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fiber optic fibers
September 22, 2020
News
TNBA Member Receives Grant/Loan from USDA

ATC receives $30.1 million in fiber funding Tennessee Broadband Association members continue making big investments in their communities as they...

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September 22, 2020
News
Taking Care of Our Customers

Tennessee Broadband Association (TNBA) Members Remain Committed to Customers During the Pandemic The ongoing health crisis has disrupted our lives...

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August 28, 2020
News
Tennessee Awarded $61 Million to Benefit Those Impacted by COVID-19

TNBA Members Continue Building Fiber Broadband for Rural Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Tennessee Broadband Association (TNBA) members continue building on...

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August 24, 2020
Broadband Stories, News
Special Legislative Session Improves Access to Telehealth Services

Bill Requires Insurers to Cover Telehealth Services at Same Rate as Office Appointments Improved access to health care for rural...

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August 24, 2020
Broadband Stories, News
Broadband Makes Successful Students

Michigan State University Study Highlights the Importance of High-Speed Broadband As students begin the new school year, many connect to...

August 7, 2020
News, Podcast: Lead Tennessee Radio
Rep. Mark White discusses role of broadband in pandemic recovery

Chairman of House Education Committee featured on “Lead Tennessee Radio” Tennessee State Rep. Mark White, R-Memphis, who chairs the important...

Tennessee Broadband Association
August 4, 2020
Broadband Stories, News
TNBA Member Areas Awarded $1.2 Million for Economic Development Efforts

State Awards 8 Grants Totaling More Than $2.3 Million Tennessee’s independent and cooperatively owned broadband providers are investing in the...

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August 4, 2020
Broadband Stories, News
Joint Resolution Increased E-911 Surcharge to $1.50 per Month

Fee Boosts Emergency Communications Fund by $25 Million The Tennessee General Assembly recently passed a joint resolution that ratifies recommendations...

Tennessee Broadband Association
August 4, 2020
Broadband Stories, News
Broadband Usage Skyrockets During Ongoing Health Crisis

TNBA Members See Increased Demand as More Connect to Work and School from Home Tennessee Broadband Association (TNBA) members are...

Got Unclaimed Capital Credits?
August 4, 2020
Broadband Stories, News
New State Law Returns Capital Credits to Cooperatives after Three Years

It still may take three years, but Tennessee cooperatives could begin to see a return of unclaimed capital credits sooner...