About Us

BARC Connects is a wholly-owned broadband subsidiary of BARC Electric Cooperative providing fiber-to-the premise service, including high-speed Internet and phone, to consumers in Bacova, Brattons Run, Bustleburg, Cornwall, Effinger, Estaline, Fairfield, Falling Springs, Glasgow, Hot Springs, Lexington and Warm Springs. BARC Connects broke ground on the project in 2017 and began mainline construction building infrastructure to bring world-class Internet service to the communities BARC serves. Our story is one that reflects the cooperative spirit in working together with our communities and consumers for the betterment of everyone.

We began connecting consumers in early 2018 and continue connecting both traditional electric service consumers and non-BARC electric consumers with dependable broadband service that previously only existed in densely populated metropolitan areas. We are constantly seeking opportunities through grants and other financial means to expand our broadband service to as many rural Virginians in our part of the valley as we can. Much like BARC Electric Cooperative was created in 1938 bringing electricity to rural Virginia, BARC Connects is bringing lightening fast Internet service with a customer focus and personalized experience.

BARC Connects mission is to improve the quality of life in the areas we serve. By bringing broadband infrastructure to rural Virginia, we strive to increase economic development opportunities in the region, provide greater access to resources supporting education, create global commerce opportunities and provide a gateway to the world on our digital platform.