Infrastructure

The infrastructure in Lake Country is quite sophisticated in spite of its tranquil setting. Our industrial parks offer natural gas, DSL switching, and redundant fiber optics. Digital switching and T-1/T-3 capability is available throughout the area. Water and wastewater capacity is also a significant regional asset, as in an abundant supply of electrical power. The infrastructure of the Lake Country region provides a solid foundation for success.

Utilities

Water & Wastewater

Providers: The municipalities provide water & wastewater services.
Rates: Fees for large users are calculated on an "as needed" basis.

Electric Power

Providers:

•  Dominion Power
•  Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative
•  Southside Electric Cooperative
•  Rates based on type of service

Natural Gas

Provider: AMERIGAS—selected areas
Rates: Based on usage

Communications

Telephone Providers: Sprint, Verizon, and Buggs Island Telephone Cooperative

Services:

•  ISDN and T1 available
•  DSL available in many areas
•  Operated by state-of-the-art DMS switch
•  Operated on fiber optic cable
•  Completely digital
•  Equal access to long distance carriers
•  Cellular service by Alltel, Verizon, Triton SunCom, T-Mobile, and Nextel

Internet Services

•  Mecklenburg-Brunswick:

•  Buggs.net ( http://www2.buggs.net/ )
•  Lake Country Online ( http://www.kerrlake.com/ )
•  Mecklenburg Communications Services ( http://www.meckcom.net/ )
•  Adelphia High Speed ( http://www.adelphia.com/high_speed_internet/ )

•  Halifax:

•  Adelphia ( http://www.adelphia.net/ )
•  GCR Online ( http://www.gcronline.com/ )
•  NTELOS ( http://www.ntelos.com/ )
•  Pure Internet ( http://www.pure.net/ )