Camp Point, IL – Camp Point has been officially designated as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This prestigious recognition celebrates Camp Point’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive growth, enhance opportunities, and foster a thriving rural community.
The announcement was made during Camp Point’s village board meeting on March 18, 2025, where representatives from Adams Fiber proudly presented the award to Camp Point Mayor Daniel Mock and the village’s board members.
The NTCA Smart Rural Community program highlights rural areas across America that have embraced cutting-edge broadband technology to elevate economic development, education, healthcare, and quality of life. Camp Point joins a growing list of innovative communities that are using broadband to create meaningful and sustainable progress.
Bridgette Northern, Director of Marketing for Adams Fiber, remarked, “This designation showcases Camp Point’s vision and dedication to connecting its community for a brighter future. Adams Fiber is thrilled to continue our partnership with Camp Point, providing the technology and resources to unlock incredible opportunities for residents and businesses alike.”
Adding to the excitement, Adams Fiber recently invested $1.3M to move its facilities underground in Camp Point. This significant infrastructure upgrade ensures enhanced reliability and future-proof connectivity for the entire community, cementing Camp Point’s position as a leader in smart, sustainable innovation.
Camp Point will now be featured in NTCA’s national Smart Rural Community program materials, showcased on the official Smart Rural Community website (www.smartruralcommunity.org), and highlighted alongside other forward-thinking communities. The village also received an exclusive Smart Rural Community road sign, a certificate of recognition, and a social media marketing kit where they are now sharing this remarkable accomplishment on their camppoint.com website.