Why Fiber Internet Is More Reliable in All Weather

May 3rd, 2023|Categories: Construction, Engineering, Fiber Optics, Internet, News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Most people know that fiber internet is the fastest available. Its fiber optic technology transfers data at near-light speed, making streaming movies in 4K or sharing bandwidth with your family a breeze. But did you know fiber is also more reliable than other kinds of internet as well, especially in severe weather? Legacy internet

What is the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program?

March 2nd, 2022|Categories: Community, Internet, News|Tags: , , |

Today’s internet is not just a source of near-endless entertainment options, email messages, and social media connections. From providing opportunities to work from home, to receiving telehealth online from healthcare professionals, to remote learning during public health crises or emergencies, being connected to high-speed, reliable broadband internet isn’t a luxury, or even a mere

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is Changing to the Affordable Connectivity Program

December 21st, 2021|Categories: Community, Internet, News|Tags: , , , |

Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term program that provides federally funded discounts on internet access service to qualified households. The Affordable Connectivity Program replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program beginning December 31, 2021. What’s Changing? The monthly benefit amount for eligible households not located on qualifying Tribal lands will

Fiber Internet Increases Home Values

October 13th, 2021|Categories: 1 Gig Internet, Community, Fiber Optics, Internet, News|Tags: , , , , |

In the wake of COVID-19, more people than ever before want to work, learn, and access telehealth applications from home. Modern lifestyles require modern internet powered by a fiber network—and homebuyers know it. In fact, a 2015 study showed that fiber-delivered internet access could increase a home’s value by up to 3.1%. And that

Emergency Broadband Benefit

May 12th, 2021|Categories: Community, News, Notice, Press Releases|Tags: , , , , |

Enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit is now open. The temporary benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible consumers who are struggling to stay connected during the pandemic.  Qualifying households on Tribal lands can receive a discount of up to $75 per month for service. See if

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Coming to Area Code 928

March 22nd, 2021|Categories: Community, News, Notice, Voice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Arizona Area Code 928 - Permissive Dialing Customer Notice The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK to reach the Lifeline until July