Proof of Usefulness Report

Hargray Communications

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+557
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Hargray Communications is a substantial regional telecommunications provider acquired by Cable One in 2021 for approximately $2.2 billion, demonstrating exceptional real-world utility and market value. However, the project submission itself was low-quality, containing significant inaccuracies (claiming a $75M market cap versus the multi-billion dollar reality) and vague traction claims ('most people'). The score reflects the massive verified reality of the business infrastructure (high utility/traction) heavily penalized by the poor response quality and lack of specific evidence provided by the submitter.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+160.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+125.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+605
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+557

Project Details

Project URL
hargray.com
Description
Founded in 1949, Hargray is a regional telecommunications company providing advanced Internet, television, and telephone communications services in a growing set of markets in South Carolina and Georgia. Hargray is committed to delivering the most advanced technology and the best service for its customers in Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties in South Carolina, and Bibb, Bulloch, Chatham, Greene, Houston, Liberty, Lowndes, Putnam, and Tattnall counties in Georgia. Hargray is active in the communities it serves and supports a wide range of local charities, organizations, projects and events, including the company’s Caring Coins Foundation which raises money for community organizations by allowing customers to round up their bills. For more information, please visit www.hargray.com.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline