Tri-CoGo adds Accelecom as network transport provider

Tri-CoGo has chosen Accelecom to expand upstream capacity and network diversity for its broadband service in Central Georgia. The move is aimed at supporting growth, improving reliability, and helping the provider keep pace with rising demand from residential and business customers.

Why it matters: - The partnership is designed to give Tri-CoGo more backbone capacity and redundancy as broadband usage rises across Central Georgia. - Stronger network diversity can help reduce service disruption risk for residential and business customers. - The deal also supports broader rural broadband buildout and the digital divide goals both companies highlight.

What happened: - Accelecom said Tri-CoGo selected Accelecom as a strategic Internet and network transport provider. - The announcement was made Sept. 22, 2026. - Tri-CoGo serves Central Georgia, while Accelecom operates across the Southeastern United States. - Tri-CoGo is using Accelecom’s carrier-grade fiber network to add scalable backbone capacity.

The details: - Tri-CoGo says the added capacity will support continued growth, redundancy and reliability for residential and business customers. - The company is also adding network diversity to help manage increasing bandwidth demand. - Greg Mullis, Tri-CoGo’s chief operating officer, said the company is making strategic investments to increase capacity, improve network diversity and strengthen reliability. - Mullis said Accelecom’s scalable network and customer-focused approach fit Tri-CoGo’s goal of delivering a stronger broadband experience. - Brad Kilbey, CEO of Accelecom, said expanding broadband in rural Georgia is a key part of Accelecom’s go-to-market strategy. - Kilbey said Accelecom aims to support organizations that are widening broadband access and economic opportunity. - Tri-CoGo was formed by Tri-County EMC in 2021 to deliver fast, reliable connectivity across Central Georgia. - Tri-CoGo operates on more than 2,100 route miles of 100% fiber infrastructure. - Tri-CoGo serves about 11,000 residential and business customers with internet and voice services. - Accelecom provides next-generation fiber solutions, plus high-speed network, internet, voice and managed services to wholesale, public sector and business customers. - The announcement says Accelecom’s fiber network is intended to help organizations accelerate innovation, adopt emerging technologies and advance digital transformation. - More information is available in Accelecom’s company materials, on Instagram and on Facebook.

Between the lines: - The partnership signals a push by broadband providers to buy more transport capacity instead of building every layer of network infrastructure alone. - For Tri-CoGo, added upstream diversity can be a practical hedge as customer demand grows and service expectations tighten. - For Accelecom, the deal reinforces a sales pitch centered on rural broadband expansion and carrier-grade fiber.

What's next: - Tri-CoGo will likely use the added network capacity to support future subscriber growth and higher traffic loads. - Accelecom is likely to keep targeting providers and institutions involved in broadband expansion across the region. - The companies did not announce a financial value or contract length for the partnership.