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Construction Update

Construction Update

Timelines are based on the current list of registrations from jointruestream.com, 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...

Hart Construction Update

Hart Construction Update

Mainline construction has officially begun in Hart, PLUS we’re expanding construction! Construction has begun to connect the Baseline substation to the Rodgers substation. Baseline – say what? We haven’t announced construction in Baseline. We’re announcing it now! We...

Construction Update

Construction Update

Timelines are based on the current list of registrations from jointruestream.com, 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...

Construction Update

Construction Update

Timelines are based on the current list of registrations from jointruestream.com, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for drop construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home....

Construction Update

Construction Update

Timelines are based on the current list of registrations from jointruestream.com, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for drop construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home....

Construction Update

Construction Update

Timelines are based on the current list of registrations from jointruestream.com, which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for drop construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of the home....

Construction Update

Construction Update

The projected dates are based on the current list of registrations from jointruestream.com which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for drop construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of...

Construction Update

Construction Update

The projected dates are based on the current list of registrations from jointruestream.com which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for drop construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of...

Construction Update

Construction Update

The projected dates are based on the current list of registrations from jointruestream.com which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for drop construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of...

Construction Update

Construction Update

The projected dates are based on the current list of registrations from jointruestream.com which changes daily, and the current number of crews working. These dates are for drop construction progress. The drop brings the fiber line from the mainline to the side of...

Truestream News

Truestream & GLE Continue as Critical Infrastructure

Truestream & GLE Continue as Critical Infrastructure

Great Lakes Energy and Truestream continue to provide electric and fiber services to members after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order earlier today in response to the threat from COVID-19. Utility and communications...

Response to COVID-19

Response to COVID-19

UPDATE: June 11, 2020 On March 17th, Great Lakes Energy and Truestream closed entry to all lobbies and drive-thru windows to its members. This decision was made out of our responsibility for the safety of our members and employees, and to assist in reducing the...

New Apprentice Program Comes to Michigan

New Apprentice Program Comes to Michigan

If you live anywhere in Emmet or Charlevoix County, chances are you've seen our contractors working hard to build our fiber network. We're proud to work with contractors like Wolf Line Construction to bring a much-needed service to rural Michigan.  Not only are we...

One year ago today –

One year ago today –

We connected our first Truestreamer!   Hey, it's Julie - I'm baaack!  The powers that be have let me take over the blog once again and I have yet another confession for everyone. My house was the first residential location connected to Truestream. Before you cry...

Welcome guest blogger, Director Paul Schemanski

Fiber Broadband Internet to Great Lakes Energy members with speeds of 100 MB, 200 MB, or 1,000 MB (1GB) in rural northern Michigan. What a life-changer. As I reflect on the accomplishments of the staff and contractors over the last 12 months, how Truestream has gone...

Patience…dear, sweet patience

Patience…dear, sweet patience

Having it is easier said than done, right? Smart decision or not, my bosses have allowed me to take over our Truestream blog, at least this once. Allow me to introduce myself - my name is Julie. I have worked at Great Lakes Energy for almost a decade. I am a wife and...

THE WAIT IS OVER!

THE WAIT IS OVER!

Welcome guest blogger, Brent Marlatt, Executive Director at Camp Daggett in Boyne City MI. Connection, Finally Right now, as I rattle the keys on this computer keyboard at my desk, four Truestream technicians from Great Lakes Energy, Paul Loucks  (Camp’s Avaya Phone...

April Update

April Update

We have some very exciting news to share with you! Construction has officially begun for the Phase 1 area - Hayes, Resort, Petoskey East and Petoskey West service areas! Free installation for those in Phase 1 is limited to those who register prior to construction and...

Construction Plans for Truestream Fiber

Construction Plans for Truestream Fiber

Great Lakes Energy (GLE) has announced construction plans for its fiber network starting this spring in parts of Emmet and Charlevoix counties. The construction will expand availability of Truestream fiber internet and voice services to thousands of rural residents...

The Ribbon Has Been Cut!

The Ribbon Has Been Cut!

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the start of our Truestream fiber internet service, powered by Great Lakes Energy, was held Tuesday at Great Lakes Energy headquarters in Boyne City. Joining the electric cooperative’s board of directors, managers and employees...