BROADBAND GRANT CHECKS PRESENTED FOR SERVICE IN CUMBERLAND CO.
Officials with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development came to Cumberland County today to present two broadband grant checks to Ben Lomand Connect.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS TO BE INSTALLED IN STATE PARKS IN TENNESSEE
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will partner with Rivian to place Waypoint electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all 56 Tennessee State Parks.
UNOPENED COPY OF ‘SUPER MARIO 64’ SELLS FOR $1.56 MILLION
Check and see if you have any unopened old video games. You might be shocked to see what some are worth today. A copy of
REPORT: TENNESSEE RECEIVED 1.4 BILLION ROBOCALLS IN 2020
A report released today states Tennesseans received a staggering 1.4 billion robocalls in 2020. That makes the state the 10th worst for robocalls nationwide. Officials
10-DIGIT DIALING STARTS APRIL 24, 2021 FOR 865 AREA CODE
Starting tomorrow (Saturday, April 24, 2021) citizens residing in the 865 area code in Tennessee should start dialing 10 digits, including the area code, instead
BROADBAND GRANT TO IMPROVE INTERNET ACCESS
The State of Tennessee announced the recipients of the latest round of broadband grants today. Ben Lomand (VolFirst) was awarded a matching grant of $1,924,783
NASA’S PERSEVERANCE ROVER LANDS ON MARS
NASA has unveiled the first pictures from its fifth Mars rover, Perseverance, after a successful landing on the red planet’s Jezero crater at approximately 3:55
U.S. TO START BLOCKING TIKTOK AND WECHAT APP DOWNLOADS
The United States will begin blocking the distribution of the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat starting Sunday (September 20, 2020). The Department of Commerce said
BROADBAND SERVICES COMING SOON TO CUMBERLAND COVE AREA OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
The state of Tennessee received last month over $25 billion in federal stimulus money from the CARES Act. Over $8 billion of those funds were
GOVERNOR LEE ANNOUNCES $61 MILLION IN EMERGENCY BROADBAND GRANTS
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced $61 million will be awarded in Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund grants to improve access
WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS (HOTSPOTS) ESTABLISHED IN BLEDSOE COUNTY AND SOUTHERN CUMBERLAND CO.
Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative (BTC) Fiber has installed wireless access points to assist with those who may need internet access through this unique time with the
VERIZON EXPERIENCING WIDESPREAD OUTAGES BECAUSE OF TENNESSEE STORMS
Verizon is reporting widespread outages because of the storms that left a trail of destruction in Tennessee early this morning. Kate Jay, spokesperson from Verizon,
ELECTRIC EEL POWERS TENNESSEE AQUARIUM’S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
An electric eel named Miguel Wattson is shocking visitors at the Tennessee Aquarium by using its blips of electricity to power Christmas lights. A system
U.T. EXTENSION LEADS PROJECT TO BRING FREE BROADBAND TO PIKEVILLE
University of Tennessee Extension recently received $60,000 in grant funding to provide much-needed free wireless internet to downtown Pikeville, Tennessee, providing relief and enhanced opportunities
APPLE: OLDER iPHONES, iPADS NOT UPDATES BEFORE NOV. 3 COULD LOSE INTERNET AND GPS
Apple is warning the owners of older iPhones and iPads to download the latest iOS software update by Sunday (November 3, 2019), or they could
15 POTENTIAL DANGEROUS APPS THAT KIDS USE PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
Authorities are warning parents about 15 apps that could be on your child’s phone or tablet and the dangers that come with them. The Sarasota
HOLDING THAT CELL PHONE IN A CAR COULD BECOME EXPENSIVE JULY 1ST
Beginning July 1, drivers could face a fine up to $200 for using their cellphone while driving. Drivers 18 and older will be prohibited from
NEW TECHNOLOGY COULD HELP PARENTS TRACK THEIR CHILDREN GOING TO AND FROM SCHOOL
A Texas school district is turning to new technology to allow parents to keep better track of their kids. Next year when San Antonio ISD