Keep BT Local

We've submitted our updated bid to buy Burlington Telecom. It includes:

• An increase in our offer from $12M to $18M.
• Carried Interest or cash for City and Citibank for the ‘base’ purchase offer of $12M.
• More favorable terms for the Maine Fiber Company Loan Contract in the event of a default.
• Working Capital improvement.
• Revisions to the City and School contracts.
• Increased Investment in the Tech Economy.
• Price freezes on phone and internet for three years.

Check out the bid details on our website!

Keep BT Local submits Revised Bid Keep BT Local has submitted a revised bid to the Burlington City Council. The revised bid includes: Carried Interest or cash for City and Citibank for the ‘base’ purchase offer of $12M An increase in our offer from $12M to $18M Revisions to the City and School contracts More favorable terms for the…

The KBTL Board released the following statement this morning in regards to the talks last week with Ting/Tucows. Please share and see you tomorrow night!

Keep BT Local Statement on Collaborative Discussions with Ting / Tucows KEEP BT LOCAL CO-OPERATIVE 5 Lawson Lane, Burlington, VT 05401 For Immediate Release: November 11, 2017 For more information: Contact David Lansky at (802) 865-0155 Keep BT Local Statement on Collaborative Discussions with Ting / Tucows BURLINGTON – While talks between Keep BT Local and Ting/Tucows…

The patronage refund is the mechanism by which a co-op guarantees that it's operating on a not-for-profit basis for its members. Kudos to City Market on their success (and new store!). https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/patronagedividend.asp

Patronage Refund checks have been dropped off at the post office and you can expect to receive yours soon!

If you missed last night's excitement at City Hall ... never fret! CCTV Vermont was there and captured all of the night's drama.

11/06/2017 Burlington City Council The Burlington City Council meets on Mondays, often three times each month at 7pm. Their meetings air live on Channel 317 (Burlington Telecom) and repeat on ...