We can’t wait to serve you with reliable fiber internet from Buzz Broadband. We currently have approximately 4,500 Buzz customers and we’re adding dozens more every week. The build out of our top notch network is still under construction in some areas, and we continue to face obstacles such as material and labor shortages coupled…
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You asked and we listened – Streaming 101
First, we want to thank the CEC member who suggested we do more to educate people about streaming entertainment on their TVs with high speed fiber like Buzz Broadband. Streaming can be confusing. Especially for those of us who remember having one giant console TV in our home with a set of rabbit ears carefully…
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Buzz Broadband exceeds 3,600 customers with more areas opening every week
The Buzz Broadband installers, contractors and employees are working very hard to continue building out our world-class fiber service for CEC members and getting about 65 new installs completed each week. There have been many challenges along the way with such a monumental project, but we’re excited with the speed of our progress in recent…
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Internet Bill Assistance
Affordable Connectivity Program The Federal Communications Commission established the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in 2022, and it provides a discount on internet service for low-income households. The ACP discount is available for eligible residential internet customers only, and program participants will receive a monthly credit on their Buzz Broadband bill. Residential discount for internet ACP…
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Buzz Broadband hosts open house to celebrate new office and growth
Buzz Broadband, a subsidiary of Covington Electric Cooperative, hosted its first open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 19, at their office located at 18146 Galileo Drive in Opp. The event was held at 10 a.m. with dozens of attendees including special guests, members of the business community and the general public. Representatives from…
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The Buzz 24/7 tech support is here for you
We want all Buzz Broadband subscribers to know that Technical Support is available 24/7. All you need to do is to call our regular business number at 833-399-BUZZ (2899) and press option 4. It doesn’t matter if you’re having a major issue like an interruption in service, or simply need the account number to pay…
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Buzz exceeds 1,200 subscribers
Buzz currently has more than 1,200 fiber internet subscribers in the Wing, Pleasant Home, Sanford, Carolina, Kinston, Red Level and Straughn areas with more installs taking place each day and more designated areas opening every week. Contractors are working as quickly as possible to have service up as soon as possible in all areas. If…
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Buzz Broadband makes impressive progress in first year
Just over a year ago, Covington Electric Cooperative started work on a plan to connect all of our electric substations with high-speed fiber internet. This “middle mile” build out would be a major upgrade for our electric service, helping us identify and respond to outages faster than ever before. But we didn’t want to stop…
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Buzz contract crews are making progress in Sanford, Kinston and Red Level
Everyone working on the Buzz Broadband build out is excited about the progress that has been made despite delays due to weather, material shortages and other factors. We’re proud to announce that Buzz has more than 600 internet subscribers, and and dozens of phone subscribers, at this time. All CEC members living in the Wing/Beda…
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Buzz Broadband buildout and installs progressing at steady pace
Buzz Broadband currently has approximately 400 fiber internet subscribers in the Wing, Pleasant Home and Sanford areas with more installs taking place each day. Buzz employees and contractors are working as quickly as possible to have service up soon in the next designated area. If you haven’t pre-registered for service yet, please go ahead and…
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