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Fast, fresh, local fiber & wireless internet in Northern Michigan.
Leave big, expensive providers behind.

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Slashband Fiber

Experience lightning-fast 1 Gbps symmetrical (1000 Mbps download/upload) fiber internet with ultra-low latency and dedicated performance.

✔ Symmetrical speeds – ideal for streaming, gaming, remote work & large file transfers
✔ Multiple times faster than cable, DSL, or satellite
✔ Reliable, future-proof connection
✔ Starting at $52.95/month in select areas (prices vary by plan/location)

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Slashband Wireless

High-speed microwave wireless broadband – perfect when fiber isn't available yet.

✔ Speeds up to 100 Mbps download / 100 Mbps upload (varies by location)
✔ No data caps or bandwidth restrictions
✔ Better than traditional cable or DSL in many areas
✔ Wide coverage across Northern Michigan counties
✔ Affordable plans starting around $52.95/month

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Phone Service

Reliable VoIP phone service with unlimited calling – ditch expensive traditional providers.

✔ Unlimited domestic calling in the USA
✔ Residential: Starting at $30/month per line
✔ Business: PBX features, remote extensions, IVR menus, call groups – from $15/extension when bundled + PBX fee
✔ Bundle with internet for extra savings
✔ Local support & reliability

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