Missoula, MT – October 3, 2023 – Blackfoot Communications announces the launch of SmartBiz, an all-encompassing business WiFi solution that redefines connectivity for small businesses. SmartBiz goes beyond traditional wireless offerings, revolutionizing how business owners manage their operations, enhance security, and engage customers effortlessly. “Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and they deserve […]
Cooperatives are vital to Montana’s economy and a unique part of rural communities (Missoula) – Throughout Montana’s history, cooperatives have played an important role in stimulating economic development and providing access to critical goods and services while remaining committed to local ownership and governance. Blackfoot Communications recognizes the positive impact of cooperatives throughout October. Blackfoot […]
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(Missoula, MT) – Today, Blackfoot Communications announced the completion of a project upgrading an aging copper wire network to fiber optic cable. Starting in 2018, the project cost over $11 million, installing over 380 miles of fiber serving nearly 1,000 locations throughout much of the St. Ignatius area. “Families, businesses, and schools in St. Ignatius […]
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Full scholarships Blackfoot service area teachers Blackfoot Communications was proud to be the premier sponsor of the 25th Annual August Institute hosted by the Western Montana Professional Learning Collaborative. The fully accredited conference was held at the Missoula College and this year was the highest enrollment to date with more than 250 participants in attendance from across […]
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Blackfoot Communications and Southern Montana Telephone were awarded $11.75 million from the NTIA Middle Mile Grant Program that supports new fiber construction in remote areas. This project adds 137 miles of new ‘middle mile’ fiber, broadband infrastructure that does not connect directly to an end-user location, in Western Montana. The total project cost of nearly […]
Cooperative members selected board of trustees and learned about upcoming fiber projects Over 250 members of the Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative gathered in Missoula on April 29 to select a board of trustees, celebrate achievements from the previous year and learn about future fiber projects. “Our annual meeting is a meaningful and important part of how […]
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