Top Tips and Tech for Back to School

As summer winds down, families everywhere gear up for the back-to-school season. With numerous activities and responsibilities, it can be overwhelming for both parents and students.

To help navigate this busy time, we’ve compiled a list of essential tips and tech to ensure a smooth transition back to school with the support of Ethos Broadband’s advanced network. From must-have devices to effective study habits, our guide has everything you need to kickstart a successful school year!

Recommended Back to School Devices and Tech

#1. Tablets and Laptops– Tablets have become indispensable for students, providing a portable yet powerful tool for learning and communication. If your child’s school isn’t recommending or providing a particular tablet, here are some options to consider:

  • Apple iPad (10th Generation): Perfect for families already used to the iOS ecosystem, this 10.9-inch screen tablet offers excellent performance at an affordable price.
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: Ideal for those needing a more robust Android-based tablet, featuring a 14.6-inch screen and 256 GB of storage.

Of course, some students, especially high schoolers, may need even more power and function than some tablets can properly provide–and for them, it may be time for a laptop. Packed with the full functionality of many desktop computers, today’s laptops are also lighter than models from years past. Check out the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook, which we love for its outstanding 15-hour battery life, exquisite OLED 13.3” screen, and 2-1 Chromebook convenience and portability.

#2. Smart Planners Although paper planners are still a valid option, we love how smart planners enhance organization by combining traditional note-taking with digital convenience. For example, the Rocketbook Fusion Notebook+Planner, which is integrated with Android and iOS apps, offers detailed templates for calendars and to-do lists, making organization a breeze.

#3. Noise-Canceling Headphones – This is a must-have for kids completing work online with others in the room—either at home or at school. The Soundcore Space Q45 by Anker are both affordable and durable. They offer quality sound and effective noise cancellation, making it easier for students (and those around them) to stay focused.

Tablets, smart planners, and noise-canceling headphones provide essential tools for modern learning, but maintaining a healthy balance of screen time is crucial. Here are some tips to help parents ensure their children get the most out of their tech tools without overdoing screen time.

Tip 1: Schedule Homework and Study Times

One of the most difficult parts of getting your kids back into the school year swing of things is the transition from the relative lack of summertime structure to the more regular rhythms—and responsibilities—of the academic calendar. Consider setting consistent and recurring homework and study hours at the very beginning of the semester for your child—and sticking to them!

Having a set time for focusing their attention on their schoolwork each day fosters a pattern that helps balance other obligations (including extracurricular activities and social time) with the demands of academics. And you can use the smart planner device and app we recommended above to help get your kiddo started!

Tip 2: Limit Screen Time on Non-School-Related Devices

While devices can help kids learn, too much screen time isn’t good for anyone. Fortunately, many devices include screen time limits parents can set to keep their child’s device and internet use in check.

Screen time limits on certain devices—for example, a smartphone—can prevent distractions while your kid is working on their tablet or laptop for an assignment. And limiting screen time overall can help kids engage with family and friends in the real world.

Tip 3: Enforce Bedtimes

Our final tip is an oldie but goodie—mandate a bedtime. Even for older kids, requiring a strictly enforced bedtime is a healthy habit that instills both structure into a daily routine and allows young minds the necessary time to rest and recover from a full day of learning and multiple other activities and screen time diversions.

To keep kids from scrolling late into the night, consider confiscating smartphones, tablets and other devices each night. If possible, stash your own devices alongside theirs at the end of each day so they can see you modeling healthy habits, too!

Employing these tips and utilizing the recommended tech can help your children start the school year on the right foot. For more device recommendations and advice on maximizing Ethos Broadband’s high-speed internet, follow us on Facebook!

Sierra County Welcomes the Future with High-Speed Fiber Internet

Sierra County, NM – July 19, 2024 – In a landmark move for digital inclusivity, Ethos Broadband, is proud to announce the launch of a cutting-edge fiber to the home network. This initiative is set to provide over 1,400 homes in Sierra County’s most remote areas with high-quality, affordable internet access.

Residents can look forward to some of the highest speeds available in the region, with the network boasting an impressive 1 gigabit per home. This significant upgrade in digital infrastructure marks a pivotal step towards bridging the digital divide, ensuring that every household has the opportunity to connect to the global community.

“We will continue to invest and expand our fiber network to connect as many homes as possible throughout Sierra County. We don’t just provide broadband; we provide equality of opportunity”. Nectarios “Neo” Nicolaou, SVP/GM Ethos Broadband

Ethos Broadband thanks Rural Utility Services for the Reconnect 2 award, Sierra Electric Coop, Sierra County Commission, New Mexico office of Broadband Access and Expansion, the NM Department of Information and Technology for their continued support. This reflects a shared commitment to technological advancement and community empowerment. The fiber network is not just about faster internet speeds; it’s about opening doors to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities that were previously out of reach for many.

Ethos Broadband is dedicated to bring fast, reliable internet to the Southwest. The USDA’s Rural Utility Service specializes provides much-needed infrastructure or infrastructure improvements to rural communities. Together, we are making history and changing lives.

Five Telehealth Services That Make Life Easier

Over the past few years, one of the most significant innovations impacting healthcare in America is the massive expansion of online telehealth services. And given the numerous benefits and conveniences telehealth has to offer, that trend shows no signs of slowing down! From increasing access to specialists to reducing the spread of germs among vulnerable populations, the advantages of telehealth are considerable.

Below we highlight five well-regarded telehealth services, all of which are accessible with Ethos Broadband’s high-speed fiber internet. We also touch on the telehealth industry’s tremendous growth over the past few years. Whether you’re looking for a faster prescription medication refill or just needing professional advice on whether to take your child or loved one to a clinic for more urgent care, you’ll likely find that telehealth really does make life both easier and more efficient for you and your family!

Telehealth’s Enormous Expansion

Given the benefits discussed above, it’s no wonder that more and more patients are enjoying telehealth platforms. In 2022, about 25% of all patients took advantage of telehealth services. Compared to pre-2020 figures (i.e., pre-Covid), that represents a fivefold increase from just 5% usage by patients! And the convenience and advantages keep attracting new patients to telehealth, both in America and around the world.

Indeed, according to one study, overall global telehealth revenue in 2023 was estimated at a whopping $120.4 billion. That same study anticipated total revenue will reach $285.7 billion by 2028, a staggering figure representing over 23% growth in just five years.

Five Recommended Telehealth Services

Having considered the value of telehealth services and seen how incredibly fast the industry is growing, we now turn to our list of five telehealth platforms we can recommend.

  1. Teladoc

Our first recommended telehealth service is also among the most comprehensive on our list: Teladoc. One of the original pioneers of telehealth in the early 2000’s, Teladoc provides a variety of health and medical needs at all hours, so you can reach out to Teladoc when you need their expertise no matter the time of the day (or night). Teladoc has been particularly recognized for its mental health services, so patients considering online therapy may want to check out its offerings.

  1. Amwell

Another thorough and nearly complete telehealth service to consider is Amwell. Best known for its collaboration with the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, Amwell is also well-regarded for its Second Opinion Service. For patients seeking another expert or diagnostician to provide an opinion or prognosis after a previous diagnosis, Amwell might be a good option. Keep in mind, however, that Amwell and its additional services are on the pricier side, though they work with many kinds of insurance, as well. 

  1. Doctor on Demand

Like Teladoc and Amwell, Doctor on Demand also offers access to physicians and medical professionals 24 hours a day seven days a week, making it easy to get appointments fairly fast. Doctor on Demand’s offerings tend to be somewhat more expensive than others, but its services are highly rated by users and are quite varied. Fun fact: One of the original founders of Doctor on Demand is the famous television personality Dr. Phil McGraw (“Dr. Phil”).

  1. Sesame Care

The most budget-friendly option on our list is Sesame Care. With Sesame Care’s online visits costing as low as $29 each, patients looking for more affordable telehealth will want to check it out.  Sesame Care recently partnered with Costco, whose members receive even better pricing. Unlike the other telehealth services we recommend, Sesame Care does not employ an app to conduct consultations. Simply navigate to its website in a browser and follow the steps to book an appointment.

  1. K Health

Our last recommended telehealth service is K Health, which is particularly useful for assessing and understanding your own symptoms. Utilizing the massive quantities of diagnostic and statistical data from many millions of other patients, K Health helps similarly situated patients determine when they may need more intensive health care interventions. Like the other services above, it also provides telehealth through appointments on its app and website.

The five telehealth services highlighted above provide both convenience and peace-of-mind to patients. Of course, a connection to a reliable high-speed internet service, like Ethos Broadband’s fiber network, is essential.

Indeed, it’s not uncommon for doctors to decline to make a diagnosis if the video connection just isn’t clear enough to assess the patient’s condition and symptoms with confidence. Only fiber internet has both the necessary speeds and generous bandwidth to convey the large amounts of data—video, voice, test results, medical charts, etc.—telehealth consultations require, and without interruptions that impede a proper medical assessment.

In this way, fiber ensures distortion-free video conferencing and clear communication between patient and healthcare professionals no matter which telehealth service you choose.

For a fiber internet connection you and your family can rely on, call us 833-650-0480 today.

Held Hostage: Protect Your Small to Midsize Business from Cyber Attacks

Held Hostage: Protect Your Small to Midsize Business from Cyber Attacks

It’s one of every small business owner’s worst nightmares: opening a laptop or other device and discovering that ransomware or some other cyber attack is extorting their data and information. And with cyber attacks on the rise, more and more small and midsize businesses are coming to grips with the need to step up their own online and digital security.

At Ethos Broadband, we take cybersecurity extremely seriously, doing all we can to safeguard our high-speed fiber network at its source and keep it as reliable as possible. But individual internet users, including small businesses, must take precautions, too. We detail below six of the best ways small and midsize businesses can keep their devices, networks, and data—including their customers’ most sensitive information—protected from cyberattack.

  1. Install Anti-Virus Software on Your Devices

Believe it or not, many small businesses fail to ensure that all their devices are properly protected with strong anti-virus software. While keeping the main server protected is paramount, other devices like laptops and tablets (and yes, even cell phones) also need protection, as well.

McAfee, Norton, Kaspersky, and Bitdefender are four of the most popular and well-regarded anti-virus software programs available, and many small businesses rely on them. These companies stay on top of cyber threats as they emerge and have features and options to better customize protection depending on your business’ particular needs and potential exposure.

  1. Keep Your Software Updated

Your anti-virus software is only as protective as it is updated—so be sure to keep on top of it by regularly checking for and installing updates. But don’t forget to update the built-in security settings of your devices as well!

Operating systems, such as Windows and Mac, dedicate entire teams of software engineers and programmers to outwit clever cyber criminals and their latest schemes. They also test for previously unknown vulnerabilities in their operating systems’ codes, which necessitate frequent updates to overcome.

Though it can be a hassle to plan software updates for your business (and getting staff members to do so, as well), do not neglect this necessary part of doing business in the 21st century!

  1. Establish a Firewall

After installing anti-virus software, another way to make your small business’ cybersecurity more robust is to set up a firewall. Firewalls protect your system from viruses, malware, and ransomware before they enter the company’s network and jeopardize the devices and data connected to it. In a sense, the two measures—firewalls and anti-virus software—perform similar and complementary functions at different points in your system’s security.

A firewall helps prevent cyberthreats from even breaking through your system and network, while anti-virus software identifies and eliminates them once they are already infected. Hence, ideally, a savvy small business will employ both anti-virus software and a firewall to improve overall protection.

  1. Require—and Enforce—a Strong Password Policy for All Staff

Let’s face it—no one wants to remember onerous and lengthy passwords when logging into devices and applications. But as annoying as it is, strong passwords really do make a significant difference in small business cybersecurity. Thus, it is essential that everyone in the business employs difficult and unique passwords for their login credentials.

And no, the family dog’s name with an “!” won’t cut it—especially if it’s also being used for every streaming TV channel, shopping app, and social media login already! Discussing the importance of strong passwords with your team is critical, as is modeling good behavior by regularly changing the passwords of even the most senior staff—and even the business’ owner, too.

  1. Consider Encryption

For businesses handling a large amount of sensitive information from customers and other third parties—especially credit card numbers, Social Security Numbers, and banking details—encrypting that data is essential.

There are many professional encryption software options available for small businesses. You’ll want to check out the details for more specific information and pricing to find the best fit. But make sure that the encryption “key” is also kept in a safe and easily accessible place, as well!

  1. Set Up a VPN

Our final suggestion is to establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which can make remote access to the business’ server and network by staff much more protected. Once enabled, a VPN securely transmits all the data sent from and received by the business’ devices online through a secure “tunnel,” before reaching a private server, where that same data is encrypted before being sent out again on the internet.

According to many cybersecurity experts, businesses employing remote workers or staff that travel or work from public areas like airports, hotels, or coffee shops should view VPNs as a requirement, not an option. But any business can benefit from the extra level of protection a VPN offers.

It’s easy to get comfortable and let your guard down—but you’ve worked too hard to let cyber criminals take it all away from you. Implement these six steps as soon as possible to keep your company protected.

And if you haven’t already, be sure to call us at 833-650-0480 to find out how you can get your business connected to the fastest, most reliable internet network in New Mexico!

“Plowing in the Fiber”

“Plowing in the Fiber”

July 14th, 2022 – Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Crews are plowing in the fiber innerduct along Highway 187 in the Arrey, New Mexico area for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

Aerial construction of the Ethos Broadband fiber network continues from our Central Office in Elephant Butte to Rock Canyon, Lost Canyon, Lakeshore Highlands, and Three Sisters areas.

If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Goin’ And A Blowin’”

“Goin’ And A Blowin’”

May 16th, 2022 – Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Crews are “Blowing” fiber and placing “Hand Holes” between Garfield and Hatch, New Mexico for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

Aerial construction of the Ethos Broadband fiber network began Monday, May 9th from our Central Office in Elephant Butte to Rock Canyon, Lost Canyon, Lakeshore Highlands, and Three Sisters areas.

If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Make Ready-Getting Ready”

“Make Ready-Getting Ready”

March 10th, 2022 – Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Crews are replacing an electric pole in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of replacing or preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area.

Construction of the Ethos Broadband fiber network will begin soon out of our Central Office in Elephant Butte to Rock Canyon, Lost Canyon, Lakeshore Highlands, and Three Sisters areas.

If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Make Ready Through T or C”

“Make Ready Through T or C”

February 26th, 2022 – Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Crews are replacing an electric pole in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space.

If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Making It Make Ready”

“Making It Make Ready”

February 11, 2022 – Sierra County, New Mexico

Crews are replacing an electric pole in Las Palomas south of Williamsburg, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space.

If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Make Ready Continues”

“Make Ready Continues”

February 1, 2022 – Sierra County, New Mexico

Crews are replacing an electric pole in Palomas Circle south of Williamsburg, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space.

If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Sierra County Make Ready”

“Sierra County Make Ready”

January 28, 2022 – Sierra County, New Mexico

Crews are replacing an electric pole south of Las Palomas, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space.

If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Palomas Circle Make Ready”

“Palomas Circle Make Ready”

January 18, 2022 – Sierra County, New Mexico

Crews are inserting a new pole on Palomas Circle in Las Palomas, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space.

If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Sierra County Fiber Make Ready Continues”

“Sierra County Fiber Make Ready Continues”

January 17, 2022 – Sierra County, New Mexico

“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area. Here a crew is replacing a pole south of Las Palomas, New Mexico on King Canyon Road in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

Sierra County Fiber Make Ready

Sierra County Fiber Make Ready

“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area. Here a crew is replacing a pole and re-installing a transformer south of Las Palomas, New Mexico on King Canyon Road in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

Insertion Order

Insertion Order

A R&R Line Service crew is inserting a new power pole in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. The Crew is currently working south of Williamsburg towards Las Palomas & Caballo, New Mexico

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Fiber Make Ready”

“Fiber Make Ready”

“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area. Here R&R Line Service Crew are replacing a pole south of Williamsburg, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Make Ready” Moving Forward

“Make Ready” Moving Forward

R&R Line Service Crew are working south of Williamsburg towards Las Palomas & Caballo, New Mexico. The crew is re-installing an electrical transformer on a new pole they replaced in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

Explainer on Fiber Make-Ready Construction

Explainer on Fiber Make-Ready Construction

At Ethos Broadband, we prioritize building, installing, and maintaining high quality, reliable, and fast fiber internet. 

Like any cutting-edge technology, constructing and providing fiber internet to your community and your home is…well…complicated! So getting it right counts—both for reliability, as well as for speed. 

But “getting it right” can sometimes take a bit longer than many communities and residents would like!

While we realize that you just “can’t wait” to finally have high-speed fiber internet in your community, we’d like to explain the industry-wide process of installing fiber broadband infrastructure so you will better understand all that goes into providing this service to you—and why we hope you will heed our plea for just a bit more patience to let us get it right! 

What is “Fiber Make-Ready Construction”?

Installing fiber internet is subject to strict industry and governmental standards of construction. From planning to permitting, to shovel-ready groundbreaking, to wiring and launching, it’s a step-by-step process to make sure we get it right and limit longer-term problems down the road. 

Specifically, when we build the fiber broadband network in your community, we build it to “Fiber Make-Ready” conditions.   

“Make-Ready,” a term used broadly in the construction industry, describes the process and standard of building infrastructure to access and connect to a utility access point—in our case, a fiber broadband internet “pole.” 

As you can imagine, given the large network of users of this utility (who doesn’t use the internet these days??), the fiber broadband network must be competently and dexterously installed. Fiber Make-Ready is the universal standard Ethos Broadband follows to ensure the highest quality build possible for your internet connection.

Steps in the Fiber Make-Ready Process

Below is the multistep process to getting to Fiber Make-Ready conditions. 

Step 1: Ethos Broadband reaches out to the “pole owner” of the fiber—usually another utility—asking permission to connect to the fiber pole. This is a lengthy process involving many governmental regulations, including construction, environmental, financial, labor, and telecommunications regulations.

Step 2: The fiber broadband pole owner runs an engineering and technical assessment on the capacity for that pole to accept more equipment for another connection and whether it can provide sufficient high-speed fiber internet to the Ethos Broadband customer base without additional upgrades. Many factors are considered including safety and basic spacing on the pole. 

Step 3: Based on the pole owner’s assessment of capacity, space, safety, and other factors, the pole owner sends a “Fiber Make-Ready” cost estimate to Ethos Broadband. This cost estimate must be pre-paid before any construction work can begin. 

Step 4: Once the pole owner concludes that there are no significant issues and has received pre-payment, every other company and provider then sends utility workers to the pole to make adjustments to their existing wiring and equipment on the pole in order to accommodate Ethos Broadband’s new equipment. 

Step 5: After space for the new fiber equipment on the pole has been made, the pole owner issues a work permit (which, again, must comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations) to Ethos Broadband.

Step 6: Finally, after all the above steps have been completed, Ethos Broadband can install its fiber equipment on the pole. 

Fiber Broadband is Worth the Wait!

We know this seems like a lengthy process. But when you think about it, the steps above help ensure that the internet infrastructure in your community is not overburdened—or unsafe—to bring into your neighborhood. In the long-run, Ethos Broadband’s fiber internet will be more stable, more sustainable, and higher quality because we have taken the time to install it to Fiber Make-Ready conditions.

In sum, installing fiber internet takes some time, and is subject to strict standards of Make-Ready construction. But trust us—it is well worth the wait! 

Your internet will be more reliable, more efficient, and much faster because we took the time to install it to the best industry standards. 

Please follow Ethos Broadband’s social pages for more information about our services, and helpful tips on making the most of your high-speed fiber internet! 

“Fiber Network” Moving Forward

“Fiber Network” Moving Forward

December 17, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico

Crews of R&R Line Services are removing an electrical transformer and power lines from a pole that will be replaced with a new taller pole in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

The city of Truth or Consequences and Turtleback Mountain are shown in the background as the crews work south of Williamsburg towards Las Palomas & Caballo, New Mexico.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Make Ready” In Rural New Mexico

“Make Ready” In Rural New Mexico

December 17, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico

Crews of R&R Line Services are replacing electric poles south of Williamsburg, NM. “Make Ready” preparations continue for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

Out With The Old; In With The New

Out With The Old; In With The New

December 17, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico

Crews of R&R Line Services are preparing to “pull” the old electric pole and replace it with the new one (on the ground) south of Williamsburg, NM. “Make Ready” preparations continue for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

Poles, Poles, and More Poles

Poles, Poles, and More Poles

December 16, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico

Crews of R&R Line Services will be using these poles south of Williamsburg, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

High Speed Internet Ahead

High Speed Internet Ahead

December 16, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico

World class fiber network under construction in Sierra County, New Mexico. Construction crews are building Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. Look for these signs in your neighborhood.

If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.

“Fiber Network” In Sierra County

“Fiber Network” In Sierra County

Crews of R&R Line Services are replacing an electric pole on County Road B074 south of Williamsburg, NM. “Make Ready” preparations continue for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op.

Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean-up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.