THE DALLES — Gorgeous Broadband, a new community-owned internet service provider, was recently introduced for residents of the Mid-Columbia region of Washington and Oregon. Built and owned by QLife Network, the new system launched on Sept. 22 and is focused on delivering fast, high-quality fiber service to households and businesses in the area.
QLife, an intergovernmental agency founded in 2001 that owns and maintains 60 miles of fiber infrastructure in The Dalles, is currently expanding its network to serve an additional 2,750 households within the city. They are projecting that Gorgeous Broadband will give customers in the area access to internet that is 10 times faster than what they currently have.
The agency was created through a partnership between the city of The Dalles, Wasco County, and Northern Wasco County PUD. While QLife served large facilities in the area, such as schools and large businesses, many households did not have a dedicated fiber provider, frequently resulting in slow internet speeds and unreliable connections.
With the launch of Gorgeous Broadband, Mid-Columbia region residents will be able to access QLife’s high-speed broadband network. Customers will have the option to choose among multiple packages to fit their household’s specific service needs.
“Whether you are running a business from your home, enrolled in online school or looking to engage in more video calls with family and friends, Gorgeous Broadband will offer multiple options to meet your household’s streaming demands,” said Liz Lance, executive director of QLife Network.
The Gorgeous Broadband system will roll out service starting by the end of this year, starting with 2,750 households and expanding from there. It will be managed by Northern Wasco County PUD.
“The expansion of our fiber network and the launch of Gorgeous Broadband are significant milestones, representing meaningful progress toward creating a digitally connected community where residents connect, work, learn and thrive,” said Lance.
For more information and to sign up to receive updates about Gorgeous Broadband, visit www.gorgeousbroadband.org.
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