Branch County looks to provide high-speed fiber internet to whole county

Branch County looks to provide high-speed fiber internet to whole county

BRANCH COUNTY — County commissioners invited Frontier Northern communication executives back on April 18 to discuss holes in the countywide service internet plan.  In a March presentation, Frontier service maps showed significant areas of Sherwood, Butler, Gilead, and Noble townships not receiving Frontier fiber service under the $22.4 million state Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure …

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Multi-million dollar broadband project brings internet to Pueblo West

Multi-million dollar broadband project brings internet to Pueblo West

Pueblo West’s economic development portfolio just got stronger as businesses and homes are now able to access high-speed internet service in areas where internet connectivity did not previously exist. More than 6,000 Pueblo West homes and businesses now have access to fiber-based optic internet thanks to an agreement between Highline Broadband and the Pueblo West …

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Leicester Council confirms ransomware attack

Leicester Council confirms ransomware attack

The confirmation comes after the criminals responsible for the attack uploaded stolen documents to their dark web site, prompting concerns over data security and user privacy. INC Ransom, the group that has claimed responsibility, is notorious for targeting various governmental, educational and healthcare institutions. The council revealed on 3rd April that approximately 25 sensitive documents, …

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Spectrum launches expansion of broadband internet to rural Portage County

Spectrum launches expansion of broadband internet to rural Portage County

When Charlene Walker took office as a Freedom Township trustee, one of the first things residents complained about was spotty internet service. Now a communications company is taking steps to remedy that situation. Charter Communications unveiled its Rural Broadband program during an event at Freedom Town Hall. The program will increase access to high speed …

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GoNetSpeed makes $2M high-speed internet investment in Kennebunk

GoNetSpeed makes M high-speed internet investment in Kennebunk

KENNEBUNK, Maine — For many residents, at-home workers and business owners in Kennebunk, internet speeds just got a whole lot quicker. GoNetSpeed, a high-speed fiber internet provider, recently announced that it completed building its new network in Kennebunk. The service, a $2 million investment by the company in Kennebunk, is now available to more than …

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