PANGAEA Business Internet

PANGAEA Business Internet We are a local, community-based, 100% fiber, internet service provider committed to integrity, reliability, and long-term relationships.

For over 20 years E-Polk Inc, doing business as PANGAEA Internet, has provided affordable, reliable fiber-optic internet to foster economic development, improve quality of life, and promote innovation. As a local 501(c)(3) non-profit we are proud to partner with and provide internet to the schools, local and county governments, hospitals, businesses, and residential customers throughout Polk and R

utherford Counties. We currently serve nearly 1,000 customers and with grant funding we can grow to support many more. We are glad there has been a nationwide and statewide focus on expanding broadband service as dependable fiber internet is essential for people’s health, education, and employment. PANGAEA internet cares about our community and we are driven to support our region’s progress, and we are grateful for our past and future funding partnerships.

Local. Nonprofit. Connected to our community. 💚Yesterday, PANGAEA Internet CEO Ken Griffin had the opportunity to speak ...
08/28/2026

Local. Nonprofit. Connected to our community. 💚

Yesterday, PANGAEA Internet CEO Ken Griffin had the opportunity to speak with the Rotary Club of Tryon and share a little about who we are—and, more importantly, why we do what we do.

From our history as a nonprofit internet provider to the communities we serve, Ken highlighted what makes PANGAEA different. Our network supports 911 call centers, schools, county governments, local businesses, and residential customers—because reliable internet isn’t just about being connected. It’s about keeping our communities connected. 🌐

And being local really matters.

When you call PANGAEA, you don’t get a call center somewhere across the country. You get a live person in our Columbus or Rutherfordton office. Our team members live here, work here, shop here, raise their families here, and are part of the communities we serve.

Whether you’re a business or a residential customer, you’re more than an account number to us. You’re our neighbor. And we truly value the opportunity to serve you.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Tryon for inviting Ken to share the PANGAEA story and for all you do for our local community!

PANGAEA Internet — connecting our communities, because we’re part of them. 💚

🐾 Even kittens know good internet when they find it! 🐾We managed to catch these four sweet little kittens (about 4–5 wee...
08/26/2026

🐾 Even kittens know good internet when they find it! 🐾

We managed to catch these four sweet little kittens (about 4–5 weeks old!) snuggled up at our Columbus office yesterday.

We're hoping to find their mama and get this little family reunited.

Later this week, we'll be bringing the kittens to Foothills Humane Society, where they'll get all the love and care they need to grow up happy and healthy. 💛

05/28/2026

Real Local Support. Real Community Investment. 🤝

When you call PANGAEA for billing, administrative, or technical assistance, you speak with real people who live and work right here in our community — not an out-of-state call center. Our team shops in your stores, buys gas locally, supports area businesses, and takes pride in serving the same community we call home.

Unlike large corporations, 100% of your subscription dollars stay local and are reinvested directly back into our community — supporting local infrastructure, local jobs, and local growth instead of billionaire shareholders in other states.

05/21/2026

True 100% Dedicated Fiber — Unmatched Value✅

With PANGAEA your connection is and has always been fully dedicated fiber—not shared, not multiplexed, not coaxial/copper, and not PON-based. It runs directly from our network switch straight to your location, delivering the most consistent and reliable performance available in the industry.

In major metro markets, 500/500 Mbps 100% dedicated fiber often costs $1,000+ per month per location. Our service delivers the same class of true dedicated fiber at highly competitive pricing—without compromising quality, performance, or support.

Exciting progress happening behind the scenes! 🔨 We’ve got some renovations underway in our downstairs space, and it’s a...
04/21/2026

Exciting progress happening behind the scenes! 🔨 We’ve got some renovations underway in our downstairs space, and it’s all starting to come together!

04/17/2026

No Price Increase in 23 Years📣

While speeds and technology continue to improve, our pricing has remained consistent for over two decades. This reflects our long-standing commitment to deliver increasing value without increasing your costs.

04/15/2026

What do you use your internet for the most? 👇

Is it:
• Managing a business
• Working from home
• Streaming your favorite shows
• School work

Or something else?

Drop your answer in the comments —we’d love to hear how you stay connected! 💬

04/09/2026

💡 Did You Know?

Not all fiber internet is the same.

Many providers use shared fiber networks.

PANGAEA provides 100% dedicated fiber connections, meaning your connection runs directly from our network to your location.

No sharing.

No congestion.

Just reliable performance.

04/07/2026

📍 Local Matters

PANGAEA wasn’t built in a corporate office far away — we were founded right here in Polk and Rutherford Counties, and we’re proud to serve our neighbors every day.



Our team lives here, works here, and supports the same local businesses you do. That’s the kind of connection only a truly local provider can offer.


💬 The #1 way new customers find PANGAEA? Word-of-mouth referrals!


✨ And here’s a little secret: we have a referral program for current customers that puts money back in your pocket. Yes, you read that right, free money just for sharing your experience! If you are a customer of PANGAEA call or email us to learn how.


If you’ve enjoyed your service with us, share the love. Tell a neighbor, a friend, or your favorite local business. Your referral helps our community grow stronger, together.

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37 W Mills Street
Columbus, NC
28722

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