NEW ZONE OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”