Truestream News
Construction Updates
November Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
October Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
September Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
August Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
July Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
June Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
May Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
April Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
March Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
February Construction Update
Timelines are based on the current list of registrations, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home and generally follows the path...
Truestream News
Truestream 2024 Construction Plans
Construction Plans for 2024 Take Shape. Truestream construction plans for 2024 include 14 areas in the Waters and Kalkaska service districts. Registration will open in phases. To view our dynamic map and determine your Truestream area, please enter your service...
Broadband Grants Announced
Great Lakes Energy (GLE) was recently awarded more than $46 million through three Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) grants. The grants will support expansion of the Truestream fiber network, giving nearly 10,000 members access to the...
Construction to the Home – Drop Install
Keeping the forward momentum.We'll be honest, of all of the construction to the home steps, this one feels like it takes the longest. And it might. If we're nearing or in winter, your order may stay in this step for a bit, due to several factors, including overhead...
Meet With Truestream. One-On-One.
As we expand into more areas and start connecting Truestreamers, we want to ensure your questions are answered and that your connection is successful. We also know that once you’re connected, questions may come up as you learn how to use Truestream fiber internet. So,...
Giga-what?
Gigahertz, but what does it mean? Giga means "billion." Hertz (Hz) is a shorthand when talking about frequency and means “times per second.” Gigahertz (GHz) is a unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz. It is commonly used to measure computer processing...
Construction to the Home – MISS DIG
Let's go deeper into underground construction. We've designed the fiber line to your location! But what happens next? If your electric service is underground, your Truestream service will also be underground. We will contact MISS DIG to locate public utilities,...
The Need for Speed
Speed expectations and factors Fiber lines can typically carry up to 1,000 Mbps, and download/upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning you can download and upload at the same speed. However, when using Wi-Fi, it is normal for the speeds to vary. Many factors play...
Construction to the Home – Design
You've registered and returned your site plan - now what? Now, it gets real, and the exciting stuff starts happening. We start the construction to the home process. Your order will move to our drop technician, who will design the path our fiber line will take...
*Pricing and plans are subject to change.
We've all seen the fine print, *pricing and plans are subject to change. That doesn't mean we want them to change, but sometimes it becomes necessary. As we continue to expand our fiber network, the cost of materials and services continues to rise. With that comes the...
How Does Truestream’s Voice Service Differ?
VoIP vs. Traditional Landline At Truestream, we’re proud to offer voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services to keep you connected. But if you’ve never used VoIP before, you may be wondering what it is and how it differs from a traditional landline phone....