February 2022
February always goes by so quickly and by the time March rolls around, everyone at OpenCape starts getting spring fever! It's been another busy month here in Barnstable with the rollout of our GPON service on Main Street in Hyannis. We can't wait to bring 100% fiber internet to even more new customers! Read about this and what else is going on here at OpenCape below.

With Gratitude, Steve
FIBER ALERT: MAIN STREET, HYANNIS
OpenCape took yet another huge leap forward in Hyannis this month! If you are in or near the Puritan Building on Main Street, you can now be connected to 100% fiber internet for just $80/month with our GPON service (gigabit passive optical network). We have already connected Cape & Islands United Way, John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, the Massachusetts Air & Space Museum, and Alison Caron Design. Click on the map image below to see the areas covered by OpenCape's Hyannis GPON.

"As soon as we were connected to OpenCape, we noticed a huge improvement in our upload speed. With some of the team working remotely, needing to access large files on the office server, OpenCape is a lifesaver," said Alison Caron, owner of Alison Caron Design. Questions about how your Hyannis Main Street business or residence can become the next member of the OpenCape family? Contact us today!
Photo Credit: Corinne Green
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: CAPESPACE
Dependable internet is a must-have for the modern, full-service, shared workspace facility. “People come here for one reason: to work” says Robbin Orbison, Owner of CapeSpace. She planned CapeSpace/Hyannis around access to the OpenCape network, and when she opened the second location, in Mashpee Commons, she insisted on OpenCape service once again. 

“We are very pleased with our service from OpenCape,” she says. “The reliability is fantastic. We never have to worry about the Internet going down. As a Cape business owner, to have a personal relationship with the staff is incredibly helpful.”
Photo Credit: Dan Cutrona
PRESS CONFERENCE: SAVE THE DATE!
OpenCape is hosting a press conference at the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 16 at 11am to announce some VERY exciting news about internet rates for our Falmouth Main Street customers. Mark your calendar and join us, the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, and the Falmouth EDIC at this event!
OPENCAPE IS GROWING...AGAIN!

As we continue to take on new and exciting projects and scale our nonprofit business, OpenCape is currently seeking talented individuals to help us further our vision and become part of our award-winning team. We currently have openings for a Chief Financial Officer and an Office Manager. Make a difference and work for a mission-driven nonprofit right here on Cape Cod; learn more about these positions HERE.
DDOS ATTACKS: HOW TO AVOID THEM
DDoS is short for "distributed denial of service". During a DDoS attack, your network is flooded with malicious traffic in an effort to disrupt service. OpenCape partners with the security experts at Corero to offer DDoS protection to our clients. Protect your data and your network; contact us today for a quote.
HELP US MAKE A NEW CONNECTION & SAVE ON YOURS!
OpenCape is excited to announce our referral program! It's easy to refer a friend or business connection who wants fast reliable internet. Once your referral is connected, OpenCape will credit your account with a FREE month of internet service! There is no limit on the number of referred credits you can receive! Questions? Contact us today or learn more HERE.
OpenCape continues to advocate for federal and state infrastructure funding to be directed to our underserved region. Lawmakers have announced more than $572B in federal broadband funding opportunities via a variety of different programs. For a link to the most comprehensive guide regarding this funding from the team at common sense, click HERE.

Do you work in education, STEM, STEAM, or another capacity? OpenCape currently has an opening on our esteemed Board of Directors for a new member. The OpenCape Board includes accomplished professionals from a variety of disciplines, including technology, health care, law, higher education, finance, and marketing. Contact us to learn more about this exciting opportunity to serve the community.
OPENCAPE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW OPEN
OpenCape's Board of Directors is proud to launch our 2022 Scholarship Program for graduating seniors continuing their education at an accredited post-secondary institution. Students at ten public high schools here on the Cape are eligible to apply for a $1,000 OpenCape scholarship by completing an application and submitting it, along with a brief essay, to their high school guidance department for consideration. Last year, OpenCape awarded $1,000 scholarships to 15 students! Questions? Contact us for more details or ask the scholarship coordinator at your child's school!