Broadband

Alternative Access is an Economic Necessity

Over 18 million people living in rural America are unable to get broadband access at speeds greater than 3/1 Mbps.   Moreover, rural consumers pay more and have fewer choices of broadband technologies and providers.   Delivering broadband is a function of “middle-mile” and “last-mile” technologies, installation and support costs.  

We partner with leading communication servcie providers and wireless deployment firms, to cost effectively and rapidly offer affordable broadband and IP communications that are on par with metropolitan markets to rural customers.   In addition, we leverage existing utility infrastructure and resources to build and operate hybrid fiber/wireless networks to extend access to customers.

To enhance our energy management solution, which requires an Internet connection, we offer affordable alternatives for Internet, VoIP, home area networking services and other IP based applications.  A whole home gateway that supports energy management and multiple broadband access technologies is installed in the premise to enable our customers to realize the savings and benefits of an energy efficient, broadband centric “Smart Home.” 

Bundling energy efficiency with broadband communications makes perfect sense…  

Our rural coop partners and their members utilize existing assets and resources to conserve energy and reduce costs.   Customers get affordable choices for Internet, voice, video conferencing and other services.