Alaska Communications

The Alaska FiberOptic Project is a collaboration between Calista Corporation, Doyon, Limited, Gana-A 'Yoo Limited, Tanana Chiefs Conference and Alaska Communications to provide reliable, affordable broadband to communities along the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers. We made the most of Alaska’s long summer days advancing this first-of-its-kind project forward. Read more at https://lnkd.in/g4wxwR-x #alaskafiberopticproject #digitaldivide #ruralalaska #broadband #ntia

Meet Cary, a foreman in Anchorage. Originally from California, he moved to Alaska in the 70s. He joined our company in 1998 and is known for his dedication to customer service. Cary is a man of many interests and talents, from singing country music and supporting local music events to epic outdoor adventures backcountry skiing, hiking and fat tire biking. Join us in thanking Cary for his incredible dedication! 👏

Our industry experts provide technology solutions for private practices, major medical centers and rural health centers. Count on our team of industry experts to manage your healthcare IT services, so you can deliver enhanced patient care with a trusted connection. Explore our healthcare solutions or speak with an expert today at https://lnkd.in/gJtcjrTp #managedserviceprovider #MSP #managedIT #healthcaresolutions #medical #alaska 

After seeing a classmate lose their belongings to a fire, Jillian, an Anchorage high school junior, started to put together these basic needs kits. It’s part of what she’s calling the Phoenix Program and hopes firefighters can share them with fire victims to help them get through the first 24-48 hours after a fire. We’re proud to highlight Jillian’s selfless efforts through the Summer of Heroes program that recognizes youth doing good in their local Alaska communities. Learn more about Jillian’s efforts and six other Alaska youth who we consider our heroes. https://lnkd.in/gkWnYa4.

Spooky szn is here! 👻 Statistics demonstrate that 82% of ransomware attacks target small to midsize businesses. Once hit with a cyberattack 1 in 5 businesses cease operation until it is resolved. Now that's spooky. Without a cybersecurity strategy, even the smallest businesses are at risk. We’re here to help with simple, effective solutions that will help keep your data, devices and network secure. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxhcNEZm #cybersecurity #security #securitysolutions #managedserviceprovider #managedIT #trustedpartner #solutions Sources: CNET and Coveware.

Our employees are passionate about supporting youth, especially those who are improving the community around them. We'd like to tell you about one Alaska youth who's doing cool things. Through Gunnar's annual birthday donations to his Fairbanks community’s animal shelter, he has raised several thousand dollars to benefit animals in need and help improve living conditions at Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Control. Gunnar is raising awareness about the importance of giving back to the community and encouraging other youth across the state to follow suit to create a ripple effect of kindness and generosity. We're also excited to brag on Gunnar because his aunt and uncle are Alaska Communications employees! Warren Giuchici is a field technician and Bernadette Giuchici is slope technician. Their nephew Gunnar is a hero in our eyes which is why we’re honoring him as part of our Summer of Heroes scholarship program. He demonstrates a remarkable sense of generosity and compassion for others, particularly on days where attention should be focused on him. See how Gunnar is doing it: https://lnkd.in/gdCrDvHf.

Josh is a telecom apprentice. He’s stepping into a career where his skills are in high demand and his work directly improves lives in Alaska. As a lifelong Soldotna resident, Josh can complete his on-the-job training right in his hometown as an apprentice employee with us. Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Trust is accepting new telecom applications. These trade careers offer paid schooling and an almost six-figure salary upon graduation. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g6GvjRF8 We’ve teamed up with MTA Solutions to encourage Alaskans to consider telecom careers. Both of our organizations hire our skilled workforce from IBEW’s program.

We'd like to brag on one of our employees. Mark Carlson, our senior director of business affairs has a daughter named Maya. She's a teen who has a heart to serve and help others in her community. After an injury that put her out of participating in sports, she didn’t give up and instead turned it into an opportunity to support her peers. From attending early morning practices as a team manager to hosting team events, Maya has spent many hours supporting her teams and helping others be their best. It’s not just about sports for Maya. She volunteers and helps in other ways throughout her Anchorage community too. We’re proud to recognize her through Summer of Heroes and support her education with a scholarship. Recognition of youth through the Summer of Heroes Employee Program is one of the benefits we provide to our employees. Read Maya's story and see what she’s up to next: https://lnkd.in/gdCrDvHf

Meet Sara – She’s showing us that youth shouldn’t feel pressure to choose a career in either the arts or the sciences because they can do both! She’s fusing modern science and technology with classic art and design through wearable art. With more than 850 hours of work in her designs that are then sold at auction, she’s helped raise more than $400,000 for Alaska non-profits. Sara strongly believes that no child should ever be excluded from the world of the arts due to financial reasons and started an annual fundraiser to help provide scholarships for young dancers in her Soldotna community. Soldotna Mayor Paul Whitney and Soldotna City Council members joined our recognition of Sara's work at their council meeting earlier this week. We're appreciative they too are eager to recognize amazing youth in our Alaska communities. Learn more about Sara’s arts and sciences work, and her support of Alaska’s ballet community: https://lnkd.in/gdCrDvHf.

We had the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Spalter from USTelecom | The Broadband Association in Alaska this week. Together, we traveled from Anchorage to Soldotna sharing the exciting work we’re doing to connect Alaskans and change lives through technology. We’re proud members of USTelecom and have a shared interest in creating new opportunities to compete, grow and thrive through the power and promise of connectivity. 📸 : Jeff Vogt, Jonathan Spalter and Matt McConnell.