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From Staff Reports

WEST JEFFERSON, N.C. — SkyLine Membership Corporation and its subsidiary, SkyBest Communications, are nearing the completion of a major broadband expansion project in Carter County. The company announced this week that the Little Milligan area is now officially online and ready for service.

More than 110 grant recipients in Carter County are already connected and experiencing high-speed broadband through the fiber network. The completion of Little Milligan is particularly significant, as the area faced multiple delays due to damage from Hurricane Helene. Despite these challenges, SkyLine/SkyBest crews remained committed to the project.

“We are proud to say Little Milligan is now online,” said Kim Shepherd, CEO of SkyLine/SkyBest. “Through resiliency and hard work, we are excited to provide them with high-speed service they can trust.”

The next area slated for activation is Tiger Valley. SkyBest encourages residents to pre-register at fiber.skybest.com to prepare for service availability.

SkyLine/SkyBest has been expanding its fiber infrastructure across northwest North Carolina and east/middle Tennessee, offering symmetrical gigabit broadband, voice services, business communications, and hosting solutions. The company is recognized as a Smart Rural Community and a Gig-capable broadband provider.

With more than 70 years of service in the High Country, SkyLine remains committed to supporting its member communities through investments in technology, education, and economic development.