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

BBT's Guide to Watching March Madness on a Budget As March Madness sweeps the nation, basketball fans everywhere are eager to catch every thrilling moment of the tournament. But with cable and satellite subscriptions becoming increasingly expensive, BBT and MyBundle.tv offer budget-friendly streaming options to keep up with the action. This guide is designed to help you choose a streaming platform that keeps you on top of the action. Paramount+ with

The FCC Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal program designed to aid low-income families, is being phased out. In a recent article from the Houston Chronicle, Karyn Arceneaux, a high school teacher from Humble, shared her experience of accessing high-speed internet for the first time through a federal program aimed at assisting low-income families in Texas. However, with the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a $30 monthly stipend, set to run out of funding in April, Arceneaux

Big Bend Telephone Company Secures $25 Million Investment to Expand High-Speed Internet Access November 7th, 2023     Alpine, TX — Big Bend Telephone Company, Inc. (BBT) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to connect rural communities to high-speed internet services. The company has successfully secured a substantial $25,000,000 investment from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, in collaboration with a BBT capital contribution of $1,591,341, totaling $26,591,341. This substantial investment paves

Alpine Volunteer Fire Department awarded $4,100 grant from the Foundation for Rural Service, in partnership with BBT November 2023   Big news! We're thrilled to share that the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a $4,100 grant from the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), in partnership with our very own Big Bend Telephone Company, an NTCA member. This grant will enable them to purchase essential safety equipment. With this support, the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department