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BBT Secures Significant Grant Awards to Expand Fiber Optic Infrastructure Across Rural West Texas BBT is proud to announce a series of grant awards aimed at enhancing high-speed internet connectivity across several rural communities in West Texas. These awards, totaling over $4.89 million, will allow BBT to expand its fiber optic infrastructure to underserved areas, providing scalable internet speeds of 1 gig/gig with an accessible low-cost option of 100/20 Mbps. This crucial investment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BBT Acquires TDS Internet Broadband and Voice Operations in Alpine and Ft. Stockton Texas. August 27, 2024 - Alpine, TX Big Bend Telecom, LTD., an affiliate of Big Bend Telephone Company (BBT), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase agreement with TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) to acquire TDS internet broadband and voice operations in Alpine and Ft. Stockton Texas. The agreement was signed on Monday, August 19,

Photo Credits NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association BBT Women Leaders Advocate for Rural Broadband in Washington, D.C. Last week, nearly 40 women leaders from NTCA member companies, including BBT, traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Women In Telecom Fly-In. This event provided an excellent opportunity to advocate for rural broadband providers and exchange ideas with peers from across the nation. The program was filled with valuable meetings and discussions, including

Celebrating Women's History This week, BBT had the honor of welcoming Commissioner Lori Cobos, an Alpine native and esteemed member of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, as our guest speaker at our annual luncheon celebrating Women's History Month. Commissioner Cobos' speech resonated with everyone present, sparking motivation and empowerment. Her journey from our hometown to a significant position of influence is an inspiration to us all. This annual luncheon is a heartfelt tribute

BBT's Guide to Watching March Madness on a Budget As March Madness sweeps the nation, basketball fans everywhere are eager to catch every thrilling moment of the tournament. But with cable and satellite subscriptions becoming increasingly expensive, BBT and MyBundle.tv offer budget-friendly streaming options to keep up with the action. This guide is designed to help you choose a streaming platform that keeps you on top of the action. Paramount+ with

The FCC Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal program designed to aid low-income families, is being phased out. In a recent article from the Houston Chronicle, Karyn Arceneaux, a high school teacher from Humble, shared her experience of accessing high-speed internet for the first time through a federal program aimed at assisting low-income families in Texas. However, with the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a $30 monthly stipend, set to run out of funding in April, Arceneaux