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September 12, 2019 — Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc.today announced its commitment to National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), held annually in October, by signing up as a Champion andjoininga growing global effort to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy. NCSAM is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations…

AUGUST 29, 2019-The Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Board of Trustees recently awarded a contract for the construction of new fiber optic cable facilities located within the rural telephone exchange area(s) of Crescent and Orlando, Oklahoma.  Cable construction is expected to start in Crescent on September 9, 2019 with an expected completion date of November 2020. …

VICI, OKLAHOMA-AUGUST, 2019– Pioneer Cellular welcomed Vici to its growing list of western Oklahoma communities it now serves, with the addition of Vici Wireless. The new cellular store located on 101 E Broadway, shares office space with Ball Insurance. The addition of Vici Wireless as an agent for Pioneer Cellular, brings the number of locations…

KINGFISHER, OK-MAY 14, 2019-Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc, has successfully completed the criteria to join MANRS, Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security.  This initiative, supported by the Internet Society, identifies internet providers that successfully demonstrate their commitment to internet routing safety by completing four core steps that aid in securing the world’s internet routing foundation. Internet…

APRIL 10, 2019-The Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Board of Trustees awarded the construction contract for Comanche and Loco exchanges for the federally funded A-CAM (Alternative Connect America Fund Model) program. The A-CAM program will provide Pioneer over $280 million over twelve years to build fiber optic networks to unserved and underserved locations in Pioneer’s 75…

FEBRUARY 22, 2019 – Pioneer, your local broadband provider is proud to announce a $52 million-dollar investment in Newcastle and Blanchard communities.  Since 2004, Pioneer has been building its fiber-optic network and currently serves 53% of the Newcastle exchange with high-speed fiber-optic Internet.  Newcastle, currently #4 on the list of fastest growing cities in Oklahoma,…