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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Ways Your Last Mile Partner Can Ensure Your Fiber Project’s Success
The last mile is where all the prior planning for a fiber project can result in a smooth, low-hassle high speed internet installation with a great end-user experience. Your last mile partner plays a key role that can be the difference between success and failure as you deliver the service to your end user. Here are some areas that make the biggest difference in the ultimate success of a fiber project.
National OnDemand Acquires Oklahoma-based J&S Communications, marking 16th Acquisition in Four Years
BURLINGTON, NC – National OnDemand, Inc. announced today it has acquired J&S Communications, a leader in Last Mile service delivery with offices in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The acquisition will accelerate National OnDemand’s geographic growth as it continues to be a premiere provider of Fiber, Wireless, Energy and Technology services in the U.S.
Blue Point Forms Local Partnership with Platform Investment in National OnDemand
CHARLOTTE, N.C. / December 14, 2021 / Blue Point Capital Partners has made a platform investment in National OnDemand, a Burlington, N.C.-based communication and utility infrastructure service provider to the U.S. fiber, wireless, energy and technology sectors.
National OnDemand Acquires TK Telecom Construction
BURLINGTON, NC – National OnDemand, Inc. announced on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of TK Telecom Construction (TK), a company providing construction, MDU and drop bury services in the Southeast region.
How to Become an Aerial Lineman: Skills and Training Tips
You may not have given much thought to what it takes for our beloved electronics like mobile phones, tablets, computers and gaming consoles to work. Streaming your favorite movie, browsing through YouTube, or sending memes to your friends can be done in seconds, with just the click of a button. High-speed internet exists thanks to skilled professionals who maintain telecommunication structures and install new fiber optic cables.
High-Speed Internet in a Post-Pandemic Life
For those of us who live in urban or suburban areas, navigating life without high-speed internet is truly unthinkable. How tough would life have been if the internet had not been around during the pandemic? Just a fair bit of research on previous pandemics will leave you feeling deeply grateful.
National OnDemand acquires A+ Communications
BURLINGTON, N.C. — National OnDemand, Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition of A+ Communications (“A+”), a company providing telecommunications services since its incorporation in 2001.
Fiber Optic Cables: Miles to Go in the Midst of Covid-19 Pandemic
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we have finally been at the receiving end of some hopeful news. With people slowly adjusting to the new normal, and restaurants and businesses resuming operations owing to the ease in lockdowns, worries that once pertained to the pandemic have started to wane. The more pressing issue now is that of joblessness.
How Our Fiber Projects Can Help Face EdTech Challenges
The term “digital divide” best describes the invisible yet very real wall that separates the students and teachers of rural America from the rest of the country
National OnDemand is Bringing Fiber to the Farm, and the Farm to the Future
The internet is now regarded as one of life’s necessities. With a phenomenon like the “Internet of Things” gaining popularity, having access to high-speed internet has become imperative to economic stability and growth within a region. While fiber optic cable has been laid across the US, and the country has embraced digital transformation…
How Social Lives of East Texans Will Soon Change
Almost 52% of Rural Residents across America use the internet, but they are not happy. While we munch on popcorn and binge-watching shows on Netflix using a high-speed internet connection, it is hard to imagine that rural Americans are still trying to get their dial-up internet to work to send an email.
What East Texans Can Expect After We Leave Town
One single click and the page loads instantly, allowing you to read this article. It’s all possible because of your high-speed broadband internet connection. However, things don’t happen this smoothly in East Texas. As technology gets deeply ingrained in our lives and the internet sprints ahead, rural customers of East Texas continue to lag behind.…