Monthly News & Updates

October | 2025

TrioTel Receives Safety Award

In August, General Manager, Heather Kranz, along with TrioTel Board Members attended the SDTA (South Dakota Telecommunications Association) Annual Membership Conference in Deadwood, SD.

There, the Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA) presents an annual MTA Safety Award to recognize member companies that demonstrate excellence in safety. The award highlights a commitment to creating a safe working environment for telecommunications employees. The purpose is to acknowledge companies for their contributions to safety and to foster a safe working environment within the telecommunications industry.

Why Fiber is Better than 5G

You may be hearing a lot these days about the 5G home internet offered by cellular providers. But what exactly is 5G? How does it differ from fiber internet? And which type of service will give you and your family the best online experience at home?

Before we answer those important questions, let’s clear up a common misconception. The abbreviation 5G refers to the fifth generation of wireless technology for cellular networks, which was initially released in 2019. The “G” in 5G does NOT stand for gigabit and has nothing to do with Internet speeds.

1st of the Month- TrioTel Invoices Mailed Out

15th of the Month- Prompt Payments Due (1st year customers)

20th of the Month- Remaining Payments Due

October 11th eSports Tournament- FREE

TrioTel along with SoDak Circuit is thrilled to announce Round 2 eSports tournament is back this fall! Huge thanks to the Sioux Falls Convention Center for being the perfect home base for SoDak Circuit for another year.

Free for everyone!

eSports Tournament

It's Soup Season!

Do you have a favorite soup recipe everyone should try? Share it with us, and your recipe could be featured on our website and our upcoming Winter Newsletter! Submit the following to kendra@triotel.com

1.Name & Town You Live In

2.Soup Name

3.Full Recipe

Co-op Month is celebrated by cooperatives nationwide during the month of October, National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build resilient, inclusive communities.

Under the theme “Cooperatives Build A Better World,” this year’s Co-op Month is also a chance to envision a cooperative future. With 2025 designated International Year of Cooperatives, now is the time to lift up the people-centered businesses at the heart of our communities and economies.

National Co-op Month

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