Pinpoint Communications to Blanket McCook with Fiber

 

March 29, 2022 (Cambridge) – In an effort to expand high-speed broadband reach in McCook Nebraska, Pinpoint Communications will be completing Phase One of fiber installation to residents by the end of April. Pinpoint currently passes roughly 800 homes with fiber and will pass another 270 when the Reservation build is completed in this Phase One project.

 

Phase Two of McCook fiber installation is set to begin soon as Pinpoint is in the advanced stages of the project and is currently preparing crews and materials for the construction of the remainder of the community of McCook. The second phase of the McCook project will encompass the remainder of the community of with fiber Internet service with an estimated completion of early-2023.

 

Along with this project, in January of this year Pinpoint was awarded $181,141.25 in funding to complete the McCook North East fiber installation through the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program (NBBP). Pinpoint is slated to have the project completed by the end of 2022.

 

“People will start seeing Pinpoint trucks working throughout McCook more frequently now as our crews will be there for data collection in the coming weeks, followed by aerial and underground construction, ” said Tom Shoemaker, Pinpoint president. “We are committed to bringing the best available technology to the entire community in the coming months and intend to move faster than we have in the past several months, and look forward to completing the all fiber network in McCook.” 

 

The lightning-fast speed will be available at affordable prices and all packages will include WI-FI maintenance and router. Those interested in our new fiber internet service can check out our website www.pnpt.com or call our office at 800-793-2788.

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Pinpoint Communications Receives Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program Grant Funding

 

January 17, 2022 -- The Nebraska Public Service Commission recently approved an Order awarding 60 grants to 19 providers totaling nearly $18 million from the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program (NBBP). In total, Pinpoint Communications received more than $2.2 million in funding (breakdown by location is as follows):

 

• Gothenburg East - $222,159.00

• Harlan County Naponee - $363,024

• McCook North East - $181,141.25

• Nemaha County - $870,400

• Orleans - $242,607.50

• Peru - $150,596.50

• Stamford - $111,301.25

• Wilsonville - $76,700

 

“Pinpoint is proud to continue their mission of providing high-speed broadband in our underserved areas of Nebraska,” said Tom Shoemaker, Pinpoint president. “We are thankful to receive this grant funding for 50% of the cost of our expansion efforts and look forward to serving these new customers.” 

 

Pinpoint is slated to have the projects complete in 18 months from the date of the order by the Commission. The added investment will reach an estimated 1,100 homes throughout these areas.

 

Created by the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 86-1301- 86-1310) the NBBP provides up to $40 million dollars over two grant cycles for the deployment of broadband networks capable of at least 100/100 Mbps (up/down) in unserved and underserved areas of the state.

 

Pinpoint Acquires Assets of Spiral Communications, LLC of Nebraska City

 

Pinpoint has finalized and closed the Asset Purchase Agreement with Spiral Communications LLC as of September 17, 2021.

 

September 17, 2021 (Cambridge, NE) -- Pinpoint Communications, Inc. (“Pinpoint”) has announced it has completed an acquisition of Spiral Communications, LLC (“Spiral”) Nebraska assets and customers. While current customers will be transitioned to the new branding of Pinpoint, the company will continue to operate per usual for the immediate future.

 

President of Pinpoint, Tom Shoemaker and Owner of Spiral James Gapinski have expressed the shared values in curating reliable sources of broadband connection in rural communities as well as upholding a higher standard for the telecommunications industry.

 

“When we founded our company, our goal was to provide reliable, high-speed internet to our customers,” Gapinski said. “We succeeded in building a reliable network that our customers can count on for internet connectivity for the next decade or so. Pinpoint will continue our legacy and will now provide that capability to our Nebraska customers.”

 

“Pinpoint is excited about the acquisition of Spiral Communications LLC’s Nebraska Assets,” added Shoemaker. “Pinpoint’s long time industry experience will allow us to expand on what Spiral has already built. The network is a strategic investment for us and Pinpoint looks forward to the opportunities that will come with this acquisition. As a part of our overall growth strategy the Spiral assets fit nicely in our plan to grow inside the State of Nebraska.”

 

Pinpoint continues to make an outstanding commitment to improving communication services throughout Nebraska and will continue to expand its footprint in 2021 and the years to come.

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Pinpoint Communications Hosts Governor Ricketts for Broadband Facilities Tour

 

August 10, 2021 (Cambridge, NE) – Governor Pete Ricketts recently joined representatives from Pinpoint Communications for a 1-day tour of broadband-served businesses in Southwest Nebraska in an effort to better understand the direct impact of CARES Act funding. By receiving this funding from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Pinpoint continued to expand its footprint to serve more overlooked locations in rural Nebraska by providing Fiber-Optic Broadband services up to 10 GB.

 

“It was encouraging to visit with business owners and leaders in these rural communities to hear first-hand the impact fiber optic cable is making,” said Governor Pete Ricketts. “Expanding broadband across the state has enabled residents to have access to fast, reliable service. This directly impacts their livelihoods whether it be speed of processing credit cards, serving customers, or helping children being able to complete schoolwork. With the help of the Governor’s CARES Act funding, Pinpoint is helping rural, underserved communities grow and succeed.”

 

With support from the 2020 Nebraska Remote Access Grant, Pinpoint constructed fiber-to-the premises (FTTP) networks that connect homes and businesses in communities of Alma, Beaver City and Republican City including the areas along highway 89 from Beaver City to Alma. The first customers within the communities were connected to Pinpoint Fiber-Optic service as of December 22, 2020.

 

The tour began at The Bait Box convenience store in Republican City which opened for business April 1, 2021. “Utilizing Pinpoint’s service allows me to easily and quickly process credit cards, place orders and improves the speed of my point-of-sale system,” said Andy Miller, Bait Box owner. “Last month I had 4,445 sales, which clearly solidifies the need for this type of business in Republican City, and the unique co-op advertising and marketing I have done with Pinpoint has certainly benefited traffic to the store.”

 

To support expansion in these communities due to CARES Act funding, it was also necessary for Pinpoint to hire 5 additional employees, which created long-term employment opportunities in the region.

 

“The competitive advantage of fiber is tremendous. Pinpoint can offer speeds that the competition simply can’t. Along with the speeds, the reliability is second to none,” said Tom Shoemaker, Pinpoint President. “We have the capability to deliver unmatched symmetrical speeds up to our customers. With this type of available connectivity, it allows us great flexibility for us to offer service levels and prices that are budget-minded and unmatched by other providers. Pinpoint also doesn’t require a contract because we figure if we can’t deliver what you need, then we haven’t done our job for you as a customer.”

 

Governor Ricketts and the team then visited Travis and Trisha Scott at Waconda Boats in Republican City, had lunch with Alma Mayor Hal Haeker, continued to the Alma Library, Hogelands Market owned by Zack and Becky Mackenzie, a facilities tour in Stamford, Teresa Youngquist at the City of Beaver City, and the Beaver City Library.

 

“We were paying for a speed that our previous provider could never deliver,” said Trisha Scott, co-owner of Waconda Boats. “Pinpoint now offers reliability and top-notch customer service and we couldn’t be happier.”

 

Pinpoint continues to focus on providing the best technology and support from people that are truly committed to their customers.

 

Pinpoint finalizes A-1 Fiber of Auburn, NE purchase agreement as of December 31, 2020

December 31, 2020 (Cambridge, NE) -- Nebraska based fiber provider Pinpoint (Pinpoint Communications, Inc.) has announced the completed acquisition of A-1 Fiber of Auburn, Nebraska.

As Pinpoint begins to take possession of the network we intend to keep things as consistent as possible in the near term. Although A-1 Fiber will be carrying the new branding of Pinpoint, the company will continue to operate per usual for the immediate future.

President of Pinpoint, Tom Shoemaker and Scott Kudrna, Manager of A-1 Fiber have expressed the shared values in curating reliable sources of broadband connectivity in rural communities. As well as upholding a higher standard for the telecommunications industry.

“When I founded our company, it was imperative that our community have reliable, high-speed fiber internet,” Kudrna said. “I was tired of Auburn Businesses and Citizens having to settle for second rate service and technology from the large Telecommunication companies. Pinpoint is a Nebraska, Family-owned company that holds the same values as we do at A-1 Fiber. Auburn citizens and businesses will have a partner in telecom, not a provider waiting to gouge you when your contract runs out.”

“Pinpoint is excited about the acquisition of A-1. The acquisition allows us to expand our footprint in to a region we believe will have growth potential in the future. With Pinpoint’s industry experience, we will be able to expand on what A-1 has already built. We look forward to serving the customers and being involved in the community of Auburn,” added Shoemaker.

Pinpoint has made an outstanding commitment to improving broadband connectivity throughout rural Nebraska and the acquisition of A-1 Fiber continues to further expand on that goal for the company in 2021 and beyond.

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March 31, 2020

 

Pinpoint In The News - NTV news helps raise awareness for Pinpoint's special assistance program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen and read more here:  

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https://nebraska.tv/features/good-morning-nebraska/free-internet-access-to-students-in-need?fbclid=IwAR101XZPc51oEJZx5ujBYN5VZQC4EoRRe1-P8nfUaKxFqSoY6tMaAOJWzbE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 13, 2020

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Pinpoint to Offer Free Internet for On-line Education and Assures Internet Services

for Customers Impacted by COVID-19

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Today Pinpoint announced two initiatives to support the proactive measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The first act Pinpoint offers is assurance that it will not disconnect services for customers impacted by any disruption the COVID-19 virus may cause over the next 60 days.  While we don’t yet know what the effects may be to our consumers, Pinpoint wants to ensure our customers are able to be connected, even in times of distress. 

 

Secondly Pinpoint is announcing a special assistance package to the residents within its served markets that may be impacted by the spread of the virus.  Beginning Monday, March 16, Pinpoint will offer 60 days of free broadband internet service to any residential home that is located in Pinpoint’s available service territory, whether in town or in rural locations, that have K-12 school-aged children or college students at home who do not currently have an active Internet service with Pinpoint.  Additionally, Pinpoint will waive all installation charges and contract requirements associated with the Internet service.  Installations will be done at the first and fastest available time. 

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Pinpoint is actively working with local school districts to help coordinate and prepare for the possibility of moving to an on-line learning environment as well as to spread the message about the free service offering to all affected and eligible families.  Tom Shoemaker, President of Pinpoint, made a brief comment about the looming possibility of extended school closures, “Pinpoint wants to support the decision for social distancing by making it possible for students and families to actively participate in continued learning and educational opportunities during this time.  This offer is intended to help make a difficult transition easier on families by providing a solution for on-line learning requirements without imparting further economic impact.”

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Currently, Pinpoint provides service in the following communities and the surrounding rural areas:  Bartley, Oxford, Cambridge, Indianola, Gothenburg, McCook and Wilsonville.  Interested persons can contact the office directly by calling 800-793-2788 or by signing up on-line at:  https://www.pnpt.com/our-services-menu  and clicking on your community. 

Please submit your contact information via the Order Services form and one of Pinpoint’s Customer Service representatives will contact you to schedule your appointment. 

 

Questions regarding the offer, eligibility of service or further details can be directed to Pinpoint’s headquarters at 800-793-2788.  Shoemaker added, “We encourage people to take advantage of this offer as early as possible in order to facilitate the most timely installation times.”

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About Pinpoint:  Pinpoint is a services company operating under the umbrella of Pinpoint Holdings, Inc., a Nebraska company, who owns and operates telecommunications services through its various subsidiaries.  Pinpoint is headquartered in Cambridge, NE, with satellite offices in McCook and Gothenburg, NE through which they provide regulated telephone, IPTV, broadband Internet, competitive local exchange, long distance, and fixed wireless services. Pinpoint has deployed and manages an all-fiber network in the communities of Cambridge, Bartley, Gothenburg and recently Oxford, Nebraska, focusing on the expansion of fiber into smaller communities within the State and serving as the voice for rural fiber broadband development and implementation for all to gain the benefits of using high quality, state-of-the-art fiber optic transmission assets.  Pinpoint has been in business for nearly 30 years and was started out of Cambridge Telephone, which has been in business for over 100 years.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Karla Whipple

308.695.5275

karla.whipple@pnpt.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

   

Pinpoint Announces McCook Fiber-to-the-Premise Build

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March 3, 2020

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Today, Pinpoint unveiled plans to build and execute a fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) network in McCook, NE that will initially encompass approximately 1,000 homes and businesses.  The decision to proceed with this project is a part of Pinpoint’s strategic plan to continue to invest in rural communities and provide them with world-class broadband networks.

 

Pinpoint, who completed a FTTP build for the Village of Oxford in November 2019, has been a long-time visionary and champion for the expansion of fiber into rural Nebraska focusing on areas that have been overlooked and underserved by incumbent providers.  Currently Pinpoint owns and operates an all-fiber network in four Southwest Nebraska communities including Cambridge, Bartley, Gothenburg and Oxford and plans to continue to seek out areas where people desire to have a better service but the response has been largely ignored.

 

Tom Shoemaker, President of Pinpoint, remarked on the new project, “We have been a part of the McCook community for many years and the time is right for us to introduce a fiber optic service to the community.  We believe that this project will help boost the community status and increase its value as it looks to the future for sustaining and recruiting current and new businesses and residents.  Pinpoint wants to be both a leader and investor in the growth of the economy and the community overall.  McCook provides the venue where we can leverage our expertise in the industry, allowing us to create an environment that is both technologically savvy and economically feasible for the community members. The opportunity for successful growth for all is immense.”

 

Pinpoint has a long standing history of being a committed, local provider in McCook with a reputation to serve the needs of the people.  This project further reinforces the company’s dedication to advancing expansion and developing opportunities by providing an integral world-class fiber network paired with affordable service to meet the ever-growing needs of our consumers.

 

Construction of the new network is set to begin in mid-March of this year.  The project, which will cover the northeastern quadrant of McCook, including The Reservation and business corridor of Norris Avenue, will be completed in two phases over the course of the year. Once plans are finalized, a progress map showing when neighborhoods will be receiving the new service will be published so that residents and businesses can plan accordingly.  Shoemaker added, “This is the best step in the right direction for the future of McCook and we are excited to be leading it.”

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About Pinpoint:  Pinpoint is a services company operating under the umbrella of Pinpoint Holdings, Inc., a Nebraska company, who owns and operates telecommunications services through its various subsidiaries.  Pinpoint is headquartered in Cambridge, NE, with satellite offices in McCook and Gothenburg, NE through which they provide regulated telephone, IPTV, broadband Internet, competitive local exchange, long distance, and fixed wireless services. Pinpoint has deployed and manages an all-fiber network in the communities of Cambridge, Bartley, Gothenburg and recently Oxford, Nebraska, focusing on the expansion of fiber into smaller communities within the State and serving as the voice for rural fiber broadband development and implementation for all to gain the benefits of using high quality, state-of-the-art fiber optic transmission assets.  Pinpoint has been in business for nearly 30 years and was started out of Cambridge Telephone, which has been in business for over 100 years.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Karla Whipple

308.695.5275

karla.whipple@pnpt.com

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