WORKFORCE TRAINING

Telecomunications-based companies will find state-of-the-art equipment and outstanding service and support from BellSouth which offers economic development rate incentives to businesses that locate or expand in the state.

Specifically, the area has
• Switching systems which are 1000% stored program controlled and completely digital,
• A fiber optic network
• AT&T POP (Point of Presence),
• An integrated service digital network (ISDN), and
• Connections to all major long distant carriers.

The area is also serviced by two self-healing, Sonet based fiber optic rings for reliability and back-up. The equipment and services are constantly updated.

INTERNET SERVICES
Local internet service providers offer high speed digital access including dedicated T-1, frame-relay, ISDN, and wireless connection, as well as dial-up service at very reasonable rates. Expert technical support is readily available.

MEDIA OUTLETS
Daily Newspapers
Starkville Daily News
Columbus Dispatch
Memphis Commercial Appeal, and
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Television Stations:
Receive 4 local and 39 on cable

Radio Stations:
4 local