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Green Bay communications companies merge
Published October 16, 2008 - BizTimes Daily
In a merger of two Green Bay companies, Baycom Broadband, a provider of wireless communications solutions, has acquired TheGlobalNet, a wireless internet service provider.
The acquisition expands the Baycom Broadband Network to reach into an additional three counties and over 400 square miles of coverage throughout rural Wisconsin. TheGlobalNet has served customers in Brown, Manitowoc, Outagamie and Kewaunee counties.
"Our goal is simple; provide the most reliable high-speed wireless internet service available and give our customers the greatest, world-class support," said Baycom president Steve Elias. "This acquisition helps expand our service network with the potential to reach over 600,000 residents and businesses throughout the state."
Although high-speed internet is common in metro areas, many suburban and rural communities are still limited to slower dial-up connections. The Baycom service has created new opportunities for under-served rural communities and businesses to stay connected.
"The vision for our wireless network goes well beyond the high-speed internet we offer today," explained Rich Haslitt, Baycom's director of broadband services and network architect. "We can now offer customers a wide variety of innovative wireless solutions such as business internet backup, Voice over IP (VOIP) and wireless video security and monitoring solutions. Imagine your garage door sending you an e-mail because it was left open too long or a wireless camera sending you pictures of your property while you are on vacation … It's all possible with the Baycom Broadband network.”
