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11/12/2024

Every day, veterans at GCI bring the same strength and dedication from their service to our mission of connecting Alaska. We’re proud to offer career paths where their unique skills and resilience make a difference.

To veterans on our team and across our state, thank you for your service and all you do for our communities.

11/01/2024

Personal, private, powerful. Experience Apple Intelligence now on iPhone 16 Pro. ✨ (Apple Intelligence requires iOS 18.1.)

Learn how everyone (that's you) can get iPhone 16 Pro on us with trade-in on Alaska's most advanced network at www.gci.com/offers/apple-iphone-16

10/31/2024

Our Anchorage office went wild this Halloween, with employees bringing their favorite animals to life through some seriously creative costumes. We’re wishing all our neighbors a spook-tacular and safe Halloween this year!

10/25/2024

Staying safe online? It’s easier than you think! These are our simple tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

🔒 Your family member’s name and birth year? Not a safe password! Make sure your passwords are unique and changed frequently.

💻 That update notification on your home screen isn’t just a suggestion. Keep your devices up to date with the latest software for the most advanced security precautions.

📧 Remember, stranger danger applies online too. Always check the sender’s email for anything unusual before clicking on links.

10/24/2024

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities robot dog Aurora is ready to tackle its first winter in Alaska! Armed with an IP54 rating, it is protected from snow and ice. Powered by GCI’s Hometown 5G network, Aurora will stay connected, sharing real-time data with air traffic control at Fairbanks International Airport to keep runways safe and clear, no matter the season. 📡❄️

10/23/2024

Last week we celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with our Indigenous Business Resource Group (IBRG). We were honored to welcome Cupik and Yupik dance group Cupiit Yurartet who shared songs and dances passed down through generations, offering a powerful glimpse into living traditions. Witty Youngman also took the stage, blending traditional elements with modern sounds, showing how these cultural roots continue to grow and evolve.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the IBRG for organizing this meaningful event. Events like this are essential to IBRG’s mission of creating space for reflection and fostering appreciation for the Indigenous communities who have called this land home for thousands of years.

10/22/2024

At the Alaska Oil and Gas Association, staying connected is essential to advancing Alaska’s oil and gas industry and GCI has been their trusted partner for years.

“We’ve been using GCI as our internet provider for as long as I can remember at AOGA,” said Kara Moriarty, president and CEO of AOGA. “No business in Alaska, including ours, could function without fast, reliable, and consistent internet.” From managing internal communications to engaging with the public, GCI’s services are critical to AOGA’s operations. “GCI powers everything we do — from communicating with our board and committees to advocacy work,” Moriarty said. “GCI has been a very dependable partner for us. Without the internet, we simply don’t function.”

But GCI’s support doesn’t stop at the office. Each year, AOGA hosts a major conference, gathering more than 500 industry professionals, government leaders, and stakeholders. For the past eight years, GCI has been instrumental in powering the event, offering a charging station for attendees. More recently, GCI partnered to create a mobile app specifically for the conference. “The app is crucial,” Moriarty said. “It has the agenda, speaker bios, and even allows attendees to submit questions during panel discussions. It helps us reduce waste by eliminating printed programs. It’s just another way technology is improving the quality of our conference.”

From powering AOGA’s office to enhancing their signature events, GCI’s reliable, high-speed internet and mobile services have been vital to the organization’s success. Read more at ➡️ https://bit.ly/4h3KI9j.

10/18/2024

"I grew up in Unalakleet, and GCI is all I’ve ever known for staying connected —whether it was our home phone, internet or cell service. Now, working here feels like a full-circle moment. GCI was my first real job, and nine years later, I’m still here. I wear those nine years like a badge of honor.

Throughout my time here, I’ve worked in different retail locations, but it’s the people who motivate me. As I always say, the driving force for me to get up and go to work is the people I work with. My team feels like family, especially Lorie, my longtime mentor. She’s been by my side since day one, and her support is a huge part of my journey.

There are hard days but I believe the people who are most successful are the ones who put their nose to the grindstone and face adversity head-on. That determination pushes me forward.

One of my biggest sources of pride is getting to help my people. As an Alaska Native, I stay connected to my roots by helping others stay connected. GCI has set the bar high when it comes to bridging the digital divide, and I love being part of that mission.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to grow into management, to take what I’ve learned and help others along the way.”

Deion is a wildly ingenious Senior Customer Service Sales Specialist at GCI, proudly serving customers for the past nine years. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his wife and newborn son to Lakers basketball games, or gaming with friends.

10/17/2024

“My family is from Utqiagvik and Fremont, California, which means I grew up in two vastly different hometowns. I have always been connected to Alaska which is why I chose to permanently move here when I was 16. Since joining GCI in March of 2021, I’ve had many opportunities for growth and I’m excited to continue my journey here.

A particularly meaningful experience at GCI has been helping to launch the Indigenous Business Resource Group. I started as the interim co-chair and later became the chair. Last year, we held our first in-person Indigenous Peoples Day event, which was also GCI’s first company-wide event of its kind. We had dancers, great food, and it was a huge success. The Indigenous Business Resource Group has been a way for me to celebrate my culture with others and help people learn more about Alaska’s Indigenous communities. That’s important to me because Alaska has one of the highest Indigenous populations in the country, and GCI operates on lands that belong to many Native peoples. I don’t live on my homeland of Utqiagvik, but I want people to respect the land and understand its significance. Through the Indigenous Business Resource Group, we educate employees, helping them understand how they can support and respect Indigenous peoples and their lands.

My job is all about connecting supply and demand, so it’s rewarding to know that what we do helps keep Alaska connected, especially in rural areas like Utqiagvik. Knowing my work helps close the connectivity gap so my younger family members and other kids in rural Alaska can access better education and opportunities is something I’m proud of.”

Sarah is a Senior Demand Planner at GCI and a past chair of the Indigenous Business Resource Group. Outside of work, she enjoys reading (she’s hit her goal of reading 200 books this year!), bowling with her husband, camping, and spending time with her beloved malamute Fenris who proudly wears a GCI bandana!

10/16/2024

No tricks, just treats! 👻 Get 90 days of FREE mobile when you bundle with GCI+ — Alaska's only bundle offer! Whether you're braving the cold for trick-or-treating or staying in for a scary movie, we’ve got you covered. 📱💀 Learn more at gci.com/gci-plus.

10/15/2024

We proudly support the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska, honoring their contributions, history, and their stewardship of this land. One way we do this is with our Indigenous Business Resource Group (IBRG), a space where both Indigenous employees and allies come together to celebrate, educate, and share the deep-rooted traditions that make Alaska so unique. Whether it's through hosting traditional food tastings, sharing personal stories, or hosting cultural workshops and events, the IBRG helps us all deepen our understanding and appreciation of the land and the people who have called it home for generations.

10/11/2024

Last night’s aurora reminded us why there’s truly no place like Alaska! 🌌💚 While many caught a glimpse, Alaska definitely got the best view! Did you catch the show? Drop your photos in the comments! ⬇️
📸: Shot on iPhone.

10/11/2024

We are a proud sponsor of AFN again this year! If you’re at the convention, visit our booth on the third floor of the Dena’ina Center any time on Thursday or Friday for a GCI Pop-Up Shop. If there’s not a GCI store near you, this is your chance to explore our newest devices, accessories, and special offers. Plus, our team will be there to answer any questions you have about our services! Come by, say hello, and get connected! 👋

10/09/2024

Big news for the AIRRAQ Network! 🚨

Crews have been making significant progress on the AIRRAQ Network, a project with Bethel Native Corporation that will deliver fiber connectivity to 13 communities across the YK Delta. The IT Intrepid, a fiber laying ship, has successfully completed the installation, splicing, and inspection of subsea fiber for the first phase of the project. Meanwhile, the Unalaq landing craft and support vessels have laid the shore ends in Platinum, Apogak, and Dillingham, with final splicing underway in Apogak.

Construction is nearing completion in Bethel, where the local network is being upgraded to seamlessly integrate with the incoming fiber. Bethel will be the first city to come online, followed by 12 more communities in the region.

The launch of Bethel on the AIRRAQ Network, with urban speeds and unlimited data plans, will be here before we know it. Learn more about the AIRRAQ Network: news.gci.com/topic/airraq-network.

10/08/2024

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10/05/2024

Credit Union 1 proves Alaskans know no limits. As the only state-chartered financial co-op in Alaska, Credit Union 1 has spent over 70 years building its business, adding on digital services, a mobile branch and giving back to the communities it serves. We’re proud to help Credit Union 1 power this essential service.

Technology has been critical to Credit Union 1's growth, meaning more services for members. Chief Technology Officer Keith Bennett recalls, “We first offered 24/7 access to accounts back in '86, and we've continued to grow since then. Today, we offer digital services like Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), which allow face-to-face interactions with members even in the most remote areas of Alaska.” Now, Credit Union 1 has 14 locations, mobile banking, and more than 40 ITMs across Alaska.

With GCI’s support, Credit Union 1 has been able to bring full banking services to places like Kodiak, Ketchikan, and Kotzebue where they plan to open the first credit union branch above the Arctic Circle. Bennett explains, “We rolled out Alaska’s first mobile branch in 2022 to bring banking services to communities on the road system and to events like the Alaska State Fair. GCI has been a key partner in adding cellular service to the truck in 2024, helping us grow and ensuring we can serve Alaskans wherever they are.”

On top of an excellent banking experience, Bennett says taking care of communities is also at the heart of CU1’s mission. “Our goal is to serve the underserved across Alaska, to help Alaskans with their financial well-being and stability. Being a co-op and not-for-profit, we get to do things in the communities we serve that other financial institutions wouldn’t. We give back to the communities.” This community-first focus is reflected in programs like an annual scholarship initiative and employee volunteer efforts. “This year, we’ve set a goal of 3,500 hours of volunteering across the organization because we believe that healthy Alaska communities mean a healthy economy,” Bennett explains.

As Credit Union 1 continues to expand its physical and digital presence, it remains committed to a mission of improving financial stability for Alaskans. "We have big plans to open two new branches this year and are constantly working to expand our digital offerings to meet the needs of our members across the state," says Bennett.

Learn more about how GCI can support your business needs ➡️ gci.com/small-business.

10/04/2024

“I was the first woman to become a manager in Technology Solutions and worked my way up to vice president within the department. It’s one of the things I’m proudest of. At the time, it felt like a male-dominated world, but I worked hard and showed that women can lead in this space too. Now I see more and more women stepping into these roles, and it’s amazing to be part of that change. It's exciting that we see a lot of women in the technical side of the house.

I’ve been with GCI for a long time, and what’s kept me here is simple: I love helping people. Over 22 years ago I started in customer service and worked my way up to become a Principal Program Manager. Along the way, I’ve tackled some massive projects, including the incredible challenge of building out the TERRA network across rural Alaska. It was tough, but exciting, and I always felt like part of a team that was changing lives.

My biggest piece of advice for people coming up in their careers is to not be afraid to ask for help. At GCI, I’ve learned that sometimes you just need to go for it. The worst they can say is no, but you’ll never know unless you try. As I prepare to retire, I’m looking forward to spending more time on my passions, like genealogy, gardening, and volunteering in Willow. But no matter where life takes me next, I’ll always be grateful for the journey I’ve had at GCI.”

Rebecca is a Principal Program Manager and one of the first members of GWeN (GCI Women’s Network) and has been at GCI for over 22 years. In Rebecca’s spare time, you can find her adventuring around Willow and spending time with her family and friends.

10/03/2024

Calling all small business customers! 📲 Several of our GCI+ small business tiers are getting upgraded to unlimited internet at no additional cost. From boosting your online presence, simplifying day-to-day operations and improving communication, we’re here to help you grow. If you’re not already a GCI+ customer, now’s the perfect time to join! Just add a mobile line to your Business 400, Business 1 GIG or Business 2 GIG plan to get started. Get in touch with your business rep for more details or learn more at https://bit.ly/3CdcYmw.