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Tag: Electric Cooperatives
Choptank Fiber Celebrates 5,000 Connections
To celebrate reaching 5,000 connections, Choptank Fiber added a free tool, MyBundle, to help consumers choose and sign up for streaming services.
Ericsson, NRTC, Southern Linc, and Anterix Partnership Will Bring Private Wireless Networks to Electric Co-ops
Windstream, Georgia Electric Co-Op Partner on $39M Public-Private Partnership
Windstream’s public-private partnership with Colquitt Electric Membership Co-op was made possible with a 2019 state law change.
CEO: Rural Electric Subsidiary Velocity Taps FWA to Reach Unserved Areas
As Velocity migrates to fiber, they recently received a $10 million Kansas Capital Project Fund grant to provide internet to 4,300 homes in
United Communications CEO Shares Grant-Winning Tips, “Outside-In” Build Strategy
The CEO of Tennessee’s United Communications discussed the $53.4M in funding that Project UNITE received from the state, as well as
United Communications Latest Expansion: $85M in Tennessee Community
As part of the project, United Communications invested $85M towards free internet in Murfreesboro Housing Authority locations for low-income
Comcast, Rural Telcos and Electric Cooperatives Won Big in Latest Minnesota Broadband Awards
Minnesota broadband got a $66.8 million boost from two state funding programs. Awardees will contribute matching funds to
Broadband/Utility Partnership Will Leverage Local Ties
A broadband/utility partnership between Bay Country Communications and Choptank Electric Company aims to bring fiber-based
Rural Electric Cooperatives Expand in Arkansas and Mississippi
Conexon Begins Louisiana Project Without an REMC Partner
Conexon usually works with rural electric membership cooperatives on broadband builds. But that wasn’t an option in a Louisiana parish that
Electric Cooperative Broadband Restrictions: NRECA Execs Offer an Update
Electric cooperative broadband is on the rise, with 210 NRECA members already offering service. But restrictions in some states make it
At a Time When You Are Getting Less for More, at NISC, the Value is Increasing
NISC views its member-owners as partners. The company has served broadband and electric cooperatives for over 50 years and
Tier 3 M&A: Arvig Buys Utility Company Fiber Network
Minnesota broadband provider Arvig bought a fiber network from ALP Utilities in Alexandria, MN. ALP Utilities is a
With Its Move into Fiber, an Electric Co-op Evaluates Support Systems Options
United Electric Cooperative expanded its broadband footprint, it outgrew the capacity of the software it used for day-to-day operations and
Electric Cooperative Adopts FBA OpTIC Fiber Training
Until now, the FBA OpTIC fiber training program has been adopted primarily by community colleges. But Alcorn County Electric Power
Alabama Electric Co-ops Get $82.5M for Middle Mile Network
The Alabama middle mile award went to Fiber Utility Network, a corporation formed by eight electric cooperatives in the state for
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Rolls Out RDOF-Funded Fiber
This ambitious program, which leverages Rural Digital Opportunity Funds (RDOF) and potentially other government funding resources…
Meet Diamond State Networks, an Arkansas Statewide Fiber Network
Diamond State Networks is owned by 13 electric cooperatives that are interconnecting their fiber networks to create a
Explosive Fiber Broadband Expansion Drives Need for Fiber Technician Training Programs
Fiber technician training programs are available nationwide. We look at a community college and a technical academy that are
Butler Rural Electric Co-op and altafiber Expand in Ohio
The Altafiber Butler deal will bring broadband to 5,000 new locations. The companies previously partnered on a project that brought
New NRECA Membership Service Tier is Electric Cooperative Broadband Focused
The NRECA broadband tier is an added-cost, added-value offering for member rural electric cooperatives that offer or are exploring the
Illinois Electric Cooperative Uses Fixed Wireless for CAF II Build
Illinois Electric Cooperative fixed wireless plans include private wireless and providing 100/20 Mbps service using the CBRS band
Broadband Innovator Series: Modernizing the Grid with Fiber (Part III)
In this video, an Adtran executive outlines the progression of grid modernization using fiber broadband. The company is
Broadband Innovator Series: Modernizing the Grid with Fiber (Part II)
In part II of this video interview series, Doug Payauys of Adtran, discusses the role of fiber and wireless in modernizing the grid