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10/30/2026

10/29/2026

WHY FIBER INTERNET vs LEO SATELLITE? (5 of 7)
Fiber internet is always the better choice. Here’s why:
Fiber internet provides the low latency needed for real-time performance.

LEO latency (the time it takes for data to travel from your device to a server and back via your internet connection) is typically five times that of fiber and varies widely because of the constant handoffs between satellites. This delay is a concern whether your're gaming, video calling, or working from home.

10/27/2026

WHY FIBER INTERNET vs LEO SATELLITE? (4 of 7)
Fiber internet is always the better choice. Here’s why:
Fiber delivers greater reliability and more consistent performance.

Buried fiber optic cables are not affected by rain, snow, clouds, or other obstructions, while LEO satellites can face outages or interference from storms, trees, or buildings.

10/22/2026

WHY FIBER INTERNET vs LEO SATELLITE? (3 of 7)
Fiber internet is always the better choice. Here’s why:
Fiber delivers dedicated bandwidth.

LEO internet utilizes a shared bandwidth model, meaning all users within a single satellite's footprint share the total available internet capacity. This could lead to reduced performance during peak usage hours.

Individual fiber broadband users have a direct connection.

10/19/2026

WHY FIBER INTERNET vs LEO SATELLITE? (2 of 7)
Fiber internet is always the better choice. Here’s why:
Fiber has faster available speeds.

Fiber internet can easily deliver symmetrical upload and download speeds of 1 Gbps or more—LEO internet is asymmetrical, and upload speeds are significantly slower than download speeds.

When you see 3 Rivers advertise a speed of 100 Mbps, it means upload and download are both 100 Mbps. When an LEO offers 100 Mbps, they are generally referring to download only. Upload speed may be important for folks who work from home, and other users as well.

10/14/2026

WHY FIBER INTERNET vs LEO SATELLITE? (1 of 7)
Fiber internet is always the better choice. Here’s why:
Fiber is built for your home, not beamed from space.

3 Rivers delivers broadband internet service using Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), the best technology available, linking co-op members to our world-class fiber optic network with a direct fiber connection to their individual homes or businesses.

LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites, such as those utilized by Starlink, send a signal to a dish from satellites orbiting from 500 to 1,200 miles above the Earth.

https://3rivers.net/internet-services

10/12/2026

2027 FRS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarship is available to any high school senior that receives local telecommunications service from 3 Rivers Communications. The applicant must be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school, have at least a “C” grade point average and express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation.

FRS now offers a scholarship for nontraditional students—adult learners enrolling in accredited undergraduate, college, or vocational programs for fall 2027, including those returning to school or balancing work and studies.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit frs.org/programs/youthprograms/scholarships to find a link to the application platform, Kaleidoscope. You must access the application via the Kaleidoscope link on the FRS website.

Apply by February 15, 2027 11:59 p.m. EST. One application qualifies you for all available scholarships.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST be a 3 Rivers member to be eligible for an FRS scholarship. To verify membership with 3 Rivers prior to completing the online form, you may contact Lisa Brady, Scholarship Coordinator for 3 Rivers, at 406-467-4132.

10/09/2026

🍁FALL TECH & CYBER SAFETY TIPS (7 of 7)
Give your tech a fall cleaning:Delete apps you don’t use, clean up old files, and check what apps have access to your information. A little digital housekeeping never hurts!

10/06/2026

Happy Customer Service Week! 👏

Shout out to our Customer Operations team, who are proud to serve the same communities where they live and work.

Thank you for your dedication to our members—we appreciate you!

10/06/2026

🍁FALL TECH & CYBER SAFETY TIPS (6 of 7)
Don’t use the same password everywhere: If someone gets one password, you don’t want them getting into everything else too.