Rita AlexanderCampaign Owner
Thank you so much for your work and for your suggestions, Phyllis. We did a media release last week and there will be a two-page spread in the November member magazines (The Tennessee Magazine and the Kentucky Living magazine). We also plan to advertise and provide resources to our Zone Champions soon. If you're not already registered as a Zone Champion, please do! Again, thank you!
Phyllis Capps
I have shared through Facebook and text messages to as many as I can to get them to sign up so the Trenton South zone can get the needed number . I wished there was more advertising for it the only place I'm seeing anything is on Facebook and not everyone uses that. Like I've seen others state I would even be willing to put a sign in my yard to get the word out. The only internet I've had since living here for 7 years is my mobile phone and I'm limited on that. It would be nice to be able to lower my mobile phone bill. I'm so hoping we get it soon.
Rita AlexanderCampaign Owner
Mack, here's more info about how you can turn on the Zone Champion switch. Once you've signed in, you can click on "MY DASHBOARD." Next, look at the bottom right side of the screen for the "Want to be a Champion?" box. Select "Yes" and you're a Champion!
Rita AlexanderCampaign Owner
Mack, once a zone meets its goal, we estimate that: (1) it could take up to one month for board approval; (2) it could take up to two months for engineering; (3) it could take another three months for materials to arrive; and it could take up to six months to construct the fiber. So, the total process could take a year or longer from the time a zone reaches its participation requirement. The length of time before service can be provided also will depend on how near you are to a substation within a zone. We will start construction at the substation and once we have fiber to a member's home or business, we can go ahead and provide that member service.
You can sign back in and elect to be a Zone Champion. We appreciate your support and willingness to help make access to this essential service happen!
Mack P
I think this would be huge and great for this area (Fulton). Also, I also agree with what Mr. Joseph Lewis said in that it would be huge for the family and kids of not just Obion County, but all the sounding areas.
I think I may want to sign up to help try and get the word out, but didn't check the box anyway to change that?
Also, when a Zone meets it goal is their an estimate on how long it would take for the service to be up and running?
Praying Fulton meets its goal... 8)
Bill Dycus
You should mention online (IN BOLD PRINT) that if members wait too late to sign up, they will have to pay $200 instead of the current $20. That part sure got my attention. Wake up Newbern!!! Sign up NOW!!!
Mark Collier
Just want to let everyone know since I don't believe it says anywhere on here, but registering now will prevent members from having to pay a $200 connection/installation fee later on.
Rita AlexanderCampaign Owner
Thanks for your support and suggestion, Kelly. We're considering lots of ways we can get the word out and the mail delivered via our post offices is certainly one of them. In fact, we're hoping that most of our members will see the two-page spread in upcoming November and December member publications (The Tennessee Magazine and the Kentucky Living magazine). These are mailed each month to all of our members' homes. Still, we agree wholeheartedly with you that we will need to use a variety of mediums to reach everyone. Again, thanks so much for reaching out to us!
Kelly Mollica
I want the 100 Mbps internet YESTERDAY. I am DESPERATE for it. But as much as I’d like to, I don’t have time to get out and knock on doors on Gibson EMC’s behalf to get people to sign up. I’m betting there are many people in my area (Three Way) who want better/faster internet service but they don’t know that Gibson EMC could potentially provide it if enough people sign up. Could you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE a THOUSAND TIMES PLEASE send out an announcement via snail mail? This way everyone will know about it. I didn’t know about it until I stumbled onto an article in the Jackson Sun. I didn’t hear about it from Gibson EMC, which is puzzling. I think you’re relying too much on word-of-mouth. I realize a mailing will cost money, but it’s the only way you’re going to reach close to 100% of the population.
Rita AlexanderCampaign Owner
Great question, Deanna. We set up the zones based on our substations and our communities. We also considered the miles of line within the zone and the number of members per mile of line. We used all of this information to arrive at the participation level we’d need for the fiber build-out to be financially feasible.
Daniel Bradford
Deana, The Newbern zone I know for sure is all outside of city limits and doesn't cover as much area as the Hornbeak zone. People are more spread out and there's fewer of them in the area. I'd say that's a pretty big factor in why there's fewer people required.
Dyer covers far less area than the Hornbeak zone and I'm fairly certain has a lower population.
Daniel Bradford
Deana, The Newbern zone I know for sure is all outside of city limits and doesn't cover as much area as the Hornbeak zone. People are more spread out and there's fewer of them in the area. I'd say that's a pretty big factor in why there's fewer people required.
Dyer covers far less area than the Hornbeak zone and I'm fairly certain has a lower population.
Deana Kendall
I was looking at the Zones in Registration progress and I see that Newbern and Dyer are at 17% and 18% of their goal and only need 280 and 243 more. Why then is Hornbeak zone at 15% and we still need 416 more. That doesn't sound fair. Why so may more required in that area?
Rita AlexanderCampaign Owner
Great, Roy! For others who are wondering about how many more sign ups are needed in your area, click on “Zones” and scroll down to see. The “Zones” tab is found on the Home or Main page.
Rita AlexanderCampaign Owner
Good morning, Kevin and William! We truly appreciate your willingness to help! Hope you've checked the box on the site to be Zone Champions. We're working on some resources we can provide and will be reaching out soon to this group! In the meantime, please continue spreading the word!
4:11PM October 25, 2017
Rita Alexander Campaign Owner
Thank you so much for your work and for your suggestions, Phyllis. We did a media release last week and there will be a two-page spread in the November member magazines (The Tennessee Magazine and the Kentucky Living magazine). We also plan to advertise and provide resources to our Zone Champions soon. If you're not already registered as a Zone Champion, please do! Again, thank you!
11:45AM October 25, 2017
Phyllis Capps
I have shared through Facebook and text messages to as many as I can to get them to sign up so the Trenton South zone can get the needed number . I wished there was more advertising for it the only place I'm seeing anything is on Facebook and not everyone uses that. Like I've seen others state I would even be willing to put a sign in my yard to get the word out. The only internet I've had since living here for 7 years is my mobile phone and I'm limited on that. It would be nice to be able to lower my mobile phone bill. I'm so hoping we get it soon.
4:56PM October 24, 2017
Rita Alexander Campaign Owner
Lottie, on the join.gibsonconnect site click on "Zones" and scroll down. Currently Alamo is at 10% of goal. Thank you!
4:47PM October 24, 2017
Rita Alexander Campaign Owner
Mack, here's more info about how you can turn on the Zone Champion switch. Once you've signed in, you can click on "MY DASHBOARD." Next, look at the bottom right side of the screen for the "Want to be a Champion?" box. Select "Yes" and you're a Champion!
3:23PM October 24, 2017
Lottie Wyrick
How can i find out how the Alamo zone is doing with sign ups?
12:27PM October 24, 2017
Rita Alexander Campaign Owner
Mack, once a zone meets its goal, we estimate that: (1) it could take up to one month for board approval; (2) it could take up to two months for engineering; (3) it could take another three months for materials to arrive; and it could take up to six months to construct the fiber. So, the total process could take a year or longer from the time a zone reaches its participation requirement. The length of time before service can be provided also will depend on how near you are to a substation within a zone. We will start construction at the substation and once we have fiber to a member's home or business, we can go ahead and provide that member service. You can sign back in and elect to be a Zone Champion. We appreciate your support and willingness to help make access to this essential service happen!
11:29PM October 23, 2017
Mack P
I think this would be huge and great for this area (Fulton). Also, I also agree with what Mr. Joseph Lewis said in that it would be huge for the family and kids of not just Obion County, but all the sounding areas. I think I may want to sign up to help try and get the word out, but didn't check the box anyway to change that? Also, when a Zone meets it goal is their an estimate on how long it would take for the service to be up and running? Praying Fulton meets its goal... 8)
6:57AM October 21, 2017
Rita Alexander Campaign Owner
Kenneth, there is no data limit.
10:43PM October 20, 2017
Kenneth Brooks
Question. Is there a data limit? I like the speed.
8:50PM October 20, 2017
Bill Dycus
You should mention online (IN BOLD PRINT) that if members wait too late to sign up, they will have to pay $200 instead of the current $20. That part sure got my attention. Wake up Newbern!!! Sign up NOW!!!
11:22AM October 20, 2017
Patrick Horner
Like Kelly's idea, a small letter included with the mailed monthly bills would go a long way to reaching members.
11:08AM October 20, 2017
Mark Collier
Just want to let everyone know since I don't believe it says anywhere on here, but registering now will prevent members from having to pay a $200 connection/installation fee later on.
9:34AM October 20, 2017
Rita Alexander Campaign Owner
Thanks for your support and suggestion, Kelly. We're considering lots of ways we can get the word out and the mail delivered via our post offices is certainly one of them. In fact, we're hoping that most of our members will see the two-page spread in upcoming November and December member publications (The Tennessee Magazine and the Kentucky Living magazine). These are mailed each month to all of our members' homes. Still, we agree wholeheartedly with you that we will need to use a variety of mediums to reach everyone. Again, thanks so much for reaching out to us!
8:17AM October 20, 2017
Kelly Mollica
I want the 100 Mbps internet YESTERDAY. I am DESPERATE for it. But as much as I’d like to, I don’t have time to get out and knock on doors on Gibson EMC’s behalf to get people to sign up. I’m betting there are many people in my area (Three Way) who want better/faster internet service but they don’t know that Gibson EMC could potentially provide it if enough people sign up. Could you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE a THOUSAND TIMES PLEASE send out an announcement via snail mail? This way everyone will know about it. I didn’t know about it until I stumbled onto an article in the Jackson Sun. I didn’t hear about it from Gibson EMC, which is puzzling. I think you’re relying too much on word-of-mouth. I realize a mailing will cost money, but it’s the only way you’re going to reach close to 100% of the population.
4:10PM October 19, 2017
Rita Alexander Campaign Owner
Great question, Deanna. We set up the zones based on our substations and our communities. We also considered the miles of line within the zone and the number of members per mile of line. We used all of this information to arrive at the participation level we’d need for the fiber build-out to be financially feasible.
3:34PM October 19, 2017
Daniel Bradford
Correction, Hornbeak has a far lower population than Dyer. lol
3:34PM October 19, 2017
Daniel Bradford
Deana, The Newbern zone I know for sure is all outside of city limits and doesn't cover as much area as the Hornbeak zone. People are more spread out and there's fewer of them in the area. I'd say that's a pretty big factor in why there's fewer people required. Dyer covers far less area than the Hornbeak zone and I'm fairly certain has a lower population.
3:34PM October 19, 2017
Daniel Bradford
Deana, The Newbern zone I know for sure is all outside of city limits and doesn't cover as much area as the Hornbeak zone. People are more spread out and there's fewer of them in the area. I'd say that's a pretty big factor in why there's fewer people required. Dyer covers far less area than the Hornbeak zone and I'm fairly certain has a lower population.
3:09PM October 19, 2017
Deana Kendall
I was looking at the Zones in Registration progress and I see that Newbern and Dyer are at 17% and 18% of their goal and only need 280 and 243 more. Why then is Hornbeak zone at 15% and we still need 416 more. That doesn't sound fair. Why so may more required in that area?
9:42AM October 19, 2017
Rita Alexander Campaign Owner
Great, Roy! For others who are wondering about how many more sign ups are needed in your area, click on “Zones” and scroll down to see. The “Zones” tab is found on the Home or Main page.
9:35AM October 19, 2017
Roy Sandefer
Found my answer
9:26AM October 19, 2017
Roy Sandefer
I am in the Gadsden zone. What is the minimum number of signups required in this zone to get a board vote? Roy Sandefer
11:50AM October 18, 2017
Rita Alexander Campaign Owner
Good morning, Kevin and William! We truly appreciate your willingness to help! Hope you've checked the box on the site to be Zone Champions. We're working on some resources we can provide and will be reaching out soon to this group! In the meantime, please continue spreading the word!
11:10AM October 18, 2017
Kevin Harrington
Rita way can my friends and I do to help on a more productive way? We are wanting to be a big part of helping.
10:31AM October 18, 2017
William Cornette
I would be happy to have a sign put up on my property along west Highway 21 to support this project.