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Schurz Broadband Group Taps Otava to Deliver Managed Cloud Services and Data Protection Solutions to Broadband Customers
Mishawaka, Ind., September 25, 2025 – Schurz Broadband Group (SBG) today announced that it is now offering world-class data protection and managed cloud services to its broadband business customers through its sister company, Otava. As the strategic provider of data...
Orbitel Upgrades Internet Speeds for Most Customers at No Extra Cost
Orbitel is saying “thank you” to its loyal customers in a big way. September 23, 2025 (Maricopa, AZ) Effective immediately, most Orbitel customers are enjoying faster internet speeds — automatically upgraded at no additional cost and with no change to their monthly...
Schurz Communications Appoints John Schurz as Senior Vice President of People and Culture
Schurz Communications Appoints John Schurz as Senior Vice President of People and Culture Mishawaka, Indiana (September 16, 2025) – Schurz Communications, Inc. (“Schurz”) today announced that John Schurz has been appointed as Senior Vice President (SVP) of People and...
Franklin Dunn Schurz Jr., Longtime CEO and Chairman Emeritus of Schurz Communications, Community and Education Advocate, Dies at 94
A lifelong leader in journalism, Schurz dedicated decades to strengthening local media, advancing education opportunities, and fostering civic engagement. Two generations in the family business: Franklin Schurz, Sr. (third generation, front row); Franklin Schurz, Jr.,...
Schurz Communications Launches Schurz Broadband Group to Accelerate Community-Focused Fiber Broadband Growth
Schurz Communications Launches Schurz Broadband Group to Accelerate Community-Focused Fiber Broadband Growth Mishawaka, Ind., July 30, 2025 – Schurz Communications, Inc. (“Schurz”) today announced the formation of Schurz Broadband Group (SBG), a new division designed...
Schurz Communications Appoints John Smarrella as General Counsel
Schurz Communications Appoints John Smarrella as General Counsel MISHAWAKA, Ind., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schurz Communications, Inc. (“Schurz”) today announced that John Smarrella, Esq. has been appointed as General Counsel, effective July 28, 2025. As...
FLIGHT FIBER Connects Taneytown to the Future
FLIGHT FIBER Connects Taneytown to the Future Antietam delivers 5 Gig - Carroll County's Fastest Broadband Hagerstown, MD – July 16, 2025 – The digital future has arrived in Taneytown! Antietam Broadband is pleased to announce the official launch of FLIGHT FIBER, a...
NKTelco Supercharges FLIGHT FIBER
NKTelco Supercharges FLIGHT FIBER More Speed. More Innovation. More Power to Connect New Knoxville, Ohio – July 15, 2025 — NKTelco, Ohio’s hometown broadband leader, is once again redefining what is possible with internet service. With the launch of ultra-fast,...
Flight Fiber Expands to Manchester, MD!
FLIGHT FIBER by Antietam Broadband Expands to Manchester, MD Fastest Residential Internet Speeds in Carroll County Hagerstown, MD – May 13, 2025 – Manchester residents and businesses have entered a new era of ultra-fast reliable internet connectivity. The expansion of...
FLIGHT FIBER by Antietam Broadband Continues to Expand
FLIGHT FIBER by Antietam Broadband Continues to Expand 100% Fiber Investment Keeps Growing in Washington County Hagerstown, MD (April 10, 2025) – Antietam Broadband is expanding FLIGHT FIBER, its next-generation 100% fiber network, in Washington County. This upgrade...
Hiawatha Broadband Communications Appoints Dan Wigger as President and General Manager
Hiawatha Broadband Communications Appoints Dan Wigger as President and General Manager Dan Pecarina Retires After More than 25 Years of Service Winona, MN (March 17, 2025) – Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC) today announced that Dan Wigger has been...
Schurz Communications Appoints Austin Cook as Chief Financial Officer
Schurz Communications Appoints Austin Cook as Chief Financial Officer Mishawaka, Indiana (February 18, 2025)– Schurz Communications, Inc. (“Schurz”) today announced that Austin Cook has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Cook will oversee financial...
Antietam Broadband Appoints Chris Shipman to President and General Manager of Maryland Operations
Tony Heaton Retires After Nearly 35 Years of Service Hagerstown, Maryland (January 7, 2025) – Antietam Broadband today announced that Chris Shipman has been appointed to lead the company following the retirement of President and General Manager Tony Heaton, after...
NKTelco Completes Flight Fiber Expansion in Versailles
Multi-Gig Network Now Available to All Residents New Knoxville, Ohio, October 1, 2024: NKTelco, a leading regional broadband internet provider, recently completed the build out of Flight Fiber to Versailles in Darke County, Ohio. Flight Fiber is a 100% fiber network...
Schurz Communications’ Broadband Division Launches Flight Mobile Wireless Service
Flight Mobile Arrives! Schurz Communications’ Broadband Division Launches Flight Mobile Wireless Service Mishawaka, IN – September 19, 2024 – Schurz Communications is entering the mobile market by launching Flight Mobile, an affordable 5G service at their broadband...
