Timewell, IL – The village of Timewell has officially been awarded the distinguished Smart Rural Community (SRC) designation from NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, in partnership with Adams Fiber. This recognition underscores Timewell’s dedication to leveraging cutting-edge broadband to drive progress and improve the quality of life for its residents.
At the July Village Board meeting, Danielle Flesner, Adams Fiber’s Graphic Designer, presented this notable accolade to Mayor Jim Patton and the Timewell Village Board. The event showcased the village’s commitment to fostering innovation and building a technology-driven future for the community.
“This designation is a testament to Timewell’s drive to advance and empower community members with robust broadband provided by Adams Fiber,” said Danielle Flesner, Graphic Designer at Adams Fiber. “By providing next-level connectivity, Adams Fiber is helping students excel with greater educational opportunities, enabling improved access to telehealth services, and enhancing everyday life for everyone who calls Timewell home.”
Thanks to an investment of $253,900 in state-of-the-art fiber infrastructure, Adams Fiber equipped Timewell with crucial tools to thrive in a digital-first world. These efforts are improving education, healthcare accessibility, and overall connectivity across the village.
By joining the NTCA Smart Rural Community initiative, Timewell links arms with a network of elite rural communities using broadband technology to spearhead economic growth and technological advancements. This designation comes with added benefits, including promotional exposure through the official Smart Rural Community website, customized marketing materials highlighting Timewell’s success, and coverage in NTCA’s national outreach.
The Smart Rural Community program celebrates rural areas investing in broadband to unlock new potential, amplify local vibrancy, and strengthen global connections. Timewell’s achievement sets a precedent in rural innovation and positions the village as an inspiration to communities nationwide.
For more information about the Smart Rural Community designation and Timewell’s ongoing initiatives, visit www.smartruralcommunity.org.
About Adams Fiber
Adams Fiber is an NTCA-certified Smart Rural Community provider, committed to bringing state-of-the-art fiber broadband to rural Illinois and has over 70 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, providing telephone and broadband Internet services in 30 communities where there was previously little or no coverage. By connecting even the most underserved areas, Adams Fiber is helping communities thrive and remain sustainable in today’s digital world. The company is well known for business communication, internet offerings and for investing in communities to further economic development.