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How OzarksGo Customers are Thriving with Multi-Gig Internet

With more people working remotely, gaming competitively and running smart homes, the need for reliable, high-speed internet has never been greater. OzarksGo, the fiber-to-the-home internet subsidiary of Ozarks Electric, has recently introduced Gigabit+ 2500 to its customers in Oklahoma. But how does this technology translate to real-world benefits? We spoke with OzarksGo installers to see […]

ecoLINK Nears 20,000 Installs Thanks to Strong Partnerships and Support

ecoLINK is on the verge of an exciting milestone—20,000 fiber internet installations! This achievement is not just about numbers; it’s a testament to the power of cooperative partnerships, legislative support, and critical grant funding that have made rural broadband expansion possible. From the beginning, ecoLINK’s mission has been clear: to bridge the digital divide by […]

Pausing to Reflect

Ten years. That’s how long BOLT Fiber Optics has been building its broadband network across northeast Oklahoma. We’ve certainly come a long way over the past decade. From a concept on a drafting table to a sprawling network that now encompasses approximately 2,000 miles of both aerial and underground fiber, it’s been quite the journey. […]

Centranet launch high-speed internet expansion in North Central Oklahoma

Four projects totaling $24.6 million for high-speed internet expansion were officially launched Monday morning in Wellston by the Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) and internet service provider Centranet. The projects, funded through $16.4 million in federal grants administered by the OBO coupled with $8.2 million in matching contributions from Centranet, will connect 1,940 homes and businesses […]

Wi-Fi Meets Vintage in One-of-a-kind Mercantile

Flat Armadillo Trading Co. rests in the heart of Purcell, OK’s bustling Main St. The sign over the door advertises antiques, vintage items and home décor, but thanks to dependable Wi-Fi, the store provides a much broader shopping experience. Owner Ashley Huff founded the business in January 2021 after failing to find booth space elsewhere. […]

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Receives $18 Million to Modernize grid.

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (AVECC) has been awarded $18 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to bolster its grid infrastructure and enhance affordable, clean energy delivery to Oklahoma and Arkansas River Valley communities. The funding, part of the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, will support AVECC’s “Beyond AMI to True […]

BOLT Launch high-speed internet expansion in rural northeastern Oklahoma

Watch a recap of the day’s groundbreaking here! Four projects totaling $27.7 million for high-speed internet expansion were officially launched Wednesday morning near Vinita by the Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) and BOLT Fiber, a subsidiary of Northeast Rural Services, Inc., a division of Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (NOEC). The projects, funded through $22.1 million in […]