Alaska Communications

Industry Veteran Jeff Vogt joins Alaska Communications as Chief Operating Officer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 4, 2024

Alaska Communications , a leading connectivity solutions provider to the Alaska consumer and business markets, is pleased to welcome industry leader Jeff Vogt as chief operating officer.

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  • Alaska Communications , a leading connectivity solutions provider to the Alaska consumer and business markets, is pleased to welcome industry leader Jeff Vogt as chief operating officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304106777/en/
    Pictured: Jeff Vogt.
  • I’m excited to welcome Jeff to the Alaska Communications team.”
    “I’m thrilled to join Matt and the team at Alaska Communications,” said Vogt.
  • I’m looking forward to delivering acceleration of the company’s growth plans to bring fiber connectivity and services to Alaska.”

More Than 25,000 Alaskans Get Access to High-Speed Internet Thanks to Alaska Communications

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130813623/en/
    An Alaska Communications technician installs service.
  • “One of the reasons I joined Alaska Communications is because of the tremendous opportunity we have to improve Alaskans’ lives by providing affordable, reliable broadband,” said Matt McConnell, Alaska Communications president and CEO.
  • “It’s hard to imagine life without reliable internet, but for many Alaskans, especially in rural areas, it has been the status quo.
  • Among these investments is Alaska Communications’ state of the art fiber to the home network, which currently delivers the fastest upload speeds in Alaska.

McConnell Named President and CEO of Alaska Communications

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 20, 2023

The Alaska Communications board of directors has named Matthew (Matt) McConnell president and chief executive officer.

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  • The Alaska Communications board of directors has named Matthew (Matt) McConnell president and chief executive officer.
  • He brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial and corporate experience to Alaska Communications.
  • “This is an exciting time for Alaska Communications,” McConnell said.
  • McConnell and his wife look forward to moving from Boulder, Colorado to Anchorage, Alaska.

Tanana Chiefs Conference Awarded $35 Million Grant to Bring Broadband to Rural Alaska Villages

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

This week, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) was awarded a $35 million grant to install affordable, reliable high-speed broadband in three underserved TCC communities.

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  • This week, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) was awarded a $35 million grant to install affordable, reliable high-speed broadband in three underserved TCC communities.
  • “The lack of reliable connectivity perpetuates disparities in education, healthcare, economic opportunities and social well-being for our people,” said Brian Ridley, Chief and Chairman, Tanana Chiefs Conference.
  • “USDA Rural Development works alongside Tribes, municipalities, and telecommunication companies to connect remote and rural communities to high-speed internet,” said USDA Rural Development State Director for Alaska Julia Hnilicka.
  • “We’re honored to expand our work with Tanana Chiefs Conference to provide the technical expertise and experience building, operating and maintaining critical broadband infrastructure,” said Kathleen Redmond, Vice President Strategy and Operations, Alaska Communications.

Alaska Communications Announces Death of President and CEO, Bill Bishop

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Alaska Communications president and CEO, Bill Bishop, died June 13.

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  • Alaska Communications president and CEO, Bill Bishop, died June 13.
  • Originally from North Pole, Bishop joined Alaska Communications 19 years ago, serving in a variety of sales and executive roles.
  • “On behalf of myself and the entire Alaska Communications Board and management team at ATN, I offer my, and our, condolences and deepest sympathies to Bill’s family, and to his friends and colleagues,” said Michael Prior, chairman, Alaska Communications.
  • During this time, the Alaska Communications board of directors appointed Jim McCarley interim CEO.

Alaska Communications Board Names Jim McCarley Interim CEO

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 14, 2023

The Alaska Communications board of directors has appointed Jim McCarley to act in the role of interim CEO on a temporary basis.

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  • The Alaska Communications board of directors has appointed Jim McCarley to act in the role of interim CEO on a temporary basis.
  • “Our colleague, Bill Bishop, president and CEO, is taking a leave-of-absence to focus on his health as he receives cancer treatment, and we all send our best wishes for his health and recovery,” said Michael Prior, chairman of the board, Alaska Communications.
  • “He will focus on listening to employees, customers and community leaders as he comes on board with our company.”
    McCarley and his wife will relocate to Anchorage during his time as interim CEO.
  • McCarley will officially join Alaska Communications April 24.

More Alaskans Will Receive Alaska’s Fastest Home Internet In 2023

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

After successfully piloting fiber to the home in 2022, Alaska Communications is significantly expanding service footprint to reach 14,000 more Alaska families in 2023.

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  • After successfully piloting fiber to the home in 2022, Alaska Communications is significantly expanding service footprint to reach 14,000 more Alaska families in 2023.
  • It’s no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a need-to-have to participate in today’s world.
  • The Alaska FiberOptic Project will connect up to 20 communities along the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers with fiber internet, creating new opportunities for rural Alaskans.
  • Residents in the served communities will receive Gigabit speeds through a fiber connection, with pricing that equals Alaska Communications’ rates in urban areas.

Alaska Communications Expands Broadband Availability and Speed in Alaska’s Interior

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

In 2022, almost 5,000 homes in Alaska’s Interior region gained access to new broadband connectivity thanks to Alaska Communications’ network expansion.

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  • In 2022, almost 5,000 homes in Alaska’s Interior region gained access to new broadband connectivity thanks to Alaska Communications’ network expansion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230208005014/en/
    Pictured: Fort Wainwright family housing equipped with an Alaska Communications receiver.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It’s hard to imagine life without reliable internet at a price consumers can afford,” said Mark Ayers, Alaska Communications chief technology officer.
  • Alaska Communications completed upgrades to its network on Fort Wainwright with availability in more than 1,200 homes on the installation.

Powerfleet Appoints Seasoned Executive David Wilson as Chief Financial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 4, 2023

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PWFL), a global leader of Internet of Things (IoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that optimize the performance of mobile assets and resources to unify business operations, has appointed David Wilson as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PWFL), a global leader of Internet of Things (IoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that optimize the performance of mobile assets and resources to unify business operations, has appointed David Wilson as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Wilson brings more than 20 years of executive leadership and finance experience in both the public and private markets.
  • “I am excited to welcome David to our leadership team,” said Steve Towe, Chief Executive Officer, Powerfleet.
  • “As a seasoned financial executive, David brings a strong background in the business-to-business (B2B) SaaS arena and significant international experience along with a superb track record of delivering results.

Rainier Connect Announces Transaction with Palisade Infrastructure


TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rainier Connect and Palisade Infrastructure ("Palisade") have entered into an agreement whereby Palisade, on behalf of its managed funds, will acquire 100% of the equity interests in Mashell, Inc., the parent company of Rainier Connect (the "Transaction"). Palisade will take on both the ownership and operations of Rainier Connect, including Rainier Connect's rights and obligations under the Click! Business Transaction Agreement with Tacoma Power.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rainier Connect and Palisade Infrastructure ("Palisade") have entered into an agreement whereby Palisade, on behalf of its managed funds, will acquire 100% of the equity interests in Mashell, Inc., the parent company of Rainier Connect (the "Transaction").
  • Palisade will take on both the ownership and operations of Rainier Connect, including Rainier Connect's rights and obligations under the Click!
  • Brian Haynes, President & CEO of Rainier Connect said, "Rainier Connect has a proud history of serving communities for over 100 years.
  • Mike Reynolds, Managing Director, Americas, Palisade Infrastructure said, "Palisade is pleased to partner with Rainier Connect in this Transaction.