Missoula, MT – Blackfoot Communications, a leading Missoula-based technology provider, is honored to announce the City of Missoula’s proclamation of December 12, 2024, as “Blackfoot Communications Day.” This recognition celebrates Blackfoot’s 70 years of connecting people, businesses, and communities across Montana and Idaho. Founded in 1954 as a cooperative to bring voice services to […]
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Blackfoot Communications proudly celebrates National Cooperative Month this October, embracing the 2024 theme, “The Future is Cooperative.” This special month provides an opportunity to reaffirm our dedication to building stronger, more connected communities for future generations. In 1954 Blackfoot Communications was founded by ranchers near Clinton, Montana, as a telephone cooperative. As we mark our […]
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The Meeting theme was “Building Connections & Community”. MISSOULA, MT – More than 450 member owners and guests of Blackfoot Communications met April 27th in Missoula for the celebration of the cooperative’s 70th year in business. The Annual Cooperative Meeting held at the Hilton Garden Inn was themed “Building Connections & Community.” “Once again, our […]
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(Missoula, MT) – A year-long celebration recognizing 70 years doing business in western Montana is on tap for Blackfoot Communications in 2024. Founded in the age of “party lines” and early telephone networks, to bring basic telephone service to rural areas around Missoula, Blackfoot has grown to become a leader in digital communications and bringing […]
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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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