Bloomingdale Communications

08/13/2026

UPDATE at 10:45PM: All repairs have been finalized and services have been restored. If your services did not come back up, you may want to do a simple power cycle of your router. If that doesn't help, please contact our 24/7 support at 269-521-7300. Thanks so much to the crews who worked so hard restoring service. Special thanks to our customers for your patience during this outage.

UPDATE at 5:39pm: Repair crews are actively working on this. Damage was less extensive than initially thought and we are hopeful that repairs will be completed later this evening. We will continue to provide updates.

IMPORTANT OUTAGE INFORMATION: As a result of a very serious fiber cable cut, we are seeing an outage in the area of ARLINGTON TOWNSHIP (north of Lawrence) that we serve within a few miles of the Arlington Township Hall. We have a crew that will be starting repairs soon. Due to the severity of the damage and the extensive repairs that it requires, we anticipate that the outage could last until the middle of the day tomorrow (08/14/2026). We will provide additional updates as we get them.

We are very sorry for this outage and the deeply apologize for the inconvenience and disruption.

08/11/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT🚨 — REWARD INCREASED: Fiber Vandalism Threatens Critical Infrastructure

Bloomingdale Communications is urgently requesting the community’s assistance following multiple deliberate acts of vandalism targeting our fiber‑optic network inside roadside pedestals.

These three separate incidents occurred in Northeastern Van Buren County, specifically within Pine Grove and Almena Townships, and have now escalated into a serious threat to public safety and essential services.

Police reports have been filed, and this investigation is active.

These attacks are not minor disruptions — they cripple vital fiber‑optic infrastructure, cutting off customers for unknown periods and forcing extensive emergency repairs. As a provider serving community anchor institutions, health care facilities, emergency services, and government entities, this damage puts the safety, connectivity, and well‑being of our entire region at risk.

💰 A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for these crimes.

If you have any information — no matter how small — please contact:

📞 Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department: 269‑657‑3101

Your vigilance matters. Your information could stop the next outage. Together, we must protect the infrastructure our community depends on every single day.

08/07/2026

🚨 Community Alert: Reward Offered in Fiber Vandalism Investigation 🚨

Bloomingdale Communications is seeking the community’s assistance regarding multiple instances of intentional damage to our fiber‑optic cable housed within roadside pedestals.

📍 Incident #1
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: Approximately 4:26 a.m.
Location: 28000 block of 28th Avenue, Paw Paw, MI

📍 Incident #2
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: Approximately 6:29 a.m.
Location: 32000 block of 28th Avenue, Paw Paw, MI

Police reports have been filed. An eyewitness reported seeing a white male driving a lifted truck with large wheels/tires at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Friday, August 7 near the second incident location.

These acts of vandalism disrupt critical fiber‑optic infrastructure, leaving customers without service for unknown periods while extensive repairs are made. As a provider serving community anchor institutions, health care facilities, and government entities, this damage directly impacts the safety and well‑being of our local community.

💰 A reward of $2,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for these crimes.

If you have any information regarding either incident, please contact:

📞 Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department: 269-657-3101
📞 Bloomingdale Communications: 269-521-7300

Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Together, we can help protect the infrastructure our community relies on every day.

08/06/2026

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07/22/2026

USDA RUS-ReConnect 5 Project Update: Thornapple Township Leaders Visit the Field

On July 8, 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting several officials from Thornapple Township for a firsthand look at our ReConnect 5 construction work. Taking them into the field gave them a clearer understanding of just how much planning, precision, and effort goes into building fiber‑optic infrastructure in rural communities.

Support from local government and community leaders is a huge part of making projects like this possible — from funding and permitting to ensuring a smooth customer experience. Every leader pictured has played a meaningful role in moving ReConnect 5 forward.

We’ve been working with the Barry County Broadband Expansion Committee since 2020, and seeing their excitement as this project comes to life has been incredible. Delivering on our commitments is one of our core values, and ReConnect 5 is another example of how we continue to prove that every day.

Group photo courtesy of the Office of Congressman John Moolenaar

07/10/2026

This is a great article about rural broadband and how local companies like Bloomingdale Communications and Nex-tech are continuing to work to bring great fiber internet service to rural areas.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/183fFu4z6k/

Reliable internet isn’t just about speed, it’s about opportunity. Across rural America, fiber broadband is helping communities move forward with confidence.

07/02/2026

In observance of Independence Day, Our Office(s) will be closed on Friday July 3, 2026.

06/18/2026

The Foundation for Rural Service and Bloomingdale Communications are seeking applicants for the Community Grant Program.

As part of FRS’ ongoing commitment to rural communities across the country, FRS offers aid to communities served by NTCA members through its annual Community Grant Program. These grants are designed to provide support to a variety of local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America.

If your community has a qualifying project, let us know! We’d love the opportunity to help!

https://www.frs.org/programs/grant-program/community-grant

06/10/2026

📢 Without further ado… we’re excited to unveil BCI’s newly improved website!

🥅Our goal was to create a cleaner, more user‑friendly experience while maintaining the simplicity that reflects who we are.

🤩We hope our current and future customers enjoy everything the new site has to offer.

➡️Check it out:
www.bloomingdalecom.com

06/08/2026

Why Fiber Always Wins 🏆