Beaver Island Michigan

Good morning, I wanted to up date everyone on a couple of items. 1. DSL expansion project is coming along very well. We are expecting to finalize our work this month, which means we should be able to make DSL available to you sometime in March. Finally, you will be able to receive the service you've...

Yes, you would be able to get DSL when it is launched. Thank you - Chad.

Folks, I checked into the status of the project this morning. We are still on target for the March launch as previously discussed. We have received the new microwave and are currently installing it. However, we will still need to install the new backhaul, conduct our testing, convert all current cus...

31335 West Side Drive would be able to recieve DSL as soon as it becomes available in your area, which we believe to be March.

You area will be covered in March when the upgrade is complete. However, DSL is not available to you prior.

I believe there is a waiting list within our Customer Relationship Management Software at corporate. I know we used to keep a list at the central office as well. I'm guessing most of you are already on it. Nevertheless, we really do not need to keep you on the list. When it is available in March eve...

The DSA's are throughout the market. They were placed in the field based on the strategic layout of the plant back when it we put into use. The following is a basic list of locations, which you can probably identify. Slop Town Redding's Trail Green's Bay Lighthouse Kilty's Point Sand Bay Central Off...

Sure, it is from the DSA or Central Office. Donegal Bay is served from the Central Office. Therefore, the 18,000 feet is measured from the central office, which is in the harbor district. Other residents would be measured from the DSA in which they are served. We have 6 DSA's plus the CO in operatio...

I'm sorry, but I do not have a map that is for public use. However, I'll do some checking for you. I know that some homes are outside of the 18,000 foot mark in the Donegal Bay area. That is the area we applied for stimulus funding. Aside from Donegal Bay, I do not know of any others outside of the ...

I wanted to provide an update of the DSL expansion project for your review. I apologize for all of the different messages you have been receiving from different sources. Hopefully I will be able to provide some clarity. DSL equipment has been installed in all of the DSA's on the island. When this eq...

Yes, you are able to switch your current service with TDS into the new bundle rate packages. Thank you for your interest.

Chad Mix
TDS, Market Manager

TDSâ?¢ offers satellite TV services on Beaver Island
Bundled with TDSâ?? phone and DSL, triple play savings up to $600 over two years.


For more information contact:
Cindy Tomlinson, Associate Manager â?? PR
TDS Telecommunications Corp.
608-664-4471 / cindy.tomlinson@tdstelecom.com


(Sept. 18, 2009) â?? Whether itâ??s re-runs, football, or the newest episodes of The Office, Beaver Island residents can catch all the action on DISH Network® Digital Satellite TV from TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDSâ?¢). Bundling DISH with TDSâ?? phone and high speed broadband services can generate huge consumer savings, up to $600 over two years.

â??We have technicians on the Island right now,â?￾ says Chad Mix, market manager for TDS, â??ready to connect customers to the DISH.â?￾

For a limited time, DISH installation fees have been reduced to $49.99.

Digital satellite TV offers residents:
â?¢ A choice in the number of channels; choose from basic, expanded, and premium packages
â?¢ Local channels (where available)
â?¢ Pay-Per-View and DVR options
â?¢ Channels in High Definition

As was previously reported, Beaver Island residents and businesses can choose from 1.5Mb and 3Mb.

For more information, or to learn which communications package is right for you, visit www.tdstelecom.com/dish or call 1-888-CALL-TDS (888-225-5837).

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Just a reminder, TDS is moving along with the High-Speed Internet expansion on Beaver Island. An exact timeline still has not been established. However, the entire Island will be able to receive High-Speed Internet via DSL sometime this summer.

We are deploying a larger capacity microwave, which will accommodate the increased bandwidth. How are you planning to get the "backbone" to the island for your wireless initiative?

Hello Beaver Island, This is Chad Mix from TDS Telecom. I wanted to update everyone to the status of expanded DSL on the Island. Right now, TDS is planning a conversion of the entire Island to DSL. This conversion will take a bit longer than the first two as a result of adding additional capacity to...