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Big River Opening Event1

gretla — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:06:53 +0000

Big River Opening Event1

gretla — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:02:59 +0000

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gretla — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:02:22 +0000

Windstream “rock n roll” to deploy broadband

ported — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:07:26 +0000

Windstream has several broadband projects in Missouri and dozens more across the country to expand and enhance accessibility. In Bolivar (Polk County), the construction crew uses a “rock saw” to cut through limestone and granite about four feet deep to make a trench. A second crew passes by rolling out fiber strand to bury. On a good day, the process can cover about 500 feet.

Regional planning meetings continue across the state

ported — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:02:03 +0000

Regional Technology Planning Teams continue to meet to discuss short and long range broadband strategic goals. Members have been discussing how to expand and enhance accessibility, adoption, literacy and affordability to more homes and businesses. Thanks to the grassroots level of participation from citizens across the state. To read the strategic plan presentations click here.

FFA state convention brings broadband fans

ported — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:45:30 +0000

MoBroadbandNow participated in the FFA state convention in Columbia. It was great opportunity to learn from the next generation of Missouri farmers and producers on what is important in the agriculture community. Broadband and high technology equipment will play a greater role with farming operations in the future. Nearly 600 FFA members took our broadband survey and provided great feedback. Congratulations to Jake Peak of Monroe County! He was the winner of our iPad giveaway.

Bootheel, South Central Ozark round out first week of planning meetings

ported — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:01:20 +0000

The Bootheel (Dexter) and South Central Ozark (Pomona) Regional Technology Planning Teams met on Thursday and Friday, completing the first week of broadband strategic planning meetings. Ozark Foothills (Poplar Bluff) was on Wednesday. All three meetings prioritized short and long term broadband goals including availability, adoption, funding, literacy and sustainability. Thanks to Felicity Brady and Corey Brown in Poplar Bluff, Steve Etcher and Mike Dumey in Dexter and Johnny Murrell and Rebecca Pruett in Pomona for leading the regional discussions and bringing the community together.

Ozark Foothills kicks-off final round of regional planning

ported — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:33:36 +0000

The Ozark Foothills Regional Technology Planning Team (RTPT) met today to discuss its broadband strategic plan of short and long term goals. After 12 months of grassroots-citizen led work gathering information and community feedback, the RTPT team prioritized several objectives including accessibility, adoption, digital literacy and funding. Final version of strategic plan with public comments will be released in a few weeks.

Big River holds public demonstration forums on broadband technology

ported — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:19:45 +0000

Big River Broadband held community forums on April 9 and 10 in Farmington (St. Francois County) to highlight broadband technology applications. Governor Nixon was on hand, attending a discussion on how high-speed Internet can assist in natural disaster preparedness and recovery. Other demonstration topics included health care, economic development, education and public safety. Alcatel Lucent, a partner with Big River in the southeast Missouri wireless project, brought its interactive mobile unit for the public forums. Big River expects to begin providing service in June. Read Southeast Missourian and Missouri News Horizon for more information.

Regional Technology Planning Team meetings scheduled

ported — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:55:18 +0000

The final round of Regional Technology Planning Team (RTPT) meetings have been scheduled for April and May. RTPT members have met over the last 12 months developing strategic broadband plans. Each plan will be released and discussed at the meeting in “town hall” format. RTPTs were established at the grassroots level with community representation from various industry and organizational sectors. RTPT Meeting Schedule – as of 4.5.2012.