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They say what goes up must come down…but the internet demand in most households seems to have missed that memo. Internet speed, usage, and the amount of devices in your home that rely on it are only on the rise.  An internet speed package that worked well a few years ago may not work asRead more

Valley FiberCom is pleased to announce that the 2026 Valley FiberCom Scholarship Application is now available. This year, Valley FiberCom will award seven (7) $1,000 scholarships to deserving graduating seniors. (This is a change from seven (7) $500 scholarships from previous years.) Established in 2019, the Valley FiberCom Scholarship Program reflects Valley FiberCom’s commitment toRead more

For a lot of households, cable and satellite are officially “in the past.” Streaming on smart TVs and streaming devices has become the new normal, with 83% of U.S. adults choosing these as their main way to watch TV. But the bigger streaming gets, the more people try to take advantage of the large audienceRead more

Streaming is now the go-to way to watch TV: your favorite series, live sports, kids’ shows, and movie night. But not every streaming device, including certain “Superbox” or “free TV box” options, is a good match for your home network. Thinking About a Superbox or “Free TV Box”? Lately, we’ve heard from customers who areRead more

  You’re outside, trying to get a few things done. You’ve got your laptop, your coffee, and… no Wi-Fi signal. You’ve got two options: either turn on your phone’s hotspot, or use outdoor Wi-Fi to extend your home connection. Both can get you online, but how do they really compare? We’ll break down the keyRead more

Valley FiberCom is pleased to announce that the 2025 Scholarship Application is now available! Completed applications are due in our Headquarters office on April 7, 2025. Download a Fillable Application HERE! Congratulations to all 2025 Seniors!Read more

Valley FiberCom is pleased to announce that the 2023 Scholarship Application is now available! Completed applications are due in our headquarters office on April 3, 2023. Download a Fillable Application Here: https://valleyfibercom.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Valley-FiberCom-Scholarship-Application-Fillable.pdfRead more

The 2022 Valley FiberCom $500 Scholarship Applications are now available for area high school seniors. The scholarship information may be obtained from area high school guidance counselors. The application may also be downloaded at the following link: https://valleyfibercom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-Valley-FiberCom-Scholarship-Application-Final-Web.pdf To be considered, each applicant is to submit their answers to a short questionnaire. Applications are judgedRead more

The 2021 Valley FiberCom $500 Scholarship Applications are now available for area high school seniors. The scholarship information may be obtained from area high school guidance counselors. The application may also be downloaded at the following link: https://valleyfibercom.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Valley-FiberCom-Scholarship-Application-Final_Layout-1.pdf To be considered, each applicant is to submit their answers to a short questionnaire. Applications are judgedRead more

Valley FiberCom and Valley Telecommunications are pleased to announce an additional grant in the amount of approximately $5.5M from the USDA Rural Development ReConnect Program to continue the buildout of fiber based services in the rural areas of the Highway 14 corridor, as well as some additional areas near Flandreau. Earlier this year, Valley receivedRead more