Below is an important letter from Mark Snowden, President/CEO, of First Electric Cooperative, Connect2First. The letter relates specifically to the Connect2First project at the east end (Saline County) of Hot Springs Village.
Below the pdf, click “Switch to Presentation Mode” to enlarge.
Out of curiosity ,what was the total number of lots to date ready for connection in the village and how many subscribers have been connected?
Were any of the funds received by First Electric for the Connect2First village project fall under the rural Arkansas internet expansion?
Those would be great questions to ask First Electric, Connect2First President/CEO. If you do that, please let us know what you find out. Thanks. – Cheryl Dowden
Email sent with questions
Thank you, Steve. – Cheryl Dowden
Here is Connect2First reply to questions above:
1.What was the total number of lots to date ready for connection in the village and how many subscribers have been connected?
We had approximately 600 service points in the Village. Subscribers change daily; however, I think we have a take rate of approximately 30% so far.
2.Were any of the funds received by First Electric for the Connect2First village project fall under the rural Arkansas internet expansion?
No, Connect2First received state funding for Lonoke and Cleburne through the Arkansas Rural Connect Grant Program
Thanks, Steve. – Cheryl Dowden