distance calling, to meet diverse customer preferences.

✔ Security Solutions: Offering home security and monitoring services to help protect residential and business properties, ensuring peace of mind for their customers.

🏡 Community Development & Outreach

✔ Expanding Services – While rooted in Grundy County, BetterFi extends its services across Tennessee, including Hamilton County, to address financial inequities.

✔ Collaborative Partnerships – By partnering with nonprofits, community groups, and financial institutions, BetterFi fosters economic justice and financial stability.