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A ‘Hoosier’ Thank You
Innovation requires both courage and compassion. It takes courage because there is no guarantee that the new thing you’re trying to do will succeed. But true innovation – something beyond mere change – also requires compassion, the belief that this success should be shared by everyone, not just a select few. In August 2019, Indiana’s Next […]
Tipmont awarded over $16 million in Next Level Connections broadband grants
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced last week Tipmont REMC will receive more than $16 million in grants from the second phase of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. The program is designed to foster broadband infrastructure investment in unserved areas of the state. “The State of Indiana has shown tremendous leadership and a Hoosier […]
We’re here for you
I wrote last month about how our delivery of critical infrastructure makes our responsibility more important now than ever. Cooperatives routinely plan for emergency situations, and our emergency plan has served us well in a variety of circumstances — from ice storms to tornadoes. In these unprecedented times, we’ve taken some additional unprecedented steps to […]
Free Wintek WiFi at TSC Schools
Wintek powered by Tipmont has partnered with TSC’s Technology Department to enable free WiFi at four TSC schools. The WiFi is available at Southwestern, East Tipp and Wainwright Middle Schools and Klondike Elementary school. interactive map of available locations [widgetkit id=”139″ name=”2020-04 TSC Wintek WiFi”] How to connect To access the internet, parents or students […]
Update on in-home internet installations
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered life for nearly everyone as we work to slow the rate of transmission and flatten the curve. An unfortunate circumstance of the social distancing measures is how they’ve exposed the limitations faced by communities still waiting for high-speed internet service from Wintek. At the outset of the pandemic, Wintek suspended […]
Wintek powered by Tipmont offers free public WiFi at North Montgomery High School
Wintek powered by Tipmont has enabled free public WiFi at North Montgomery Schools to support students who are unable to attend school due to Coronavirus restrictions. The free WiFi is available in the main parking lot next to US 231. “North Montgomery is so appreciative of the hotspot provided by Tipmont at this unprecedented time […]
Tipmont receives Next Level Communications broadband grant
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Thursday, August 8 that Tipmont REMC will receive $444,558 from the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. The program, in its first phase of awards, is designed to foster broadband infrastructure investment in unserved areas of the state. “We’re grateful that the state of Indiana has recognized the dire and […]
5G: Is it a threat to fiber?
I’ve been asked a few times how the fiber lines we’re building today will stand up to the promises of tomorrow’s wireless internet technology. While there are a lot of technological promises on the horizon, we can’t know for certain how they are all going to play out. Here are some things we do know […]
Fiber internet maintenance notification: Thursday, June 27, 2019
Wintek fiber internet service will perform system maintenance beginning on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 11:55 p.m. and lasting for approximately 6 hours. During this time, fiber internet, voice, and video will all experience intermittent service. Wintek, powered by Tipmont is committed to providing a reliable network for our customers. As a result, we routinely […]
