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 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 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

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,

Photo Credits NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association BBT Women Leaders Advocate for Rural Broadband in Washington, D.C. Last week, nearly 40 women leaders from NTCA member companies, including BBT, traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Women In Telecom Fly-In. This event provided an excellent opportunity to advocate for rural broadband providers and exchange ideas with peers from across the nation. The program was filled with valuable meetings and discussions, including

Celebrating Women's History This week, BBT had the honor of welcoming Commissioner Lori Cobos, an Alpine native and esteemed member of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, as our guest speaker at our annual luncheon celebrating Women's History Month. Commissioner Cobos' speech resonated with everyone present, sparking motivation and empowerment. Her journey from our hometown to a significant position of influence is an inspiration to us all. This annual luncheon is a heartfelt tribute