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emont was recently recognized as a Certified Gig-Capable
Provider by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association for
delivering gigabit broadband speeds and enabling
technological innovation in the Scobey/Scobey Rural communities.
NTCA is the premier association representing nearly 900 independent,
community-based telecommunications companies that are leading
progress in rural and small-town America.
As a Certified Gig-Capable Provider,Nemont joins a national campaign
to build awareness and industry recognition of community-based
telecom providers that have built communications networks capable
of delivering Internet speeds of up to one gigabit per second.Nemont
also received tools to promote itself as a Gig-Capable Provider in
the Scobey/Scobey Rural communities and will be recognized in
NTCAmedia,on the NTCA website,and during association conferences
and events.
“I applaud Nemont for its commitment to delivering the Internet’s
fastest speeds—an accomplishment worthy of much praise considering
the unique and challenging circumstances small, community-based
telecommunications providers operate under every day in serving
some of our country’s most rural and remote communities,”said NTCA
Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield.“By building a gigabit-
capable network, Nemont has not only overcome these challenges,
but also shattered conventional benchmarks for broadband speed
to enable cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation and
promote economic development in their communities, region and
nationwide.”
Mike Kilgore, Chief Executive Officer of Nemont, noted,“Nemont is
proud to offer gigabit services because high-speed Internet creates
endless possibilities in a connected world. Existing businesses can
grow, new businesses can be established in rural areas, schools can
develop one-on-one initiatives, telemedicine can be offered in rural
communities, and communities can enhance their economic
development.With these faster Internet speeds, our rural lifestyle
will be enhanced without having to sacrifice access to services that
have previously only been offered in urban areas.”
To achieve certification, telecommunications companies must show
that gigabit technology is currently commercially available within
95 percent of one or more exchanges within its serving territory and
that such service can be provided without new trenching or stringing
new aerial facilities.This statement must be confirmed by a letter
from an engineering firm or other independent source involved in
the company’s network planning, deployment or operation.
Nemont’s Gig Internet speeds are currently available
in Williston, Nemont Fiber areas, and some parts of the
South Central Project area. For more details, call us
at 1-800-636-6680 or 406-783-2200.
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