about

You deserve the fastest, most reliable internet access available. And we’re bringing it to you.

CarolinaConnect is a local internet service provider delivering unrivaled fiber optic internet to more than 42,000 customers. In partnership with Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, Aiken Electric Cooperative and Newberry Electric Cooperative, we focus on providing co-op members with ultra-fast, super reliable, affordable internet service. We even offer the first month of service free and waive the installation fee. And the best part? We’re steeped in the five-star customer experience you’ve grown to expect from your electric co-op.

Unlike other internet providers located time zones away, we provide customer service from our headquarters in Lexington. That means faster response times, more efficient solutions and unparalleled customer satisfaction. After all, when you need support, who better than a neighbor?

So, switch to CarolinaConnect today and look forward to internet made better.

leadership

Glenn Martin

Chief Executive Officer

Glenn Martin brings more than 25 years in the communications industry to CarolinaConnect. A native of Mullins, S.C., Glenn graduated from Clemson University in 1984 and began his management career at Fieldcrest Cannon’s locations in North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. From 1989 to 2016, Glenn worked for a regional telecommunications company, where he led several corporate departments and subsidiary companies to record success. Off the job, Glenn has served in a variety of community roles, including board chair of the Greater Lexington Chamber and the Lexington County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

Al Harman

Chief Operations Officer

A 25-year veteran of the telecommunications industry, Al Harman leads the design, implementation and integration of CarolinaConnect’s network technologies. He is responsible for all technical personnel and coordinates projects across various departments. A 1990 graduate of Clemson University with a degree in electrical engineering, Al got his start in telecommunications at Pond Branch Telephone Company. While there, his responsibilities grew from network engineer to director of business development. He went on to become a vital member of the Comporium Midlands team, where he served as vice president of operations from 2004–2014 and vice president and general manager from 2014–2016. Away from telecommunications, Al has served on the boards of directors of Lexington Medical Center, Gilbert-Summit Rural Water District and Lexington County Clemson Club. He also has served on the Clemson University Board of Visitors.

DeeDee K. Laramore

Vice President of Administrative Operations

For more than two decades, DeeDee Laramore has worked in the telecommunications industry, successfully serving in almost every area of the business. She is a graduate of Winthrop University and began her career at Pond Branch Telephone Company (PBT), where she had the opportunity to work in a variety of departments before transitioning to human resources management. When PBT was purchased in 2004, her managerial responsibilities grew to incorporate oversight of the company’s safety, accounting and public relations departments. DeeDee was an integral part of CarolinaConnect’s inception and continues to play a critical role in its strategic growth and forward momentum today. When not working, DeeDee plays active volunteer roles with both her church and children’s school.

careers

Thank you for your interest in working with CarolinaConnect, an equal opportunity employer. Please review our open positions below.

  • Network Technician

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    CarolinaConnect has an opening for a Network Technician. We are a premier internet service provider, priding itself on exceptional customer service and service reliability for business and residential communities in central South Carolina.

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    We're growing our business and are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual. The successful candidate will have a passion for learning, be an innovative contributor toward leading-edge technologies, and be invested in providing exceptional customer service to our residential and business customers. We’re excited about the possibility of hiring a graduating technical school student eager to launch a career with a well-respected internet service provider. This position will serve as the training ground to learn CarolinaConnect’s business, with the potential of advancement into a leadership role, as well as offer the potential for supervisory responsibilities.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Ensure network security and integrity.
    • Configure, operate and maintain network routers and switches, including BGP, OSPF, DHCP, MPLS, and VPLS protocols.
    • Configure, operate and maintain fiber optic transport equipment, utilizing DWDM technologies and various optical SFPs.
    • Provision IPv4 and IPv6 protocols and manage IP address resources.
    • Troubleshoot network issues and outages to support quality service delivery to customers.
    • Install, operate and configure FTTP hardware, software and end-user services.
    • Operate and maintain DC power plants in a network environment.
    • Participate in planned network upgrades on various network components.
    • Participate in the review of catastrophic failures and provide feedback to prevent future occurrences.
    • Update network diagrams, maps and equipment rack design.
    • Provide appropriate operations activities related to regular testing of specific network elements including system backups.
    • Develop, maintain and issue daily, weekly and monthly reports to support the proper operation of the high-speed network.
    • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
    • Be available for periodic overtime, including evening and weekend work in response to changing system needs. On-call duty is required.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • CCNA Certification/Security preferred.
    • Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Engineering or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/IT a plus, but not required.
    • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
    • Outstanding communication skills.
    • Ability to successfully work alone as well as in a team environment.
    • Ability to adhere to a schedule with minimum supervision.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
    To apply, please submit a resume and salary requirements via email to: info@carolinaconnect.com, referencing "Network Technician" in the email subject line.

    CarolinaConnect Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.