C Spire Expands High-Speed Broadband in Mississippi

Telecom company completes $50 million infrastructure project in the state's capital region.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:22pm

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C Spire, a regional telecommunications provider, has completed a $50 million capital projects fund to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure across the greater Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area. The initiative aims to bring faster internet access to homes and businesses in the state's capital region.

Why it matters

Access to reliable, high-speed internet has become increasingly critical for communities to thrive in the digital age. This investment by C Spire helps bridge the digital divide in Mississippi, which has historically lagged behind national averages for broadband adoption and speeds.

The details

The $50 million capital projects fund allowed C Spire to build out new fiber-optic cable networks and upgrade existing infrastructure across Ridgeland and other Jackson suburbs. This includes laying hundreds of miles of new fiber lines to connect more homes and businesses to gigabit-capable internet.

  • C Spire announced the capital projects fund in January 2025.
  • Construction began in the summer of 2025 and was completed in April 2026.

The players

C Spire

A regional telecommunications company that provides internet, TV, and phone services across Mississippi and surrounding states.

Ridgeland, Mississippi

A suburb of the state capital Jackson, where much of C Spire's infrastructure expansion took place.

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What they’re saying

“This capital investment will help ensure families and businesses in the Jackson metro area have access to the fast, reliable internet they need to thrive in the 21st century economy.”

— Hu Meena, CEO, C Spire

What’s next

C Spire plans to continue expanding its fiber network to additional communities across Mississippi in the coming years.

The takeaway

C Spire's broadband infrastructure project is a significant step forward in improving digital connectivity in Mississippi, a state that has historically lagged behind national averages for high-speed internet access.