Main Street Broadband to prove high-speed internet to Donalsonville, Georgia

Residents of Donalsonville, Georgia recently learned that they will soon be able to access high-speed internet thanks to Main Street Broadband. The company will begin its expansion effort immediately in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Utility Service.The expansion is part of a broader undertaking to improve broadband speed in both southern Georgia and North Florida - two of the most under served regions in the United States. Main Street and the USDA have used feedback from people in the area on social networking sites to gauge the areas with the most demand."Our focus is providing quality and affordable high speed internet service to the residents and businesses of Donalsonville," Mike Mies, co-founder and CEO of Main Street said. "We receive such positive feedback from our customers on how they use our services, from continuing education to utilizing social media and enabling small business efficiencies."In Donalsonville, service will likely be available to the entire community some time in June.The North Florida Broadband Authority received an $18 million grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in late February to improve broadband speed and access throughout the region.