As we have rolled out Choptank Fiber broadband to members over the last year, the vast majority have welcomed the opportunity to finally connect to the internet as we build to their homes.  They celebrate the connection, the speeds, and the reliability of the service.
Occasionally, we run into a member who gets an offer from another internet service provider just as we are preparing to connect them.  They ask why they should connect through Choptank rather than another ISP.  After we review the list of reasons, most agree, Choptank Fiber is the best choice.  Here are the key points in the analysis:
Choptank Fiber is your company. You own the Cooperative and you own CF. The economies of scale used to construct and run your electric cooperative are also at work when we build out and manage Choptank Fiber.
The Cooperative Commitment to Quality and Member Service is at our Core.  We operate on a set of principles that put our members and community first.
Our Call Center and Line Crew are staffed by employees who live in your community. And they work to get you immediate answers to all your questions.  You can call us anytime!
Top Quality Infrastructure. We are building the broadband infrastructure to the same high standard we have been building the electric utility.  We do it all day, every day.   
All proceeds are reinvested in the business. To improve as technology improves — or returned to the members, keeping electric costs down.
On a couple of occasions, members ask if broadband will really improve their daily lives.  Here’s what friends and neighbors identify as the quality-of-life benefits of broadband, even for those who don’t need the internet for work or school:  They have access to telehealth — fewer drives needed to town or across the bridge to Annapolis and Baltimore for visits or follow-ups with doctors.  They save money on services when they use internet connection to subscribe to lower-cost television or movie channels or when they use cellular phones over their Wi-Fi network.  Some even say they see their grandkids more (in person and virtually) because they have access to the internet. Many pay bills online saving money on stamps and avoiding late fees from delayed mail delivery. 
As we continue to build out your broadband company, we look forward to connecting your home and providing your family with the best broadband anywhere.  For more information, check out our website at www.choptankfiber.com .