Power Broadband

11/26/2025

Hey everyone, quick heads-up: Cogent's line including other providers got sliced yesterday-imagine a blade of the sort through buried fiber. Took crews five hours: locate break with OTDR scanner, excavate without nicking gas lines, splice the glass strands under microscope-level precision, then test every wavelength till it sings again. All fixed by nine forty PM, no data hurt. We have been double-checking routes now. Back rolling-thanks for hanging in.

In an increasingly digital world dominated by 5G, AI, and IoT, fiber optic cables are the unsung heroes ensuring seamless data flow across vast networks. However, even these robust systems aren't immune to damage, which can lead to costly downtime and disrupted services. As we move deeper into 2025,...

09/21/2024

Another major internet outage for one of my competitors, all systems go for Power Broadband 😎✅

09/21/2024

No outages to report here! 👀

07/09/2024

All of the businesses pictured below are currently up and running, even though most of them have a primary internet provider that is experiencing an outage. Keep us in mind when looking for redundancy or a primary internet solution. Our main fiber handoff is located at the heart of the city in McAllen, at the Chase Bank tower, and is powered by Cogent, a global Tier 1 internet service provider!

Www.powerbroadband.com

https://www.cogentco.com/en/about-cogent

04/11/2024

As the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program winds down, learn what’s next for those affected. Without further FCC funding, many in the RGV face losing internet access. Are you an Internet customer on ACP? Contact Power Broadband to explore options.

www.PowerBroadband.com

https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-401562A1.pdf

11/09/2023

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/your-vpn-is-crushing-your-internet-speed-heres-how-to-fix-it/

Using a VPN can cut your internet speed in half, which can mean trouble for your gaming and streaming. Try these tips to speed things up.

05/09/2023

Thank you Enchanted Valley Ranch. We appreciate the support. Later in the day we hit speeds of 340Mbps. Others in surrounding parks like Hidden Valley, Leisure Valley, Golf View Estates that are a few hundred feet from the tower are also able to see record speeds! Schedule your Internet Installation on our website at www.powerbroadband.com or call us at 956-224-9159.

09/19/2020

This is how McAllen's Wireless Internet Service Provider expands their fiber network.

07/20/2020

Summer special - pay just $9 for your first month of service (basic or fast) and no install fee!

06/18/2020

Now offering business service - let us save your business $ every month - high-speed internet from $79/mo