BBT Builds Fiber Optic Connectivity in Crane, Texas
Crane, Texas (December 2022) – BBT, a community-based provider, is proud to continue investing in Crane and plans to offer fiber internet connectivity beginning in 2023. This will allow Crane residents and businesses to connect to high-performance fiber optic technology and limitless opportunities. BBT’s advanced telecommunications services enable communities to learn and work from home,… Read More »
USDA Awards BBT Rural Fiber Buildout Grant
Alpine, Texas (September 2022) – BBT’s successful ReConnect 3 Program proposal leverages $24MM in grant funding for a 5-year fiber infrastructure buildout. This project will deliver 1 Gbps synchronous fiber broadband speeds to several of West Texas’ more remote communities. The fiber-to-the premise (FTTP) project will construct approximately 311 miles of fiber infrastructure in rural… Read More »
BBT Builds 100 Percent Fiber Communities
BBT is proud to offer 100% fiber connectivity in the communities of Comstock, Langtry, Sanderson, and Sheffield, TX. This allows the residents and businesses to connect to high-performance fiber optic technology and limitless opportunities. BBT’s advanced telecommunications services enable communities to learn and work from home, attend telehealth appointments, and more. “BBT is very excited… Read More »
BBT to bring Fiber Internet to Pecos County
We are pleased to announce that on Monday, August 8,2022, the Pecos County Commission’s Court awarded BBT a contract for the deployment of fiber optic broadband services. The project is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and includes building 16.67 fiber-miles at a cost of $851,246. BBT will also invest their own funds… Read More »
PUC Increase
PUC Increase This August, BBT will pay the 21% increase in the Texas Universal Service Fund for their customers — The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) recently approved a rate increase in the Texas Universal Service Fund (TUSF) surcharge from 3.3% to 24%, effective August 1, 2022. BBT residential customers could potentially see an… Read More »
Big Bend Telephone (BBT) Receives National Smart Rural Community & Gig-Capable Certification
Big Bend Telephone (BBT) Receives National Smart Rural Community and Gig-Capable Certification Alpine, Texas, 6-7-2022 – Big Bend Telephone (BBT) was recognized by NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, as a Smart Rural Community℠ (SRC) provider in 2015 and most recently a Certified Gig-Capable Provider for delivering gigabit broadband speeds and enabling technological innovation in West… Read More »
100% Fiber Network in Presidio, TX
A 100% Fiber Network in Presidio, TX in 2022 Presidio, Texas, April 19, 2022 – BBT has been a pillar of West Texas’ vast remote territory for the past 60 years, providing telecommunications and technology services and keeping customers moving far into the future. BBT is the only fiber-based provider in the many rural… Read More »
BBT & Affordable Connectivity Program Helping Households Connect
BBT & Affordable Connectivity Program Helping Households Connect Alpine, Texas, April 1, 2022 – BBT is proud to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The new long-term benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households struggling to afford internet service. The ACP provides… Read More »
Video: Universal Services Fund
Universal Services Fund Video The Universal Services Fund is designed to increase access to telecommunications for everyone who lives in the United States. Big Bend Telephone provides an educational video to help customers understand the benefits of the Universal Services Fund and what it does to help provide Broadband services to all Americans.
Perry: Rural connectivity is worth the fight
Topic: Public Utilities Commission (PUC) defunding of rural broadband networks Presented by: State Sen. Charles Perry Representative of 51 West Texas counties Chairman of the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs In a world where connectivity is a necessity for healthcare, education, commerce, emergencies, and basic living, the Texas Universal Service Fund (TUSF)… Read More »