News from the Northwoods
Read the latest news and events from Norvado.
Norvado negotiates new agreement with Big Ten Network
Just in time for the first UW Badgers game of the season! In August 2020, the Big Ten announced there would be no fall football due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sports…
Norvado negotiates new agreement with Big Ten Network
Just in time for the first UW Badgers game of the season! In August 2020, the Big Ten announced there would be no fall football due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sports…
Norvado’s response to COVID-19
As our community prepares to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Norvado has instituted policy and process to ensure continuity of service to our customers and adhere to best practices and recommendations to…
Who’s ready for Disney+
It’s here! To get the full experience, it is important to be sure your internet connection is up to the new challenges Disney+ may provide. While there are still some details we…
Norvado serves 200+ at their annual Co-op Day
On Friday, October 18th Norvado celebrated their 6th annual Co-op Day in partnership with Bayfield Electric. The first sunny day in almost a week brought people out in hoards to celebrate the long-standing tradition….
Norvado acquires Price County Telephone Company
Norvado is furthering its efforts to connect Wisconsin’s rural residents by acquiring Price County Telephone Company, headquartered in Phillips. The cooperative’s purchase of the company will take effect May 1. “This purchase…
Mentorship event opens doors to career opportunities
Rural high school students in northern Wisconsin think they have two options when they graduate, move away for work or attend college somewhere; never considering what jobs and higher education opportunities they…
Norvado Fiber Camp 2019
On March 6, 2019, Norvado’s entire Outside Plant division took part in Fiber Camp 2019. The Norvado Fiber Camp is exemplary of the innovative and forward-thinking nature of Norvado and critical in…
Telecommuter Forward! fireside chat
A rural Wisconsin county with broadband capabilities rivaling major metropolitan areas? In this video, Chad Young, CEO of Norvado, Scottie Sandstrom, Executive Director of Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation, Bill Esbeck, Executive…
Norvado paves the way for a future in telecommunications
By the year 2025, individuals over the age of 65 will makeup 30.1 percent of Bayfield County’s total population.[1] An aging workforce presents a challenge to businesses across the country and Norvado is…
From Duluth to Cable: One Telecommuter’s Story
Creating communities that are ready to support telecommuters isn’t just about opening opportunities for current residents. By earning Telecommuter Forward! certification, cities, and counties across the state of Wisconsin make themselves attractive…
How to get the most out of your Internet
Are your internet pages taking longer than usual to load? Are your videos doing more buffering than playing? There are many factors that contribute to internet speed. The good news is, there…
Norvado celebrates Telecommuter Forward! with lawmakers
It’s not every day that the Norvado offices receive a visit from a state legislator and a member of the Public Service Commission. But then again, launching a program as important as…