BBT Acquires TDS Telecom’s Texas Broadband and Voice Operations in Alpine and Ft. Stockton Texas
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,
Women Leaders Advocate for Rural Broadband in Washington, D.C.
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
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
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
Federal Low-Income Broadband Program Funding at Risk
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
BBT Secures $25 Million Investment to Expand High-Speed Internet Access
Big Bend Telephone Company Secures $25 Million Investment to Expand High-Speed Internet Access November 7th, 2023 Alpine, TX — Big Bend Telephone Company, Inc. (BBT) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to connect rural communities to high-speed internet services. The company has successfully secured a substantial $25,000,000 investment from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, in collaboration with a BBT capital contribution of $1,591,341, totaling $26,591,341. This substantial investment paves
