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 […]
We’re on a mission
Last month, we shared that construction was underway to bring fiber internet to over 2,200 homes in the Battle Ground area. Many residents in that area have expressed their elation for the service. It’s very rewarding to hear how enthusiastic they are for better internet service. However, for every excited individual, there are many more […]
Introducing Wintek, internet with hometown pride!
Our fiber internet service is now Wintek, powered by Tipmont. At Tipmont, our mission is to empower our communities by providing state-of the art essential services. In our ever more-connected world, we rely on the internet every day, just like we all need electricity. After evaluating the possibility of offering internet, TV, and phone services, […]
Free Roku Premiere for customers in our first build area!
If you’re in our first build area, sign up for service by June 30 and receive a free Roku Premiere! What is a Roku Premiere? Roku Premiere is a small device that fits in the palm of your hand and plugs into the back of your existing television. It comes with a basic remote control […]
Streaming video: is it right for you?
Last month, we shared that the fiber video and voice service will be available through Mulberry, rather than directly from Tipmont. Our goal is to ensure you have access to video and voice services the way you want it. This change helps streamline voice and video service delivery by aligning your customer experience with who […]
Streamlining voice and video delivery
When we announced our fiber service last year, our products included the “triple play” of internet, voice and video. The decision to offer all three was based on your feedback that you were interested in all three services from Tipmont. More recent feedback from you combined with nationwide trends have given us reason to switch […]
Tipmont CEO speaks on Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, March 6, Tipmont’s CEO, Ron Holcomb, spoke at a Capitol Hill briefing today on Tipmont’s efforts as part of the nationwide economic development impact of electric cooperatives. Following are the remarks he delivered. Co-ops are essential to rural communities. And this new report does a great job of outlining that through statistics and […]
February 2019 fiber internet update
Last month, we shared the exciting news of Tipmont’s acquisition of Wintek Corporation, Lafayette’s premier technology and fiber solutions provider. I was encouraged to receive many emails and letters of support for this momentous step. One email said this: “My family lives in the country, east of Romney, and have dealt with limited internet access […]
