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The Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) Program was established by the State of North Carolina to expand high-speed internet service to communities long left behind by traditional providers. On June 11, 2025, Governor Josh Stein announced new CAB awards across 26 counties, including Henderson County, where RiverWave Broadband was selected to lead the Connect Mills River Project. This investment brings together state and county leaders with a truly local provider to ensure Mills River gains access to a modern, fully fiber-optic network. Construction is already underway, and the project is on track for completion by the end of 2026, delivering the speed, reliability, and service that families and businesses in our hometown deserve. 

NC Govenor's Office announcement

Connect Mills River Eligible Addresses

Addresses that are marked BLUE - CAB ELIGIBLE are addresses that were identified by the State of North Carolina as unserved or underserved by acceptable broadband technology. Your address is covered by the program to have fiber optics brought to your home with the construction and installation fees covered by the CAB program until the end of the funding period in 2026.

Addresses that are marked PURPLE - "NON CAB Addresses able to be served" are addresses that are considered currently served by broadband technology and are not covered under the CAB funding project, but due to location will be able to be served by the fiber network being constructed.  Regular construction and installation fees will apply.  This cost is determined by distance from the distribution site  

Address not listed - the address is not currently on the short-term construction plan. The Connect Mills River Project is a state funded project specifically designed to connect addresses that are deemed unserved or underserved. This information is based on the FCC Broadband Data Map. We recognize that there are other addresses that need improved infrastructure and intend to continue working toward expanding our service offerings. Help keep the data up to date by checking your address and reporting discrepancies in service availability at Home | FCC National Broadband Map . We encourage you to stay in touch with construction progress and to let us know your interest.

Learn more about Broadband Funding and Check Status

Look up an address to see if it is part of an active broadband grant program in North Carolina.  (This will redirect you to the North Carolina Department of Information and Technology NC Broadband Status Map (NCDIT). 

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Connect Mills River

A Milestone for Mills River

This is more than just fiber optic lines, it’s a transformation for our town. Connect Mills River is about enhancing how we live, learn, work, and connect. We’re building tomorrow’s infrastructure today—and it’s happening right here.

Blazing-Fast Fiber Broadband

 Experience symmetrical speeds (upload and download speeds are the same) of up to 1 Gbps. Perfect for remote work, streaming, gaming, and multi-device households, keeping you “in the flow” with no buffering bottlenecks.  

Fully Local, Community-Driven

 RiverWave wasn’t born elsewhere—it’s rooted right here in Western NC. We live, work, and play where you do, so every decision is made with our community’s best interests at heart.  

All-Inclusive, Hassle-Free Packages

Enjoy clear, upfront pricing and no surprise gimmicks. All plans include top-tier Wi‑Fi equipment, advanced network security (with ProtectIQ), and powerful parental controls—no extra fees required.  

Secure and Smart Home Networking

 Stay protected with round the-clock Wi‑Fi security from ProtectIQ, no complicated setups or extra hardware needed. And with the RideRiverWave app, take control: filter content, set time limits, receive alerts, prioritize devices, and more.  

Tailored for Our Neighborhoods

From “Just Wading” (100 Mbps) to “Class V Wi‑Fi for Streamers” (up to 1 Gbps), there’s a RiverWave plan built for your needs, whether you're checking email, streaming your favorite shows, or running multiple devices at once.

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