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Infinera and BlueAlly’s Solution to Powering Rural Connectivity in South Carolina

Central Electric Power Cooperative (CEPC), serving over 800,000 homes and businesses, sought to deliver modern broadband infrastructure to bridge the digital divide across its vast 1,400-mile network.

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Central Electric Power Cooperative (CEPC)

Central Electric Power Cooperative (CEPC) is a not-for-profit wholesale power provider serving 20 electric distribution cooperatives across South Carolina. CEPC delivers reliable electricity to over 800,000 homes and businesses and supports rural communities through strategic infrastructure initiatives, including broadband expansion and grid modernization.

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Central Electric Power Cooperative (CEPC)

Central Electric Power Cooperative (CEPC) is a not-for-profit wholesale power provider serving 20 electric distribution cooperatives across South Carolina. CEPC delivers reliable electricity to over 800,000 homes and businesses and supports rural communities through strategic infrastructure initiatives, including broadband expansion and grid modernization.

The Challenge

In an era where broadband access is essential for economic growth, education, and public services, underserved rural communities often face significant digital disparities. Central Electric Power Cooperative (CEPC), a not-for-profit generation and transmission provider in South Carolina, recognized this gap as a critical challenge for the more than 800,000 homes and businesses it serves.

Infinera and BlueAlly’s Solution

To address this, CEPC partnered with BlueAlly and Infinera to design and deploy a next-generation, high-capacity optical transport network that is transforming connectivity across South Carolina’s rural landscape.

Leveraging Infinera’s XTM Series packet optical platform and BlueAlly’s expertise in design, integration, and implementation, CEPC now supports both its utility operations and regional broadband initiatives through a robust 200G fiber backbone.

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Expanded Rural Broadband Access

Rural communities now have improved access to reliable high-speed internet, supporting local education, healthcare, and businesses.

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Scalable, Future-Ready Infrastructure

The new optical backbone is designed for long-term scalability, allowing CEPC to meet growing bandwidth and service demands.

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Strengthened Utility Operations

CEPC’s internal grid and communication systems now run on a faster, more secure, and highly reliable network.

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Accelerated Partner Enablement

ISPs across the region benefit from a strong middle-mile foundation, helping them extend last-mile services to underserved areas.