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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our team grows to meet your needs
It’s been nearly a year since Tipmont’s board unanimously voted to authorize the construction and delivery of fiber internet, video and voice services. In that time, we’ve completed a tremendous amount of work toward realizing the vision that you created for us. Your feedback through surveys, letters, phone calls, and in person was key to […]
Tipmont acquires Wintek Corporation
As of January 1, 2019, Tipmont will acquire Wintek Corporation, this area’s premier technology and fiber solutions provider. Together, the two companies will deploy residential fiber internet access to Tipmont’s current 23,000 customers. In addition, they will continue to grow Wintek’s premier business class solutions and services such as state-of-the-art data center colocation, Cisco network […]