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Rural Fiber Construction: 3 Aspects for Innovative Connectivity

Rural Fiber Optic Construction plays a crucial role in bringing high-speed internet connectivity to underserved and remote areas. National OnDemand collaborates with utility companies, electric cooperatives and Internet Service Providers to deploy fiber broadband networks across rural America. These efforts aim to bridge the  Digital Divide  by providing reliable internet access to every rural home and business.

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National OnDemand partners with Salvation Army, Second Harvest Food Bank to help feed the hungry 

BURLINGTON, N.C. – A team from National OnDemand teamed up with the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Salvation Army to participate in its monthly The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Day on Thursday, Feb. 15.

This was the first volunteering opportunity of 2024 offered by National’s Corporate Engagement Committee, which encourages giving back in the Alamance County area.

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Planning for a ‘Broadband Breakthrough,’ Rural Illinois Counties Prepare

When Peggy Braffet and her husband opened their pick-your-own blueberry orchard in 1995 in the rural village of Carlock, Illinois, access to high-speed internet wasn’t a concern — it didn’t even exist.

Now it’s top of mind. 

When guests show up to the Braffet Berry Farm & Orchard, which also has strawberry plants and apple trees now, they sometimes expect to be able to pay with credit cards. The Braffets’ slow internet connection won’t allow it.

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How Much Money Can Broadband Bring a Rural Community? By Some Estimates, Millions.

As the federal government distributes $42.5 billion to expand broadband internet access across America and its territories, some local leaders are asking themselves: How much economic impact could faster internet create?

The true dollar figure would be spread across the economy, from agriculture and small businesses to harder-to-track impacts like an increased willingness for families to relocate to rural areas.

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Aerial Lineman: Masters and Guardians of Telecommunications and the Grid

When you first hear the term “aerial lineman,” it is easy to only think about those people who scale power poles and are dealing directly with electricity. However, it is important to point out that the telecommunications aerial lineman, plays a vital role in keeping the United States connected.

Both these types of lineman scale heights and defy gravity to install, repair and maintain overhead utilities. This blog will provide an in-depth exploration of the world of both of these types of aerial lineman, as we shed light on what they do, how they are trained, what challenges they face and why this profession holds immense value as a rewarding career path.

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Evers, Baldwin announce $140 million in federal money to be used for expanding internet access

Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced the U.S. Department of Treasury approved the use of $140 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to increase internet access and affordability across the state. 

The money, announced Thursday, will be used to fund two new grant programs. Expanding internet access has been a key initiative of Evers’ administration, with many rural parts of the state lacking access to high speed internet. Since 2019, state programs have brought or expanded internet to 395,000 homes and businesses. 

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Telecommunications Technician: Officially Recognized by Dept. of Labor

The Fiber Optic Association (FOA) announced that it received confirmation from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to designate Telecommunications Technician as its own job category in the FOA’s July newsletter. This designation will take effect in early September.

Previously, communications workers – including National OnDemand fiber-optic installers and techs – have been grouped along with electrical line workers in BLS statistics.

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Every state is about to dole out federal funding for broadband internet – not every state is ready for the task

When the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed in late 2021, it included US$42.5 billion for broadband internet access as part of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. The program aims to ensure that broadband access is available throughout the country. This effort differs from previous federal broadband programs because it promised to allocate the funding to individual states and allow them to figure out the best way to distribute it.

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National OnDemand set to deliver free livestream of Burlington, N.C. Christmas Parade

BURLINGTON, N.C. – National OnDemand announced today that it plans to offer a free online stream of the annual Burlington, N.C. Christmas Parade. The stream will be available starting at 10 a.m. EDT, November 18, 2023, at https://live.nationalondemand.com.

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Embracing Fall Weather: 18 Ways To Stay Safe While Working Outside

Autumn, with its vibrant foliage and crisp air, brings a refreshing change of scenery for outdoor workers. However, the shift in weather conditions necessitates a thoughtful approach to safety. There are numerous ways to ensure a secure working environment outdoors during the fall.

National OnDemand, Inc. and its managers track weather conditions closely and communicate with employees to help ensure that they are dressing properly and have the right tools and equipment to work outdoors when fall weather arrives.

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8 details that the power of Broadband Internet Reduces Latency

Broadband Internet has revolutionized how we live, work, and play. With every passing year, users expect faster speeds and a smoother online experience.  

However, while much attention has been given to improving download and upload speeds, there is another critical component to our online experiences that often gets overshadowed: latency.

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National OnDemand makes Triad Business Journal’s Fast 50 list 

National OnDemand, Inc. has been recognized by the Triad Business Journal as one of the Triad’s 50 fastest growing companies. To be considered, companies must be for-profit with their U.S. headquarters based in the Triad. They must have completed three full fiscal years and had $2 million or more in revenue in 2014. The companies were ranked using a formula that considers both dollar and percentage growth.

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Bridging the Digital Divide: How Federal Funding is Improving America’s Connectivity Landscape

When will I finally get fast and reliable broadband internet?

It’s a fair question that far too many Americans are still asking even in 2023.

National OnDemand is doing its part to help eliminate that question for many Americans across the United States. With major projects ongoing in many states, National is helping bring connectivity and high-speed internet to cities and rural areas to close that digital divide.

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National’s Dowell helps rescue 2-year-old child lost in Kentucky woods 

SOMERSET, Ky. – National OnDemand’s Kyle Dowell was attending a Fourth of July celebration at the White Lily Fire Department where he is a volunteer, but the Saturday evening of July 1 soon turned into a search for a missing 2-year-old long before any fireworks lit up the night sky. 

The call came around 9 p.m. that 2-year-old Beren Cook had been missing for about an hour, setting off a missing juvenile search that involved around 50 first responders from Pulaski County in a 9-acre area behind the boy’s home.

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National OnDemand predicts growth with announcement of Federal BEAD program 

BURLINGTON, N.C. – The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced it has allocated funding for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories to deploy affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service to everyone in America. This “Internet for All” initiative is a key piece of the “Investing in America” agenda.

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10 Summer Heat Safety Tips for Staying Cool and Safe in the United States

As the summer heat sets in, many workers across the United States, like those at National OnDemand, find themselves navigating scorching temperatures and potential health risks. Whether working outdoors or even in a hot indoor environment, it’s crucial to prioritize your safety and well-being using workplace heat precautions. We want to offer you some tips and suggestions to help you stay safe while also doing your job effectively. Our goal is to help you stay safe while working in hot weather using simple summer safety precautions. Practicing outdoor work safety is important

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Why Fiber Optic Splicing Could Be Your Ticket to a Lucrative and Fulfilling Career

Fiber optic cables are the backbone of modern communication networks, carrying vast amounts of data over long distances at incredibly high speeds. Fiber optic splicing is the process of joining two fiber optic cables together to create a continuous path for data transmission. In this article, we will discuss the different types of fiber optic splicing, the tools and equipment used for splicing, and the benefits and challenges of fiber optic splicing.

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Why Are Cable Installation Contractors Important?

Whether it is copper or fiber optic cables, proper installation and maintenance of these cables from a reputable cable installation company is critical for ensuring reliable and efficient communication networks. 

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National OnDemand’s Boteler profiled by New Republic Partners

Boteler’s profile is the latest in a series New Republic Partners is publishing about successful business leaders from various backgrounds who have taken their big ideas and put them in motion to create a positive impact in the world.  

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Cable Installation Technician Makes ‘Recession-proof’ list 

The hottest jobs in 2022 saw double-digit increases in wages, with some topping 14-30 percent wage growth, according to research from Payscale.com. These findings led to Payscale labeling these jobs as “recession-proof” because employers are spending more resources and money to fill these roles due to a void and increased competition. Among that list is a cable installation technician.

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Digital Divide: The Best Advice You Could Ever Get

It might be hard to believe it, but the United States has a problem throughout rural households and areas when it comes to high-speed internet connectivity and the digital divide.

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National OnDemand to Host live stream of Burlington, North Carolina Christmas Parade 

National OnDemand announced today that it plans to offer a free online stream of the annual Burlington, N.C. Christmas Parade.  The stream will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. EDT, November 19, 2022 on National OnDemand’s YouTube channel.

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Rapid Expansion in Chase City, VA for National OnDemand

National OnDemand announced today that it has opened an office in Mecklenburg County, V.A. The office space will be used as a central location for operations related to fiber construction for rural areas of southern Virginia.

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Broadband Networks Accelerate Internet Speeds and Quality of Life

Various issues in rural communities are finally being addressed thanks to high speed internet. Telehealth services offer solutions to people unable to get to a doctor’s office to see a professional, as well as getting their prescription drugs delivered if they don’t have a pharmacy. Educational resources empower people to accelerate their careers or simply better understand ongoing issues such as upcoming elections.

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Necessity Or Luxury: Why Farmers Need Broadband

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, with the help of broadband internet, farmers are predicted to generate $18 billion to $23 billion annually. However, most of rural America lacks access to broadband. Farmers without broadband rely on poor internet connections to track thousands of data points that ultimately affect their success.

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How Your Location Decides Your Internet Speed Results

Billions of people connect to the internet every day. In the United States, internet service providers offer what we need to connect. These providers usually have tiered options for customers that determine their maximum internet speed. Although these numbers are publicly accessible and can be seen on your bill, performing an internet speed test is usually the best way to see what internet speeds you are receiving.

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From no Internet to Blazing, High-Speed Internet … out in the ‘sticks!’ 

Mike, a recent National OnDemand customer, had a major problem. He was a successful digital marketer, but he lived in the rural south with no access to high-speed internet when he was away from work. It’s hard to work outside the office with no connection. The crazy part is that Mike managed this technical disadvantage for a decade.  

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Fiber Splicing Training

Our fiber splicers are leading professionals in the telecommunications industry. Our fiber splicing training program acts as the catalyst to facilitate rapid growth in our splicers, turning inexperienced and driven people into top-of-the-line splicers in just a few short weeks.

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National OnDemand ‘raises the bar’ in hulking delivery Near Houston

National OnDemand partnered with Mid-South Electric and Deep South Crane and Rigging to prevent network outages during a massive delivery from BWFS Industries. Residents living on the outskirts of Houston, Texas may have witnessed crews of trucks transporting a gargantuan piece of shining equipment through their communities.

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National OnDemand bolsters fiber construction capabilities through Unified Utility Alliance acquisition

National OnDemand has acquired Unified Utility Alliance, Inc. (UUA), a leader in fiber optic cable construction headquartered in London, Kentucky. The acquisition will accelerate National OnDemand’s geographic growth and augment its fiber construction labor force as it continues to be a premiere provider of Fiber, Wireless, Energy and Technology services in the United States.

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