Electricity: A good value
Effective Jan. 22, Tipmont’s energy charge will increase from $0.1034 per kWh to $0.1054 per kWh and the service charge will increase from $32.50 per month to $34.50 per month. For the average residential consumer, this equals about $4.75 per month There are two components to your monthly bill from Tipmont: the energy charge and […]
The trip of a lifetime
The young lady featured on the cover of this month’s magazine was selected for Tipmont’s Youth Tour delegation last summer. The photo was taken at the Newseum, an exhibit that promotes the importance of a free press and the First Amendment. The balcony on the seventh floor looks right down Pennsylvania Avenue at the U.S. […]
Will your next vehicle be electric?
Electric vehicles (EVs) have a long and complicated history. The first electric car debuted in the U.S. around 1890. It was a six-passenger vehicle with a top speed of about 14 miles per hour. By the early 20th century, many taxis in New York City were electric. But the high cost of production compared to […]
Why are we here?
We recently received a heartwarming note via our Facebook page: “I’m not sure who the gentleman was at McDonald’s, but the side of his truck said Tipmont REMC. He helped me and my daughter and I’d just like to say it really made our day. My daughter started crying and said there are still people […]
Accelerating our fiber development
When we first announced our broadband project in February 2018, the reaction from our membership was a mixture of excitement and disappointment. Many were excited for a better internet option, but were discouraged with our eight–year timeline. So, we began looking for ways to accelerate our performance. The first solution was announced earlier this year […]
Get your best wifi signal
Wintek fiber internet provides you convenient and reliable high-speed internet, and we want you to have the best experience possible. But did you know the WiFi in your house can be affected by things other than the speed of the internet we provide? Read on to learn about the top four things you can do […]
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 […]
Celebrating Tipmont’s past, present, and future
80 years is a long time. Our world is a vastly different place than it was in 1938. Yet, for all that has changed, one thing remains the same. We all seek an equal opportunity to achieve security, comfort and convenience. Anyone alive in 1938 will tell you that it was a tough decade, but […]
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 […]
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 […]
