Decatur County REMC launches PowerStream Fiber
This January, Decatur County REMC saw the fulfillment of nearly two years of preparation with the official launch of PowerStream Fiber. CEO Brett Abplanalp made the announcement on January 17 at the Decatur County REMC community room. “Just as we brought power to our rural communities 87 years ago, it’s only fitting that we now bring fiber in the same way,” he said. “PowerStream Fiber will empower the community with fast, reliable internet—connecting local roots to a global reach and delivering the power to stream seamlessly.” The work started as far back as 2023 with Decatur County REMC joining Accord Telecommunications Collaborative, a consortium bringing together traditional…