MVTV Wireless Newly-completed Middle Mile Upgrade project brings reliability One of the best investments in recent years by MVTV wireless has been the Middle Mile Up ers to take better advantage of about six months "When you of the modern technology that is call, you can actually talk with a now used with agriculture real person. Their service is top- notch. They are so nice to deal The Middle Mile Upgrade, an effort to enhance speed and reli- ability of the wireless Internet provider, keeps getting better So, what is the Middle Mile Upgrade? Middle Mile Upgrade in the sum- mer of 2017, we have added new access points throughout our Garloff said her family made the decision to go with MVTV so ecifically in several could have a wireless secu areas within Nobles, Jackson, Cottonwood and Murray coun ties, to name a few," Foote said. rity camera at their purebred Goldendoodle dog kne Essentially, it is the backbone of the network which spans counties in Southwest Minnesota, Bringing fiber to the access point helps create more bandwidth up stream. That's good news to nearly 7,000 MVTV customers in an area that covers 30,000 square miles. Julie Foote Tabitha Garloff It is now easier than ever to broadcast a WIFI signal through MVTV and would highly reco mend it to anyone." Garloff said. TV Customer Wireless customer out a farm operation. Development "They pay an initial charge to Community support get the equipment in to lay down that network," Foote said. "But Meanwhile, MVTV continues to be recognized for the way it sup broadband needs continue to grow, MVTV has increased band have been able to take advantae width and added more services. ly fee, no additional monthly Ultimately, MVTV's customers thre is just one standard month ports the communities within of the system's 25 megabit-per- In the meantime, the firm contin charge" ues to offer unlimited data with "We continue to be a member owned cooperative that gives back to all of our communities, ond (Mbps) download plan n contracts and no hidden fees. An impressed customer "We have already seen custom ers move from traditionalTry t streaming devices," said Julie Foote, MVTV Wireless repre- sentative for customer service/ At the same time, the firm con Foote said. "We belong to several and businesses cal Chambers of Commerce A topic that sometimes comes ficient service. Many customers, and support activities like 4-H tinues to provide friendly and up is, what is offered to area such as Tabitha Garloff of rura and county fairs. We sponsor and Mt. Lake, have certainly noticed. participate in many social media t development. "People are farms and businesses? going online more and more for school projects and at-home bui breakfast clubs in which we get together and discuss how to use The faster speeds made avail "MVTV's customer service able through the Middle Mile sa technology to reach more custom Project have helped enable farm been an MVTV customer for Now serving even more locations within the Mountain Lake, Bergen and Odin Areas! Fast Local Support No Contracts Truly Unlimited Data RESIDENTIAL SPEEDS UP TO Leading the way in rural broadband internet service since 1999 MVTV Wireless is a non-profit cooperative that has been serving our members since 1960. We were one of the first to bring wireless internet services to rural Minnesota in 1999 and we continue to advance our network to meet our members needs. Come be a part of a local company that cares. lsTorta 20-564-4807 To Get Started! www.mvtvwireless.com internet provider