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Entries by Jessi Cain
FCC Opens Emergency Broadband Benefit
May 12, 2021| Today, Optic Communications announced it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for … Continue reading
Optic Communications Celebrates Being Named a Smart Rural Community Provider
The community of Columbus today announced that Optic Communications was recently named a Smart Rural CommunitySM (SRC) provider by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. SRC is a national network of communities powered by innovative rural broadband providers that are building a … Continue reading
Guide to TV
We know that moving away from traditional cable is not easy. We want to help our customers as they move to a new viewing option! We created this page as a point of reference to help you through the transition. … Continue reading
Community Cable Television Meetings Rescheduled
Optic Communications/Columbus Telephone Company has rescheduled their community meetings to discuss their transition away from cable television. The new meetings will take place at: Loma Linda City Hall-Sept. 30 at 6pm Columbus Community Building- Oct. 8-9 at 6pm The … Continue reading
Optic Communications wins Internet Service Provider Award!
Optic Communications was recently recognized as one of the Top 3 Fastest Internet Providers in the State of Kansas in their Small Provider Category. Optic is honored to receive this award as a testament to the hard work of our … Continue reading
General Manager Update-June 15, 2020
Columbus Telephone Company/Optic Communications is sad to announce that we will no longer be offering cable television service as of December 31, 2020. In order to compete in our industry, we must change to better suit the needs of our … Continue reading
COVID-19 Update-May 1st
May 1, 2020 Following the announcement from Governor Kelly yesterday evening, we wanted to inform our customers of our plan to reopen. Starting on Monday, May 4th, we will reopen our office with full staff. While our office will … Continue reading
COVID-19 Update-April 14th
In accordance with FCC regulations, Optic Communications will not be disconnecting customers for non-payment until May 15th, 2020. Please note that it is possible that this date will be extended further. While we are not disconnecting customers at this time, … Continue reading
A Letter From Our General Manager
April 7, 2020 Dear Optic Customers, During this time of unprecedented uncertainty, all of us here at Optic Communications are concerned about our families, colleagues, customers, and many friends that make up our community. Our office is currently closed, but … Continue reading