Building Our Region's Future through tech and education.

 

The need for greater broadband access, innovation and a well-equipped tech workforce is always growing. Join us in building a brighter future for Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.





Building Mississippi's Future through tech and education.

 

The need for greater broadband access, innovation and a well-equipped tech workforce is always growing. Join us in building a brighter future for Mississippi.





Computer Science in Mississippi




70+
Districts

We're helping to expand programs and create new ones so every Mississippi school district can offer quality computer science education.

900+
Teachers

We're furthering Mississippi teachers' knowledge of computer science and equipping them with tools to share it with students.

60k+
Students

We're creating a wide variety of pathways for Mississippi students to develop their interest and skills in computer science, opening doors for their future.


Our Focus Areas


 

Tech Education

We're partnering with parents, educators and influencers to expand computer science education across Mississippi.

 

Tech Innovation

We're developing new technologies and laying groundwork for a future where our region isn't just keeping up ‐ it's leading the way.

 

Broadband Access

We're exploring paths to bridge the digital divide in largely underserved communities in our region.




C3 Coding Challenge Invests in the Tech Leaders of the Future


We are leading the way! The C Spire team believes in investing in the students who will one day be technology and community leaders.

That's one of the reasons we created Tech Movement - a C Spire initiative aimed at moving Mississippi communities forward through technology development.









Latest MVMT News

Consider This: Well Done, Mississippi! WLBT

It’s not often that good things come from challenging circumstances, but that’s exactly what happened in Mississippi with the recent passage of computer science education legislation for all public schools in our state.
Apr 29, 2021

Computer Science Instruction Bill Signed by Governor Tate Reeves

Legislation backed by C Spire and designed to implement computer science curriculum in the classrooms for all the state’s 884 K-12 public and charter schools
Mar 24, 2021

Momentum found for computer science availability in k-12 public schools across Mississippi

More emphasis is being put on computer science availability in the classroom during the 2021 Mississippi Legislative session.
Jan 28, 2021

Computer Science Instruction Bill Introduced in Mississippi State Legislature

Two Gulf Coast state lawmakers have introduced bills in the Mississippi Legislature advocated by C Spire and designed to get computer science curriculum in the classrooms of all the state’s
Jan 21, 2021

C Spire Foundation Commits $1 Million to Help Fund Computer Science Education

The C Spire Foundation made a $1 million commitment Thursday to assist school districts across Mississippi with implementing computer science programs in the classroom.
Jan 7, 2021

An update from the C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium

The C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium has been busy. From adding a new partner to the team, to completing TV White Space testing, we’ve made progress that you will want to know about.
Jun 5, 2020

Leading Satellite Operator Joins C Spire-led Consortium on Rural Broadband Access

Telesat to provide analysis tools, examples of innovative backhaul business models for affordable internet to rural America
May 13, 2020

Explore the Options That Could Bring Broadband to Rural Mississippi

The C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium has published a new white paper, Broadband Technology Options, outlining several technology options for bringing broadband to rural communities.
Aug 29, 2019

Mississippi's Rural Digital Divide Is About More Than a Lack of Technology

Earlier this year, C Spire announced the formation of the C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium with four technology companies - Nokia, Microsoft, Airspan Networks, and Siklu - to study solutions for bringing broadband connectivity to rural areas.
May 20, 2019

C Spire Leads Consortium in Advocating for New Technology in Rural Mississippi

"Mississippi’s rural counties lose millions of dollars a year in deferred economic benefits due to a lack of technology and slow internet speeds," says Ivy Kelly, C Spire Technology Strategist.
May 3, 2019


At C Spire, we're more than customer inspired.
We are community inspired.



Computer Science in Mississippi




70+
Districts

We're helping to expand programs and create new ones so every Mississippi school district can offer quality computer science education.

900+
Teachers

We're furthering Mississippi teachers' knowledge of computer science and equipping them with tools to share it with students.

60k+
Students

We're creating a wide variety of pathways for Mississippi students to develop their interest and skills in computer science, opening doors for their future.


Our Focus Areas


Tech Education

We're partnering with parents, educators and influencers to expand computer science education across Mississippi.


Tech Innovation

We're developing new technologies and laying groundwork for a future where our region isn't just keeping up ‐ it's leading the way.


Broadband Access

We're exploring paths to bridge the digital divide in largely underserved communities in our region.




C3 Coding Challenge Invests in the Tech Leaders of the Future


We are leading the way! The C Spire team believes in investing in the students who will one day be technology and community leaders.

That's one of the reasons we created Tech Movement - a C Spire initiative aimed at moving Mississippi communities forward through technology development.




Latest MVMT News

An update from the C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium

The C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium has been busy. From adding a new partner to the team, to completing TV White Space testing, we’ve made progress that you will want to know about.
Jun 5, 2020

Leading Satellite Operator Joins C Spire-led Consortium on Rural Broadband Access

Telesat to provide analysis tools, examples of innovative backhaul business models for affordable internet to rural America
May 13, 2020

Explore the Options That Could Bring Broadband to Rural Mississippi

The C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium has published a new white paper, Broadband Technology Options, outlining several technology options for bringing broadband to rural communities.
Aug 29, 2019

Mississippi's Rural Digital Divide Is About More Than a Lack of Technology

Earlier this year, C Spire announced the formation of the C Spire Rural Broadband Consortium with four technology companies - Nokia, Microsoft, Airspan Networks, and Siklu - to study solutions for bringing broadband connectivity to rural areas.
May 20, 2019

C Spire Leads Consortium in Advocating for New Technology in Rural Mississippi

"Mississippi’s rural counties lose millions of dollars a year in deferred economic benefits due to a lack of technology and slow internet speeds," says Ivy Kelly, C Spire Technology Strategist.
May 3, 2019


At C Spire, we're more than customer inspired.
We are community inspired.



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