Decatur County announces launch of PowerStream Fiber

“PowerStream Fiber will empower the community with fast, reliable internet"

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – Decatur County REMC has officially launched PowerStream Fiber.  

“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,” said Decatur County REMC CEO Brett Abplanalp. 

PowerStream Fiber will provide fast, reliable internet with transparent, competitive pricing.

There will be no hidden fees or long-term contracts either. Plans and pricing will be announced once they are finalized. 

This initiative began last February through a strategic partnership with SEI Communications.

Decatur County REMC worked to secure the needed funds for the project and the initiative got kickstarted by a $500,000 grant from Decatur County’s ARPA funds. 

“This was instrumental in helping Decatur County REMC successfully apply for the Broadband Next Level Connections Grant, resulting in $4.98 million being awarded to bring service to 578 addresses,” the organization said.  

The first phase of the project will include 1,419 total passes, 641 in Decatur County and 778 in Ripley County.  While sign-up timelines are still being finalized, this first phase will be completed by September 2026.  

Updates will be shared on dcremc.com, through bill inserts, in Indiana Connections, and on the DCREMC Facebook page. 

The remaining underserved areas within Decatur County REMC’s territory will be addressed through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant. The co-op is applying for the BEAD grant and is committed to providing PowerStream to those homes and businesses.

Abplanalp adds, “Decatur County REMC is incredibly excited about the future of PowerStream Fiber and the positive impact it will have on our community - local money, staying local.”  

Anticipated plans include options such as 100 x 100 Mbps, 500 x 500 Mbps, and 1 Gbps x 1 Gbps plans.