When BendTel began designing our fiber infrastructure, it was based on feedback from local customers about what was missing from their existing Internet service. By far, the biggest issue was reliability. As a response to this, we designed our own flagship Carrier Grade “BendTel Metro” fiber product. We were able to deliver maximum reliability and… Continue Reading
BendTel, Inc. was recently presented with the Excellence in Telecommunications Projects and Local Strategies Award for their outstanding efforts in developing innovative projects and strategies that provide better access, reliability and affordability to telecommunications services for the Central Oregon region. The Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference and Award Ceremony has been honoring individuals and organizations who… Continue Reading
As a growing economy & desirable visitor destination, Bend Oregon faces the challenge of managing growth sustainably so it continues to be the special & dynamic community that it is today. Being a local company, BendTel believes businesses in the tech sector can play a role in helping enhance Bend’s livability. PLANNED PROJECTS Planning is… Continue Reading
BendTel celebrated the 10-year milestone of its CTO and co-owner James Neff this month. Neff is a 4th generation Oregonian whose pioneer great-grandfather was one of Bend’s earliest settlers, after whom Bend’s Neff Road was named. A former COCC wrestling Bobcat, James attended college on a wrestling scholarship before volunteering for the Army, where he… Continue Reading
Do you ever have trouble keeping track of your office, car, or house keys? What about your passwords? Just like a house or a car key, a password is a tool you use to protect yourself from becoming a victim of theft or trespassing. And as we conduct more of our work & personal lives… Continue Reading
Awareness of Gigabit bandwidth is growing in Bend, thanks in part to a recent article in The Bend Bulletin highlighting the availability of big bandwidth in our area, and its importance to the business community. The article, which quotes BendTel CEO Tom Barrett, can be read in full on The Bulletin’s website at this link. Continue Reading
Considering the average rate of 6 new people moving to Bend per day over the past 5 years1, our town could eventually become a big city. But something has grown even faster than Bend’s population this year…namely, Bend’s Internet bandwidth speeds. The completion of a new multi-Gigabit fiber optic network in Bend in 2016 multiplied… Continue Reading
Visit BendTel at the 2016 Bend Chamber Golf Tournament taking place this Monday October 3rd, 2016. BendTel is participating in the event as a Cart Sponsor. Be sure to look for BendTel’s golfcart with the big orange phone attached. We will be giving away stainless steel tumblers, free beer donated by Sunriver Brewing Company, and… Continue Reading
BendTel announces the completion of the data & telecommunications wiring at the new FedEx Ground distribution facility in Bend. The recently-constructed 69,000+ square foot facility is located on an 11.5 acre campus on Brinson Boulevard. The data wiring project was completed on time & within budget. Engineering of the network was provided by FedEx’s partner… Continue Reading
PJ Fritchman has recently joined BendTel in the role of Senior Account Executive and Public Relations Liaison. Fritchman’s background in sales & marketing started in Portland and included a stint as PR Director for the Portland Timbers. She subsequently moved to Bend, and has spent the past 10 years in the telecommunications industry. This experience,… Continue Reading
