Small businesses are the backbone of local economies – but many still struggle with connectivity gaps. Viasat’s satellite internet helps bridge that divide, powering POS systems, remote work, cloud tools, and customer Wi-Fi, even in places fiber can’t reach.
We connect people in the hardest-to-reach places, helping homes, businesses, and communities get online and get more from their internet. Expand your connections – go above & beyond with Viasat: https://vsat.co/4q3lA6R
Access to reliable internet shouldn’t be limited to big cities. At Mercury Fiber, we’re proud to bring fast, dependable fiber to small towns and rural areas across the Midwest. From Indiana and Kansas to Michigan, Missouri and Ohio, we’re connecting families, supporting education, enabling remote work and helping communities thrive. Expanding connectivity is about more than faster internet. It’s about opportunity, connection and growth. 💚 👉 Learn more about how we’re bridging the digital divide: https://lnkd.in/gtrVkQy9
In broadband, growth doesn’t only come from new technology, it comes from working together. The latest episode of Bandwidth dives into how local partnerships between ISPs, municipalities, and advocates are helping communities connect faster and stay stronger. It’s a great reminder that collaboration isn’t just good business — it’s how we bridge the gaps that still exist. 🎧 Catch the new episode of Bandwidth, out now. (Link in comments).
Mediacom, Breezeline and Buckeye Broadband have some of the lowest starting cable internet prices, under $20.00/mo., while Cox, Xfinity and Optimum offer plans up to 2 Gbps. Learn more about top cable internet providers and connectivity: 🔗 https://bit.ly/48ZazgO
Meet the mind behind your connection! Trent Linville sits down to share the story of how AirWave Networks began — and how a simple idea to bring better internet to rural communities grew into a mission to keep families, businesses, and neighbors connected. We’re proud to serve small towns with big needs — and even bigger heart. Watch the video to hear how it all started and what keeps us inspired every day! #AirWaveNetworks #OurStory
DYK NECTA member Breezeline is investing in New England communities by expanding access to fast, reliable internet that helps families, students, and small businesses stay connected. With its innovative Stream TV and mobile offerings, Breezeline customers have a variety of affordable connectivity options. #ConnectingNE
The Georgia Statewide Communications Interoperability Project is strengthening connections across the state, ensuring reliable communication between state and local governments and first responders. With Southern Linc’s LTE network and advanced interworking capabilities, agencies can respond faster, work more efficiently and enhance community safety. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected Georgia. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emGWPvz8
The ripple effect of rural broadband goes far beyond faster speeds ⏰ Jeff Fincannon, Zealous Edge, LLC, shares how bringing service to small towns creates real, lasting change: 🍳 Residents saying thank you in local diners 🏨 Hotels and restaurants booming during builds 🏭 Manufacturers finally considering small markets 👩🎓 Kids choosing to stay instead of leaving for work With 200,000+ miles of network built, Jeff shows how a $100M project can spark $500 to $600M in community benefits, and open the door to long-term opportunity https://hubs.li/Q03H06Kt0 #BroadbandHeroes #RuralBroadband #DigitalDivide #CommunityImpact
A slow mobile site = lost leads. Watch our quick video to learn why mobile speed is one of the biggest factors in business growth and online visibility. https://lnkd.in/dG9d9Jn
The Georgia Municipal Association held its sixth annual Georgia Broadband Summit in Warner Robins on Sept. 30. The summit brought together community leaders, policymakers, internet service providers (ISPs), and state and federal partners to tackle one of Georgia’s most critical challenges — bridging the digital divide through expanded broadband access. This year, the summit panelists included experts from the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA), Next Generation 911, the Georgia Geospatial Imagery Office, ISPs, and other key organizations. These experts joined together to highlight the importance of broadband access for all Georgians, explain its imminent statewide rollout, and answer questions from local leaders. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eH2sA_-B 📸 Georgia Municipal Association Facebook page
Broadband access is improving across Northwest Washington — but many rural residents are still waiting for affordable, reliable connections. In Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan counties, new projects promise to bring high-speed internet to thousands of homes, yet “the last mile” remains costly and complex. For some, the digital divide is far from over. Read more about who’s still offline and what’s being done to bridge the gap at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gXrhuBnt
