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Recapping Broadband Communities’ 2017 Economic Development Conference
NGN kicked off the month of November with Broadband Communities’ Fall Economic Development Conference in Atlanta, GA. The 3-day event played host to an exceptional group of speakers and vital conversations about how broadband capacity can drive economic development in rural communities. Michael Foor, NGN’s […]
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Feeding the World with AgTech and Reliable Broadband
With Thanksgiving just around the corner and 2018 Farm Bill discussions well underway, agriculture talk is on the table here in the U.S. But while many families will soon enjoy bountiful spreads of turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and more, the challenging path from farm […]
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Upcoming Economic Development Conference to Feature NGN’s Story of Delivering Gigabit Connectivity to North Georgia
Since its inception, NGN has remained committed to providing high speed, fiber optic broadband to rural areas. Part of this mission includes supplying community leaders with the education and tools needed to leverage their gigabit asset for economic growth. Gigabit connectivity can empower businesses in […]
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Fiber Optic Networks Support a New Level of Healthcare with Telemedicine
Amazing opportunities to provide a higher level of patient care have been made in the healthcare industry in the last few decades due to advances in modern technology. Notably, high-speed broadband networks have facilitated the growth of a new segment within the industry: telemedicine. Historically […]
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Georgia Gigabit Communities Summit Equips Community Leaders with Tools to Harness the Power of Gigabit Infrastructure
NGN recently hosted over 70 local government officials and community leaders at its inaugural Georgia Gigabit Communities Summit in Clarkesville, Georgia. An impressive collection of national broadband experts and advocates made for a day of informative discussions on how gigabit infrastructure can enhance local economies […]
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Driving the Industry Forward at RBC’s Rural Broadband Workshop
The Rural Broadband Council (RBC) is an independent operating unit of the Utilities Telecom Council dedicated to promoting opportunities for utilities to bring robust, reliable and affordable broadband services to rural America. The RBC recently hosted an important Rural Broadband Workshop in Kansas City, Missouri. […]
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NGN Provides Tower Climbing Training for Wireless to HEMC
As part of NGN’s commitment to the growth of its Members, NGN recently provided two of HEMC’s employees with Basic Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue training through ComTrain, for the purpose of maintaining HEMC’s wireless assets. Phil Hogan and Ronnie Turpin (pictured below) completed two […]
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NGN Expands With New Location to Better Serve Growing Dawsonville and Dahlonega Markets
Are you an NGN Connect customer in the Dawsonville or Dahlonega area? If so, we have great news for you! NGN has opened a regional operations facility in Dawsonville, GA, in response to the growing NGN Connect customer base in the area. The new location […]
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NGN Partner Spotlight: Habersham Electric Membership Corporation (HEMC)
In 1938, HEMC was founded by a group of citizens as a non-profit member owned cooperative, in order to bring electricity to the rural areas of Habersham, Hall, White, Stephens, Rabun and Lumpkin counties. Fast forward 77 years, HEMC has served over 33,000 meters and […]
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NGN Partner Spotlight: Yonah Mountain Vineyards
ABOUT THE VINEYARD Yonah Mountain Vineyards is a world-class winery specializing in hand crafted wines that, some believe, rival the best wines found in the United States. The Vineyards are proud to be family run, founded by Bob and Jane Miller and now managed by […]
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