Broadband
Broadband in Oregon : A Report of the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council
The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council publishes a report on the state of Broadband in Oregon every two years. This is the executive summary from the 180 page report (link at end) published at the end of 2020. This is the sixth report of the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC) to…
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Oregon Connections : 25 years of pushing Oregon Broadband Adoption Forward
The Oregon Connections conference has been an important event held throughout the state for 25 years celebrating and inspiring the rapid adoption and upgrading of internet services throughout the state. Oregon Connections was started in 1996 by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, under the leadership of Andrew Spreadborough. Throughout the…
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Southern Oregon communities receive Fiber to the Home as Hunter Communications continues investment in Southern Oregon, including rebuilding Phoenix and Talent
It has been nearly 18 months since Hunter Communications was acquired by Grain Management, a private equity firm. Since that time, Hunter has rolled out Fiber to the Home, providing the fastest residential internet in Southern Oregon. They have earned industry awards for their speeds, won several large contracts to…
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PEAK Internet closes digital divide for rural customers
The way we use the internet has drastically changed as we navigate the pandemic. All areas of our lives from education to mental health, banking to the arts depend on fast, reliable internet more than ever before. PEAK Internet recognized these new needs. More student households were distance learning than…
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Oregon Connections Conference – Ashland – October 28-29, 2021
2021 Conference – Website : https://www.oregonconnections.info/ The Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference draws attendees from all regions of the state to share ideas, experiences and knowledge about telecommunications. The theme for this year is Oregon Connections: Onward!. The 2021 conference presenters and attendees will look forward as we begin to move beyond…
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Fiber Optic Internet : A Conduit for Economic Transformation
By Bruce Arnold Who Will Stay? That’s a common refrain when parents, educators, employers and regional officials discuss the future of young people growing up in Southern Oregon. Increasingly, rural areas are losing young, talented people in search of opportunity and better employment prospects. The current reality is that 55…
Read MoreDouglas Services Inc. (D/b/a Douglas Fast Net), to Acquire Comspan Communications, Inc.
Combined Fiber-Optic Network in Douglas & Coos Counties will Remain under Local Ownership ROSEBURG, Ore., July 20, 2020 (Newswire.com) – On July 1, 2020, Comspan Communications, Inc. (“Comspan”) notified the Oregon Public Utilities Commission of its intent to merge its operations into Douglas Fast Net (“DFN”). The transaction is expected to be…
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Restoring Service After The Storm
Remembering Douglas County’s Snowmageddon – 1 year later By Jim Teece On February 24th, 2019, a snowstorm started around 1:30 pm. Keith Brooks had some texts with Phil Bigler, his Assistant General Manager and right-hand man. Keith sent some concern about the storm and Phil replied with some reassuring texts…
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