Category Archives: Announcements

EBB Program

What is the Emergency broadband benefit program?https://www.getemergencybroadband.org How do I qualify?https://www.getemergencybroadband.org/do-i-qualify/ How do I apply for the benefit?https://www.getemergencybroadband.org/how-to-apply/ How do I get the discount applied to my account?https://www.getemergencybroadband.org/how-to-apply/ EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT FAQ •When will my discount start? •After you’ve received formal approval from USAC, it is imperative that you contact Bloomingdale Communications.  Within 72 hours […]

Federal Universal Service Fund Fee Increase Notice Effective April 1, 2021

Dear Bloomingdale Communications Customer, Beginning April 1, 2021 there will be an increase to the Federal Universal Service Fund fee assessed on your Bloomingdale Communications telephone service.   What is the Federal Universal Service Fund Fee? Universal service is money collected from telecommunications companies that is dedicated to fulfilling the goals of universal service programs. […]

Annual 12 Days of Christmas

Our annual 12 Days of Christmas drawing will begin on December 9, 2020. Every business day from December 9 until Christmas Eve December 24, we will draw one lucky winner for that day’s corresponding prize. Entries will be handled different this year; All active Bloomingdale Communications customers will automatically receive an entry. Daily winners will […]

ReConnect Funding-Round 2

It’s official! Bloomingdale Communications’ subsidiary Southwest Michigan Communications has been awarded 50% Grant/50% Loan funds as part of the USDA’s investment in rural broadband. These funds will allow us to bring fiber to the home service in unserved and underserved areas of Van Buren & Allegan Counties. Full press release: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/10/21/trump-administration-invests-101-million-high-speed-broadband-rural Trump Administration Invests $10.1 […]

Bloomingdale Communications is a Proud Member of ACA Connects

ACA Connects is dedicated to its members and the customers they serve, especially now amid the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, which has touched every corner of the United States and challenged every person, industry, government and anchor institution. Over the past few weeks, ACA Connects has striven to offer timely information and helpful resources related to […]