Hawaiian Telcom

Nexstar and Hawaiian Telcom Reach Multi-year Distribution Agreement

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and Hawaiian Telcom today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement covering Nexstar’s three local television stations serving Hawaii, national cable news network, NewsNation, and the company’s digital network, Rewind TV.

Key Points: 
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and Hawaiian Telcom today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement covering Nexstar’s three local television stations serving Hawaii, national cable news network, NewsNation, and the company’s digital network, Rewind TV.
  • The agreement means that thousands of Hawaiian Telecom subscribers will once again be able to enjoy Nexstar’s high-quality national and local content without interruption, including their favorite network entertainment programming, Women’s World Cup soccer matches, and the in-depth local news, weather and sports coverage provided by KHON-TV, KHON2 and KHII-TV.
  • Financial terms of the agreement we not disclosed.

Hawaiian Telcom Signs Agreement With Nexstar Media Inc.

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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Hawaiian Telcom is pleased to have reached an agreement with Nexstar Media Inc. (Nexstar) to restore KHON2 (FOX), KHII (MyNetwork), NewsNation and other networks to the channel lineup today.

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  • Hawaiian Telcom is pleased to have reached an agreement with Nexstar Media Inc. (Nexstar) to restore KHON2 (FOX), KHII (MyNetwork), NewsNation and other networks to the channel lineup today.
  • On July 5, Hawaiian Telcom filed a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) complaint against Nexstar after the broadcaster failed to meaningfully extend its retransmission consent agreement during active negotiations, which resulted in five broadcast channels and one cable network going dark.
  • When the prior agreement expired on June 30, 2023, even though both parties were actively negotiating, Nexstar refused to provide an adequate extension that would allow both parties sufficient time to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement.
  • Earlier this week, Hawaiian Telcom amended its FCC complaint against Nexstar after the two companies reached an agreement, including financial terms, but Nexstar refused to sign unless Hawaiian Telcom withdrew its original complaint and agreed not to file future complaints against the broadcaster.

Hawaiian Telcom Files Federal Communications Commission Complaint Against Nexstar Media Inc.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Hawaiian Telcom has filed a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) complaint against Nexstar Media Inc. (Nexstar) regarding a failure to extend its retransmission consent agreement during active negotiations, which resulted in five broadcast channels and one cable network going dark.

Key Points: 
  • Hawaiian Telcom has filed a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) complaint against Nexstar Media Inc. (Nexstar) regarding a failure to extend its retransmission consent agreement during active negotiations, which resulted in five broadcast channels and one cable network going dark.
  • Hawaiian Telcom continues to negotiate with Nexstar to maintain reasonable rate increases and, ultimately, keep customer costs manageable.
  • “Nexstar is using its market power to unjustifiably raise prices far beyond what is reasonable,” said Filifotu Vaai, Vice President of Consumer Products and Sales at Hawaiian Telcom.
  • Nexstar’s stations will remain unavailable for Hawaiian Telcom customers until a new agreement is reached or the agreement is extended.

altafiber expects to complete Gallatin County fiber build in First Quarter of 2023

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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altafiber announced today that it anticipates completing the fiber build in Gallatin County in the first quarter of 2023.

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  • altafiber announced today that it anticipates completing the fiber build in Gallatin County in the first quarter of 2023.
  • altafiber has invested more than $1.5 billion into expanding its fiber network in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana since 2010.
  • The companys fiber network delivers gigabit Internet speeds that are essential for individuals to access education, employment, and healthcare opportunities.
  • We are excited to connect our residents and businesses to the world of fiber, said Gallatin County Judge Executive Ryan Morris.

altafiber Commits to 40% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction by 2030, Releases Emissions Inventory Report For 2021

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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altafiber commits to a 40% emissions reduction by 2030, a target in alignment with the objectives of the Paris Climate Accord to limit global warming to 1.5-degrees Celsius.

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  • altafiber commits to a 40% emissions reduction by 2030, a target in alignment with the objectives of the Paris Climate Accord to limit global warming to 1.5-degrees Celsius.
  • altafiber also publicly released its greenhouse gas emissions inventory for 2021, which will form its baseline for reductions.
  • Truly reducing our emissions is at the heart of what we do at altafiber, said Tom Simpson, Chief Operating Officer of altafiber.
  • Moving forward, altafiber is formulating unique climate action plans for its Cincinnati-based business, altafiber, and its Hawaii-based business, Hawaiian Telcom.

Rob Shema joins altafiber as Director – Government Affairs & Business Development

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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altafiber is pleased to announce that Rob Shema is joining the organization as Director Government Affairs & Business Development.

Key Points: 
  • altafiber is pleased to announce that Rob Shema is joining the organization as Director Government Affairs & Business Development.
  • Mr. Shema most recently served as CEO of Com Net (CNI) and Independents Fiber Network (IFN), headquartered in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
  • While at CNI/IFN, Mr. Shema led efforts to expand service offerings over their regional fiber network on a wholesale and commercial basis.
  • Rob also spent 9 years with Comcast in various roles (Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Marketing and Programming).

altafiber Closes Acquisition of Agile Networks

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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altafiber announced today that it has closed on its acquisition of Agile Network Builders, LLC (Agile), the Canton, Ohio-based company that leases wireless infrastructure assets to third parties and provides connectivity through hybrid fiber wireless data networks in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

Key Points: 
  • altafiber announced today that it has closed on its acquisition of Agile Network Builders, LLC (Agile), the Canton, Ohio-based company that leases wireless infrastructure assets to third parties and provides connectivity through hybrid fiber wireless data networks in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
  • Agile, formerly a subsidiary of American Tower Corporation, designs, builds, and manages wireless infrastructure assets and data networks.
  • altafiber has a long history and progressive experience in providing and managing large and complex wireline and wireless solutions.
  • Agile has a long history of leveraging partnerships and network design expertise to bring value to our customers, said Kyle Quillen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Agile.

Butler Rural Electric Cooperative, altafiber Expand Partnership to Provide Access to 5,000 Addresses in Butler, Preble, Montgomery Counties

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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Butler Rural Electric Cooperative and altafiber partnered in 2020 to bring fiber-based Internet to approximately 2,000 member locations, along with the cooperatives substations and switching equipment.

Key Points: 
  • Butler Rural Electric Cooperative and altafiber partnered in 2020 to bring fiber-based Internet to approximately 2,000 member locations, along with the cooperatives substations and switching equipment.
  • The expanded partnership announced today will extend altafibers network to the remaining 2,800 Butler Rural Electric Cooperative member addresses.
  • In addition, altafiber will also build fiber to 2,200 addresses in these counties that are not part of the Butler Rural Electric Cooperative.
  • Butler Rural Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative located in Oxford, Ohio.

altafiber Launches Bell Charitable Foundation, Will Award $150,000 of Inaugural Grants in July to Celebrate 150 Years in Community

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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The Bell Charitable Foundation grants will fund programs that address the needs of the underserved; promote connectivity via digital equity; and improve the health of citizens in the communities served by altafiber and its family of companies.

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  • The Bell Charitable Foundation grants will fund programs that address the needs of the underserved; promote connectivity via digital equity; and improve the health of citizens in the communities served by altafiber and its family of companies.
  • The Bell Charitable Foundation will award grants on a quarterly basis.
  • To celebrate the Bell Charitable Foundations launch, altafiber is inviting U.S.-based nonprofits to apply for a total of $150,000 in grants a number that honors the companys nearly 150 years of service to the community.
  • The Bell Charitable Foundation will award this first round of grants in July.

Actifai Continues Rapid Expansion in Partnership with Hawaiian Telcom

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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"Hawaiian Telcom has always been committed to serving our community", said Su Shin, President and General Manager of Hawaiian Telcom.

Key Points: 
  • "Hawaiian Telcom has always been committed to serving our community", said Su Shin, President and General Manager of Hawaiian Telcom.
  • "Our partnership with Actifai continues our legacy as a community-focused technology leader, bringing state-of-the-art AI tools for our customer service professionals that will help them to meet our customers' needs."
  • "We're thrilled to be working with a dynamic operator like Hawaiian Telcom," said Ned Brody, acting CEO of Actifai.
  • With employees statewide sharing a commitment to innovation and a passion for delivering superior service, Hawaiian Telcom is proud to be Hawaii's Technology Leader.