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Surry Marketplace Testimonial: RURALBAND offers vital connectivity for rural communities to prosper

What does combating food insecurity and broadband connectivity have in common? According to Surry Marketplace owner, Andy White, it’s a collaborative effort! When White moved to Surry County seven years ago, he soon discovered two challenges of life in rural America: food scarcity and broadband access. 

RURALBAND opens additional zone in Sussex County

RURALBAND is excited to announce that it continues to break ground in expanding its fiber optic solution in Sussex County. RURALBAND is now accepting applications for the following areas: Gray Road, Grigg Road, Owen Road, Henry Road, Harrell Road, Mason Road, Lebanon Church Road, Proctor Road, Grizzard Road, Blue Star Highway, and all locations in the Town of Jarratt that are in Sussex County (excluding Greensville County).

Co-op staff give useful broadband information at Senior Citizens of Eastern Sussex Meeting

Staff from Prince George Electric Cooperative and RURALBAND recently attended the Senior Citizens of Eastern Sussex meeting to educate attendees on ways broadband connectivity can enhance their quality of life.

Deadline approaching for RURALBAND’s $75 bill credit

There’s still time to take advantage of a $75 credit on your first month’s bill when you complete a RURALBAND application! Members who complete the application by Oct. 31, 2024, will receive a $75 credit on their first month’s bill.

Broadband Efforts Shine Bright at Rural Fiber Expo

September was a great month for broadband! As RURALBAND celebrated a successful year in reaching its 5,000th service installation milestone in September, the co-op’s President & CEO Sarat Yellepeddi also joined many industry professionals and legislators from Virginia, Maryland and neighboring states gathered at the fourth annual Rural Fiber Expo.

Cybersecurity Tips for a Safer Digital World

Did you know the average household with internet access owns about 17 connected devices? That figure covers a wide range of electronics, including smart phones, computers, streaming devices, smart speakers, home assistants and more. Given our increasing reliance on internet-connected technologies, the likelihood of new cyber threats is ever-present.

RURALBAND made available to additional areas in Sussex County

RURALBAND crews continue to move the needle on the distribution construction in Sussex County. RURALBAND has opened a new zone for the following additional areas: Comans Well Road, Loco School Road, Winfield Road, Briggs Road, Bell Road, Kientz Road, Harmony Road, Hilda Road, Blue Star Highway, Andrews Road, Jarratt Ave, Braxton Ave, Mayes Street, North and South Halifax Road. Members are encouraged to complete an application to start their installation process.

Birds on A Wire: Don’t Shoot the Fiber

For many hunters, September marks the beginning of dove season. Doves often perch on utility lines, making enticing targets for hunters. Shooting at utility lines is dangerous. Prince George Electric Cooperative would like to remind members to avoid damaging fiber and electric lines will while hunting this season.

Stay Connected: What your Voice over IP Phone Service Can Do for You

As a broadband solutions provider, RURALBAND desires to offer members the best customer experience possible. Each month, we will provide members with resources, tips, and tools on how to troubleshoot some of the top issues you may experience with your wi-fi enabled devices in this “Stay Connected” feature. Check out this month’s latest tip below.

While many are moving away from having landlines, RURALBAND’s Voice over IP Phone Service members are enjoying the many features it has to offer. There are many features and Feature Access Codes that can be used directly from your phone.

RURALBAND Testimonial: Service reliability featuring Shakia Pollard

RURALBAND continues to enhance the quality of life in the diverse communities it serves through its broadband internet service. Members like Shakia Pollard, have the following to say about how the service impacts their everyday lives:

RURALBAND Helps Local Business Serve Up Superb Service

One of RURALBAND’s newest members serves up some of the most delicious meals in PGEC’s territory. Co-owner of the Homeville-based ‘Grab & Growl Grill’ establishment, Joseph Dalton, says that having RURALBAND has improved their business operations and increased their customer satisfaction.

Sussex County Residents: RURALBAND is in your area

RURALBAND crews have completed the distribution construction in Sussex County and members are encouraged to complete an application to start their installation process. This includes: Tyus Road, Anderson Road, Bethel Church Road, Courthouse Road, Sussex Drive, Optimist Road, Princeton Road. Comans Well road, Pine Tree Road, Stokes Road, and Gilliam Road.

Stay Connected: Pairing Wi-Fi extenders to your router

As a broadband solutions provider, RURALBAND desires to offer members with the best customer experience possible. Each month, we will provide members with resources, tips, and tools on how to troubleshoot some of the top issues you may experience with your wi-fi enabled devices in this “Stay Connected” feature. Check out this month’s latest tip below.

Local members encourage residents to make take the leap into RURALBAND connectivity

With nearly 3,000 internet service providers across the country, it’s sometimes difficult to choose which provider will best meet your connectivity needs. What separates RURALBAND fiber optic service from other internet service providers? According to Mary P. Gromovsky of Prince George, beyond the great service, it’s excellent customer service and support.

Celebrating agricultural partnerships: Monahan Farms

Broadband connectivity in agriculture has revolutionized the way farmers work and manage their farm operations. Wi-Fi enabled devices can be used to monitor crops, livestock, and pest infestations to maximize yields and reduce expenses. RURALBAND is proud to serve all members and offers connectivity solutions to improve their quality of life and business operations.

RURALBAND makes movie night with loved ones better

Imagine sitting in your living room, popcorn in hand, streaming your favorite movie with your family and in the middle of the best part, it starts buffering. Anyone who has ever had this experience, knows that your internet service can make the difference between a great family movie night and a disaster. With RURALBAND, members say that streaming movies with loved ones is one of the many benefits of the high-speed fiber-optic service.

Affordable Connectivity Program funding set to wind down

In 2021, Congress established the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and appropriated $14.2 billion for the program. Without additional funding from Congress, the allotted money for the program is projected to run out in April 2024 (this date is an estimate and may change). As a result, the FCC has begun taking steps to wind down the Affordable Connectivity Program.

RURALBAND gives members peace of mind

What do RURALBAND Fiber Internet and home security have in common? According to Wakefield resident Gloria Holloman, a peace of mind.
Since receiving RURALBAND’s fiber optic internet service, Holloman says that she feels safer knowing that she can monitor her home’s security remotely. “My camera and security system give me a peace of mind in knowing when someone is in my yard or approaches my door.”

RURALBAND offering applicants $75 credit on first month’s bill for limited time

For the first time ever, residents who complete an application for RURALBAND in a zone where the service is currently available will receive a $75 credit on their first month’s internet bill. The offer is valid for any residents of the open zone areas who complete the application by Jan. 31, 2024.

RURALBAND saved our jobs

When asked what her experience with RURALBAND has been, Agusta Miskimon, spouse of member Arthur Miskimon, had a response that we don’t hear too often: “RURALBAND saved our lives and our jobs.”