--Will enable higher quality and more reliable communications services--- 

Hilton Head Island, S.C., Oct. 13, 2011 – Hargray Communications today began a construction project to connect Daufuskie Island with fiber optic cable. Daufuskie has been served with wireless microwave communications equipment, which limits the amount of bandwidth available and is not as reliable as fiber. 

“We are pleased to be making this important investment to provide fiber connectivity to improve the reliability and quality of communications for the residents and businesses of Daufuskie Island,” said Michael Gottdenker, chairman and CEO of Hargray. “This has been a long time coming and will significantly improve public safety as well.” 

The project involves boring under the Calibogue Sound from South Beach in Sea Pines to install the fiber optic cable. Hargray worked closely with the Community Services Associates in Sea Pines to minimize disruption to nearby residents. The project is expected to take six to eight weeks to complete. 

For more information on this project, please contact Chris McCorkendale, vice president of operations at Hargray, at 843-341-1577 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

About Hargray Communications

Headquartered in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Hargray is a state-of-the-art telecommunications and related services company for both residential and business customers. The company’s service offerings include traditional telephone and television services, as well as wireless services, High Speed Internet and cable and IP television. The company also has a telephone directory publishing operation. Hargray is owned by Quadrangle Group, a private investment firm focused on the media and communications industries. For more information, please visit hargray.com.