DUO Broadband Marks 70 Years of Service
DUO Broadband, a leading regional provider of fiber-optic internet and telephone services, is proud to announce the celebration of its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1954, DUO Broadband has been at the forefront of telecommunications, providing innovative solutions and comprehensive service to the residents and businesses of Southern Kentucky.
Rabon Smith
Rabon Smith of Russell Springs was among the very first to sign up for service in 1960. His late wife, Sue, was a 33-year employee of the co-op. “I had one of the earliest cell phones. If I got hung up on the farm or had a breakdown I could call someone to come and Continue Reading
Representative Branscum Reviews $6.7 Million Jabez Fiber Optic Broadband Project
Kentucky State Representative Josh Branscum was in Russell County recently to get a first-hand look at progress on the Jabez community fiber optic expansion. The project is bringing gigabit broadband to the rural area with funding from a state broadband grant and matching funds from DUO Broadband, for a project total of 6.7 million dollars. Continue Reading
DUO Broadband Receives $7+ Million Grant to Continue Fiber Expansion in Adair County
State and local officials, including the governor, were in Adair County this week to present much needed infrastructure grants. $7,244,132 was given to DUO Broadband to connect 378 unserved homes and businesses in Adair County with high-speed fiber Internet. The company will also contribute $3,104,628 in matching funds, bringing the total investment in this community Continue Reading
BE A SPORT — DON’T SHOOT WILDLIFE ON UTILITY LINES
As dove hunting season is underway, this is an important reminder that damaging utility lines, even if unintentional, is against the law and can carry heavy penalties. Already this season DUO Broadband has had to repair damaged fiber optic cable from shotgun strikes in our service area. Network outages and the expense of repairs affect Continue Reading
DUO Broadband Receives a $7.24 Million Grant for Fiber Expansion in Adair
Governor Beshear and the Kentucky Office of Broadband Development announced earlier this month the round two recipients of the Commonwealth’s Better Internet Grant Program. DUO Broadband was selected to receive $7.24 million in funding to bring fiber optic data services to 378 homes and businesses in Bliss community of Adair County.
DUO Broadband Sponsors Campbellsville & Taylor County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
DUO Broadband was proud to sponsor the September luncheon meeting of the Campbellsville & Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. The meeting’s featured speaker was Michael “Sarge” Pollock, Kentucky 51st District State Representative and held at the Homeplace on Green River.
A Bucket ‘Truck’ Full of Fun at the Russell County Public Library
DUO Broadband was proud to participate in the Russell County Library’s “Community Helpers” program this past Friday. The program is part of the library’s summer Family Fun Fridays to promote learning in the summer. DUO Broadband brought a bucket truck and personnel to let the kids get an up close and personal view of this Continue Reading
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FCC Commissioner Visits Area to See Fiber Broadband Expansion First Hand
Brendan Carr, Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission visited Adair County on Tuesday to see first-hand how DUO Broadband is helping to build out high-speed fiber optic broadband to rural America. Carr said it was “Great to see the progress they’re making.” The Commissioner reported that the “crew here in Adair County is building out Continue Reading
