Tag: GCI

Ahead of schedule, GCI turns on 5 new cell towers in Sitka

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 2, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

GCI turned on five new cell towers in Sitka just before New Years, at least a full week ahead of schedule. The Alaska-based telecommunications company struck a deal with the Sitka Electric Department, which invested $300,000 installing the 60-foot towers -- but only GCI customers will benefit initially. Read More

An unusual partnership, Sitka’s utility installs GCI cell towers

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 2, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

In what the parties are calling a unique public-private partnership, the Sitka Electric Department has just installed five new cell phone towers -- on behalf of wireless service provider GCI. The deal could help shave Sitkans’ electric bills by around $2-million over the next 20 years.Read More

Damaged cable disrupts Sitka’s internet, wireless service

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 13, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

Telecommunication services to Sitka and Angoon were disrupted early Thursday morning (7-13-17) when the fiber optic cable serving those communities was damaged. Service should be restored within 24 hours. Read More

Internet issues traced to broken equipment

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 17, 2016 | Local News

Sitka experienced a few outages this weekend that severed power and Internet access. Read More

United Way partners with Sitka non-profits

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 14, 2016 | Local News

Representatives from United Way spoke at the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Sitka on Wednesday (10-12-16). The national organization supports nonprofits across the country, by partnering with local businesses to give money and volunteers. Read More

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