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Are you missing out on family time, educational opportunities, smooth business operations, and enjoyable activities due to unreliable electricity or broadband? Ensure a complete and secure life with dependable, affordable electricity through our Who We Are page. Explore our Home Internet page for lightning-fast fiber internet and phone services. Every connection matters to us! We cater to homes, farms, churches, schools, and businesses, striving to enhance lives. Your interest in our cooperative’s efforts to enrich lives is deeply appreciated. Stay updated through our Newsroom.

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  • Fiber News

    Start With Your Devices

    Call us to verify that you are on the best plan for your family or business. Upgrade today by calling (573) 321-9203
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    Dexter Bearcat Fall Community Homecoming Tailgate

    We had a great time on Friday, September 16th at the 2022 Dexter Bearcat Fall Community Homecoming Tailgate Party.
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    Add Personality to Email

    Give your next email some personality by adding your favorite emoji. They’re easy to access when you use these keyboard shortcuts!
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    Netflix Is Expanding Its Push Into Video Games, but Few Subscribers Are Playing Along.

    Netflix is expanding its push into video games, but few subscribers are playing along. Key Points Netflix plans to expand its video game catalog from 24 to 50 by year-end, marking a significant investment. Netflix’s mobile games have been downloaded 23.3 million globally, according to Apptopia. The app tracker estimates an average of 1.7 million […]
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    Advance Labor Day Parade -2022

    We had fun at the Local Advance Labor Day Parade on September 5, 2022. You will see lots of smiles in the video below.
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    Please Don’t Shoot Fiber!

    You may think you can’t hurt power lines, but a damaged mainline fiber could mean a loss of service for subscribers and hours to locate the issue. Good luck and stay safe hunters!
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    Benton Neighbor Day Parade

    We had a fantastic time at the Benton Neighbor Day Parade on September 3, 2022! Thank you for the GoSEMO Fiber chants, the smiles and hugs. See you next year.
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    We Need Your Help!

    We Need Your Help! Hunters please shoot smart and keep costs down. Thousands of dollars per year are spent repairing equipment, power lines, and fiber optic cables that have been struck by a stray shot. A stray shot can not only cause damage to ­equipment, it could be deadly to the shooter, and potentially interrupt […]
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    National Suicide Prevention Hotline

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted the ruling to establish “988” as the new, nationwide, three-digit phone number for the National Suicide Prevention hotline. This adoption will route phone calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Center in each state, transitioning from the current Lifeline number, (800) 273-8255. As a result, phone carriers are required […]