Viva BBT Raises $1,000 for Alpine Humane Society
The annual Viva BBT celebration brought the community together for a day of BBQ, music, and connection — and this year, it also brought meaningful support for a local cause. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, BBT employees, and community members, the event raised $1,000 for the Alpine Humane Society. Since 1982, the Alpine Humane Society has worked to improve the lives of animals in Brewster County. Over the years, AHS has funded shelter upgrades,
Voices for Rural Broadband
Last week, BBT was proud to stand among nearly 40 women leaders from across the country at the NTCA Women in Telecom Fly-In event held in Washington, D.C. Representing BBT were Lauren Sanders, Traci Thomas, and Anna Fuentez-Molinar. They participated in important conversations with congressional leaders, FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty, NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield, and other telecom professionals—advocating for the continued advancement of broadband in rural communities. We’re proud to support the women leading the
BBT Volunteers Step Up to Keep West Texas Beautiful
Alpine, TX — As spring arrives across West Texas, so does a tradition of community care led by local telecommunications provider BBT. Each April, BBT employees take time out of their schedules to participate in the Don’t mess with Texas® Trash-Off, the state’s largest one-day litter cleanup event. This year, as in many before, BBT volunteers focused their efforts along the company’s adopted stretch of U.S. Highway 67, collecting trash and debris
BBT Caps Off Women’s History Month with Special Honors
BBT proudly reflects on a series of meaningful moments that celebrated the incredible women shaping our company and community during the month of March. Early this month, BBT hosted a special luncheon for its female employees, where they created vision boards to imagine the future of both their personal journeys and the company they help build every day. Anna Fuentez-Molinar Women have long been at the forefront
BBT Secures Significant Grant Awards to Expand Fiber Optic Infrastructure Across Rural West Texas
BBT Secures Significant Grant Awards to Expand Fiber Optic Infrastructure Across Rural West Texas BBT is proud to announce a series of grant awards aimed at enhancing high-speed internet connectivity across several rural communities in West Texas. These awards, totaling over $4.89 million, will allow BBT to expand its fiber optic infrastructure to underserved areas, providing scalable internet speeds of 1 gig/gig with an accessible low-cost option of 100/20 Mbps. This crucial investment
BBT Acquires TDS Telecom’s Texas Broadband and Voice Operations in Alpine and Ft. Stockton Texas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BBT Acquires TDS Internet Broadband and Voice Operations in Alpine and Ft. Stockton Texas. August 27, 2024 - Alpine, TX Big Bend Telecom, LTD., an affiliate of Big Bend Telephone Company (BBT), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase agreement with TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) to acquire TDS internet broadband and voice operations in Alpine and Ft. Stockton Texas. The agreement was signed on Monday, August 19,
