NEW ZONE OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS:

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.

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.

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.

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 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.