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It's DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (Day of the Dead)! Are you familiar with this traditional Mexican holiday? Many people think Dia de los Muertos is Mexico's version of HALLOWEEN, but this lively celebration, which can be traced back to pre-Hispanic times in Central America, is a tradition that helps families honor their ancestors and departed loved ones. In more rural regions of Mexico, celebration often begins on October 28th, but in larger cities it is typically celebrated on November 1st (All Saints Day) and November 2nd (All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead). During this time, families create altars or ofrendas, sow flowers, and light candles to honor their departed and help guide them back to the world of the living. Each day is designated for a different group of individuals who have passed on to the afterlife. ALL SOULS DAY or the DAY OF THE DEAD is the culmination of this multi-day celebration and typically begins at noon on November 2nd. It is believed that on this day, the vail between the world of the living and the world of the dead disappears and loved ones can come back for one day to visit. Celebrations include festivals and parades with vibrant calavera painted faces as well as cemetery visits where families leave marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and gifts near gravestones in remembrance of their departed loved ones. Do you celebrate Dia de Los Muertos? How do you honor your ancestors and loved ones who have passed on to the afterlife? Tell us in the comments below! 👇⬇️ #SurfInternet #DiadelosMuertos #DayoftheDead #AllSoulsDay #Celebration

Meet Heather! Heather is a ROCKSTAR on our Market Management team, building relationships with private property owners and working to bring high-speed, fiber-fast internet to residents who live in apartment and condo communities. She says what she loves most about working for Surf is how we are changing lives by filling a need and providing a reliable fiber internet service these community members didn’t have access to before. “I also enjoy how Surf is a growing company, yet it still feels like a family rather than a large corporate atmosphere.” Outside of work, Heather loves being a mom and supporting her 13-year-old daughter, who is very active in several sports and school choir. Whether she is cheering, coaching, organizing, bookkeeping, fundraising, or traveling for all of her daughter's many activities, she is always her biggest fan. . Additionally, Heather also likes to hang out with her two favorite fur babies, a 6-year-old Golden Retriever named Molly and a stray-turned-indoor cat she took in almost six years ago and lovingly named Betty White! Heather, where do you get all that energy!? We’re grateful to have you on the Surf Team. Keep up the amazing work! #SurfInternet #EmployeeSpotlight #Telecommunications

We held an OFFICIAL groundbreaking ceremony to CELEBRATE the launch of Surf fiber internet in DEKALB COUNTY, INDIANA! 🎉 Members of DeKalb County leadership and Sand Strategies, LLC joined several Surf representatives to mark the occasion! Surf Director of Special Funding, Steve Carender, said, “Surf has enjoyed such a good working relationship with everyone in DeKalb County – from the elected officials to economic and community development to interested stakeholders. We look forward to partnering with the community for further projects in the rural, underserved townships throughout the County." Mike Watson said, "We’re thrilled to see Surf Internet expanding its broadband footprint in DeKalb County, bringing essential connectivity to more of our residents and businesses. Reliable internet access is critical for our local businesses, students, healthcare providers, and agricultural community, and this expansion will provide the resources they need" Zack Sand said, “Surf has been a pivotal partner in addressing the rural broadband challenges in DeKalb County. They collaborate effectively with other providers in the area, and in our work within the community, we've heard firsthand from Surf customers about the positive experiences they’ve had with the company." THANK YOU to everyone for your amazing support! Stay tuned as we expand further through the county! #SurfInternet #Groundbreaking #DeKalbCounty #Telecommunications Pictured (L-R): Surf VP of Network Engineering, Chad Burgh; Regional Market Manager, Jordan Holzwart; Regional Development Manager, Jim Morris; Senior Dir. of Growth Strategy, Amber Rodriguez; CRO, Kevin Bush; Project Manager, Megan Wyman; CEO, Gene Crusie; Dir. of Special Funding, Steve Carender; DeKalb County Vice President Commissioner, Mike Watson; Waterloo Council Vice President Ken Surber; President of Sand Strategies, Zack Sand; Construction Manager, Phil Cox; and Dir. of Field Sales, Mike Losier.

The votes are in! 🎉 Please join us in celebrating Infrastructure Technician, Paul Richardson who was awarded Surf Internet's FREDDIE AWARD! 🏆 What is a Freddie Award you may ask? The Freddie Award, based on principles from Mark Sanborn's book, The Fred Factor, recognizes Surf Team Members who consistently go above and beyond expectations in their daily interactions, building strong connections with teammates, striving to add value to the lives of others, and embracing change to become a better version of themselves. These principles encourage us to be intentional, caring and committed in our actions. Paul was nominated for the Freddie Award for his incredible reliability and dedication. He is almost always the first to volunteer when someone is needed to assist with something and consistently demonstrates his commitment to quality and precision in his work. Paul doesn’t just show up and wait for orders. He takes the initiative to provide workable solutions for any challenges he is presented with. Additionally, he continually strives to expand his understanding and is eager to learn! We can't say enough good things about Paul and what he adds to our company! PAUL, from everyone here at Surf, we THANK YOU for all of your contributions. It is truly a pleasure to have you on our team. Congratulations on earning this award. It is a remarkable achievement, indeed! 🎉 #SurfInternet #TheFreddieAward #FiberOptic #Telecommunications

WITCH-ing you a HAPPY HALLOWEEN from all the guys and ghouls here at Surf! #SurfInternet #Halloween #FiberOptic

Surf representative, Audrey Miller, had a BLAST at the GRUNDY COUNTY 8TH GRADE CAREER EXPO! 💼 The expo provided local eighth-grade students in Grundy County with an amazing opportunity to connect with businesses and explore potential career paths! We were thrilled to speak with all the students who stopped by the Surf table, explaining what fiber-optic internet is, how it works, and the different types of jobs people do within the company.. We look forward to participating again next year! #SurfInternet #CareerExpo #GrundyCounty #Illinois

🎉 More great news! 🎉 Surf fiber internet is now available to new addresses in the following areas! Signing up for service is easy. Check availability and sign up online at https://hubs.la/Q02WgVGf0. Or, if you prefer to speak to one of our sales team members, give us a call at 888-274-6381. 📢 Plus, we have started building or will start building👷 soon in several new communities, so stay tuned!! #SurfInternet #WednesdayRoundUp #FiberOptic #Telecommunications

Recently, Surf representatives Mark Burlison, Jim Morris, and Jordan Holzwart had the honor of presenting the Cassopolis Village Council with a custom plaque! This gift symbolizes our partnership with the Village of Cassopolis and their commitment to bring fiber-fast internet to their community! 🎉 THANK YOU for ALL YOUR SUPPORT! #SurfInternet #CassopolisMI #FiberOptic #Telecommunications

Today is NATIONAL CAT DAY! 😻🐈 National Cat Day was created to bring awareness to the overwhelming number of shelter cats in need of loving homes. According to the National Kitten Coalition, 3.4 million cats enter shelters nationwide each year and 1.4 million that enter shelters never leave. To help raise awareness for this cause, and in honor of shelter cats everywhere, we are showing off some of our Surf Cats! Whether you’re considering a purebred kitty or mixed-breed floof, you can find your new best friend at a shelter or with one of the thousands of pet rescue groups across the country, many of which are breed specific. Remember, ADOPT, DON'T SHOP! #SurfInternet #NationalCatDay #AdoptDontShop

More and more, people are cutting the cord and moving away from traditional TV viewing options like cable and satellite in lieu of popular streaming services that offer more flexible options and cheaper prices. We know that not everyone is aware of all the benefits and advantages of streaming TV, and even though it is becoming increasingly popular, some people still may not know how it works exactly. That’s why we decided to host our very first STREAMING 101 SESSION with residents of Herscher, Illinois at The Athletic Club to answer all their questions! 📺 Surf Representatives, Audrey Miller and Rhonda Russotti, did an awesome job educating residents about how they can “cut the cord” and use the many streaming options available to them! Attendees also learned how to check their Digital TV signals, set up a Roku device, discover which channels they receive for free, and navigate our website to take the https://hubs.la/Q02VVSsb0 quiz, finding the perfect streaming bundle for them! We received a very positive response for this event and we want to say THANK YOU to all those who came out to see us. We especially want to give a big SHOUT-OUT to Debbie Chmielowiec, Manager of The Athletic Club for letting us host our event there. If you want us to come to your area and host a Streaming 101 event, let us know in the comments below! ⬇️ To learn more about https://hubs.la/Q02VVSsb0, and to take their quiz, click here: https://hubs.la/Q02VVP_40 #SurfInternet #Streaming #DixonIL #Telecommunications