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Consolidated Telephone Company and Meeker Cooperative Light and Power launch MC Fiber

Blandin on Broadband

MC Fiber is a collaborative effort between Meeker Cooperative Light and Power and Consolidated Telephone Company, based in Brainerd. Consolidated Telephone Company is a technology adviser and a full-service telecommunications company.

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NCTA Urges Caution in SES, Intelsat Transaction

Broadband Breakfast

NCTA, The Internet and Television Association filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday regarding the planned merger between the satellite operators. NCTA also asserted the importance of the C-Band in critical areas such as telephone and internet services for remote areas. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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OPPORTUNITY: Arvig essay contest where winner earns a trip to Washington DC to learn about rural broadband

Blandin on Broadband

Students in the Arvig service area are invited to submit an essay that answers the question, “How is Arvig-Connected Technology useful to you?” The student must also be receiving Arvig internet, telephone and/or television services at their residence.

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Consumer Groups Support EchoStar’s 5G Construction Extension

Broadband Breakfast

11, 2024 – The Open Technology Institute and Public Knowledge are supporting EchoStar’s extended deadline for rolling out a new 5G wireless network. WASHINGTON, Nov. VTel, based in Springfield, Vt.,

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SATT Seeks $1.8M RDOF Transfer to Avoid FCC Default Penalties

Broadband Breakfast

A recent example involved Southwest Arkansas Telephone and Television (SATT), which is seeking to transfer its awarded broadband project under the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to another ISP - South Central Connect in Arkansas. More and more ISPs in a jam are going with the latter option.

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Survey: About half of all households passed by fiber in 2024 -- with less than half of those connected.

EldoTelecom

Internet connectivity is regarded as a utility as was voice telephone service before it where most every address had service. Over the past few years, mobile providers like Verizon and T-Mobile have rolled out fixed wireless technology that some households are using instead of higher priced cable service.

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Coon Valley Delivers High Speed Access to Rural Customers

USTELECOM

That’s exactly what Coon Valley Farmer’s Telephone Co., Founded in 1907, Coon Valley’s history speaks to its commitment to providing the latest in communications technology to its customers. based in Coon Valley, Wisconsin, has been doing this year – and every year.