PUC APPROVES TELECOM PROVIDERS TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO WILDFIRE SURVIVORS
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PUC APPROVES TELECOM PROVIDERS TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO WILDFIRE SURVIVORS

ByTom Atkinson

PUC APPROVES TELECOM PROVIDERS TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO WILDFIRE-IMPACTED CUSTOMERS AS RESTORATION EFFORTS CONTINUE  SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved an agreement, resulting in access to alternative service options to certain telecommunications customers impacted by the recent wildfires while their landline telephone service is being restored. The agreement was reached by PUC…

Communication Towers Update
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Communication Towers Update

ByTom Atkinson

Residents along the McKenzie Corridor will notice some changes to emergency communications equipment. AT&T will be removing its SatCOLT (Satellite Cell Site on Light Truck) from the Vida area because the AT&T network supporting that area has been restored. AT&T is also working to upgrade its permanent tower to LTE service, which will further improve voice and data…

Communications Update – Getting Connected Upriver
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Communications Update – Getting Connected Upriver

ByTom Atkinson

Lack of access to phone and Internet services has been a major problem for people working on fire relief efforts, and a huge issue for residents looking to return to their homes. As the McKenzie Highway opens up again as of noon today, there is another major bit of positive news: Blue Sky Market is…