BLUFFTON, S.C. – LiveOak Fiber, a regional all-fiber internet service provider, today announced the start of construction on its fiber-optic network in Bluffton, South Carolina. The build extends LiveOak’s Lowcountry network north from Savannah, adding more than 10,000 homes and businesses, with first customers expected online in early 2027. Future phases are planned for Hardeeville and neighboring communities.

“As a third-generation Blufftonian, I have watched this town grow from the community I knew as a child, including going to first grade in what is now Town Hall, into one of the fastest-growing places in our region,” said Bluffton Mayor Larry Toomer. “With that growth comes the responsibility to manage what we have well and make sure our residents, families and small businesses have choices. LiveOak Fiber’s investment gives our community another option for reliable connectivity, and competition helps raise the standard for everyone.”

After years with a single dominant provider, households and businesses will be able to compare price, speed and service and choose what fits best.

“We’re building a network designed to serve residents and businesses well into the future, with reliable fiber and service they can count on,” said Shane Schilling, CEO of LiveOak Fiber. “That’s the infrastructure growing communities need, and we’re excited to help create what comes next alongside the town of Bluffton.”

LiveOak’s build-to-serve model shortens the gap between construction and activation, so neighborhoods come online in phases as fiber is placed rather than waiting for an entire market to finish.

“Construction is where a community first meets us, and we take that seriously,” said Steve Smith, Founder & Chief Community Development Officer at LiveOak Fiber. “Neighborhoods come online as we build, and being a good neighbor during that work is how we earn their trust.”

Newly connected single-family homes, multi-dwelling units and businesses will have access to symmetrical speeds that support everything from streaming and gaming to complex business operations, even during peak hours. Residents and business owners in Bluffton can check availability, view the network route and sign up for construction updates at www.liveoakfiber.com.

 

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About LiveOak Fiber: 

LiveOak Fiber is a premier all-fiber broadband service provider, dedicated to providing lightning-fast and dependable connectivity to serve communities across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. LiveOak’s commitment extends beyond connectivity; we invest in the regions we serve, enhancing quality of life and fostering economic development. Discover our ongoing efforts to transform communities at www.liveoakfiber.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X and Facebook to stay updated on our progress.