Many In Butler, Elk Mills, Poga, And Little Milligan Remain Without Phone And Internet Following Hurricane Helene. Brightspeed Reports Progress, With A New Fiber Network Replacing The Damaged Copper System. Andy Ice, Brightspeed’s Senior Manager For Tennessee, Said Access Issues And Destroyed Bridges Delayed Damage Assessments. Construction Began Last Week, With The Fiber Upgrade Promising Faster, More Reliable Service For The Remote Area. Restoration Continues, Though Some Locations Remain Inaccessible Due To Road Conditions.