6:46AM July 13, 2021

The fiber outage east of Dexter (Frisco Zone) should be restored. Please call us at 877-430-5418 if you are experiencing a fiber outage or downed fiber line.

6:44AM July 13, 2021

6:42AM July 13, 2021

6:36AM July 13, 2021

We have a small outage outside of Dexter in our Frisco zone area. We have a crew on the way to locate the issue. Thank you.

1:41PM July 07, 2021

Who will be the 7,000th GoSEMO Fiber Subscriber. We are almost to 6,500. Order now. 

Do you risk losing out on family connections, learning, running your business and shopping and entertainment opportunities because you don't have 100% fiber broadband services? Live life to its fullest with safe, reliable and affordable fiber internet, TV and phone services. You matter! We serve homes, farms, churches, schools and small and large commercial businesses to make people's lives better. Sign up today. You get free installation, with no activation fees, no contracts, no data caps and no throttling. Plus, local service. Click shop now or call 877-430-5418.

8:59AM June 07, 2021

Looking for ways to keep your children learning over summer break? We’ve compiled several great and FREE online resources for you.

Online Learning Resources for the Summer Break

7:13AM May 19, 2021

We will miss but we are excited to see you focus on making your dreams come true. You will accomplish all your goals with your high energy personality and unique ideas.
Best of luck to you.

11:12PM May 12, 2021

6,000 subscribers in rural southeast Missouri. We are making people's lives better. Enroll today. 

6:55PM May 04, 2021

10:22PM May 01, 2021

• Showtime - Free Preview from April 30th – May 3rd

• World Fishing Network (WFN) - Free Preview for the month of May

• Game Show Network - Free Preview from May 1 – June 30th

8:49AM April 29, 2021

Friday April 30th from 7:30am to 5pm

Saturday May 1st 7:30am to 4pm

7:29AM April 29, 2021

10:58AM April 14, 2021

No Date Caps! Fiber-fast! Reliable!  Enroll today!

10:20AM April 14, 2021

Listen as Loyd and Reid discuss the SEMO Electric Annual Meeting and GoSEMO Fiber.

4:49PM April 01, 2021

#GoSEMOFiber #playball Did you know you can watch the St. Louis Cardinals on GoSEMO Fiber’s Channel 302? Call 877-430-5418 for TV service.

8:02AM April 01, 2021

Today's GoSEMO Fiber Tutorial is over the streaming service Tubi! Tubi has a huge amount of content for $0-- this is no April Fool's joke, it's completely FREE! 

As with any streaming service, it's important to try it out yourself to see if the content fits what you like to watch. With Tubi being free, it's definitely worth a try! Some titles you may recognize on Tubi are Step Up, The Karate Kid, Daddy Daycare, The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, & more.

7:25AM April 01, 2021

Co-op CEO Creates Uplifting Video Messages to Help Members Through Pandemic

CEO Sean Vanslyke began closing SEMO Electric Cooperative’s offices a year ago, when pandemic concerns were rising. He had no idea when members would be allowed in SEMO’s lobbies again, and every co-op staffer who could work remotely began settling into routines quickly developed to help reduce their risks of contracting COVID-19.

“People were just lost that first week or two, and I could see some people were struggling and emotionally stressed,” Vanslyke recalled. “I felt like I needed to do something to help keep people optimistic, maintain a sense of community and empower them.”

That prompted him to launch “The Friday Feature,” a series of self-produced short videos in which he finds positive and upbeat messages to share with friends, family, business associates and anyone else who tunes in. He shares the messages through social media channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. 

“I’ve always wanted to do something like that, but I never had something that pushed me forward like the pandemic, so I saw an opportunity to help people who needed some encouragement,” said Vanslyke. “The first week was hard, and there have been some fairly hard weeks in the past year, but it’s been personally rewarding to reach out and help people.”

Despite serious illnesses and deaths among family and friends and the ongoing challenges of running the Sikeston-based co-op and its GoSEMO Fiber broadband arm, Vanslyke has found at least one minute a week to focus on the positive.

“I shot the first five as selfies, and then my wife volunteered to help,” said Vanslyke. “She’s actually shot 36 of them for me. Only one video wasn’t shot on a Friday morning. We want the videos to be meaningful and authentic.”

The messages encourage viewers to find something to feel good about. While some are drawn from his experiences running the co-op for nine years, others are inspired by conversations and observations he has in his community.

“I carry index cards with me all the time, and I’m always scribbling ideas down and thinking about things,” said Vanslyke. “I have tried to keep them simple and direct and short. When I watch media now, I want people to get to the point and tell me what they have to share, so I’ve let that be my guide as well.”

As year two of the series gets under way, he’s considering expanding it to include brief interactive video exchanges with new audiences.

“‘Friends’ is a strange word in today’s climate because of COVID-19, but we’ve met a lot of associates and people. I like to read their stuff, and they like to read mine, and we trade ideas,” said Vanslyke, who hopes to write an inspirational book based upon the first year of his project. “Camaraderie and communications make getting through challenging times easier.”

Derrill Holly is a staff writer at NRECA

7:18AM April 01, 2021

6:18PM March 30, 2021

On March 31, the Fox Sports Midwest and Fox Sports Midwest Plus channels will be changing branding/names to Bally Sports Midwest and Bally Sports Midwest Plus. The branding change is in name only and will NOT affect channel numbers. For the most part, all of the programming will also remain the same. All of the same teams will be covered on the channels despite the branding change. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CHANGE FROM FOX SPORTS MIDWEST TO BALLY SPORTS MIDWEST.

Q: Why is the network name changing?

A: Sinclair Broadcast Group officially acquired the FOX Sports Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) in 2019. Sinclair was required to re-brand the networks as a condition of the acquisition deal. As part of the evolution of the acquired Regional Sports Networks like the Bally Sports Midwest Channel, Sinclair has partnered with the Bally's Corporation to re-brand the channel and enhance the sports viewing experience.

Q: Will the channel numbers for the Bally Sports Midwest and Bally Sports Midwest Plus change?

A: No. On GoSEMO Fiber television service, Bally Sports Midwest will still be channel 302, and Bally Sports Midwest Plus will be channels 303 and 304.

Q: Are there any changes to the teams carried on each network?

A: No. Viewers will be able to watch the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, Kansas City Royals and other local favorites on the new Bally Sports branded regional sports networks, just as they had before.

Q: Are there any programming changes or additions coming?

A: There have already been programming additions to the regional sports networks since the Sinclair acquisition became final last year and more original and live event offerings are on the horizon.

1:37PM March 30, 2021

Go beyond paper and start reading eBooks from your smart devices! Within the app, users can find over 1,000 eBooks, magazines, comics, and more included with Amazon Prime. Another neat feature with the app is the ability to customize text size, font type, margins, text alignment, and orientation (portrait or landscape)—and choose whether to turn pages from left to right or continuously scroll. This will allow you to read comfortably day and night with adjustable brightness and background colors. 
 
Along with your purchased reads from Amazon, the app also includes a vast section of free eBooks for your enjoyment!? Use your GoSEMO Fiber internet today to download the Amazon Kindle app via the App Store or Google Play Store. Let us know what your next read is below in the comments! Happy reading! 

9:37AM March 25, 2021

1:28PM March 24, 2021

Live with Classic KYMO discussing GoSEMO Fiber and SEMO Electric.  Discussion Topics:

• Preparing for Seasonal Storms
• Tree Trimming
• Member/Subscriber Business Spotlights
• SEMO Electric Member-Owner Annual Meeting
• GoSEMO Fiber Channel 95
• Thank you to our CEO and Board
• Wi-Fi Hotspots and ABConnect Program

1:16PM March 24, 2021

This week’s small business shout out goes to Christian's General Store in Bloomfield, Mo. This store can be your one stop shop. They serve BBQ, pizza and other tasty foods. Fishing supplies, boots and clothing are just a few other things you can find while shopping. The Christian family would love for you to stop by and see them or give them a call at (573)568-6090.

1:03PM March 24, 2021

Serving New Hamburg and the surrounding communities since 1934, this week’s small business shout out goes to Schindler's Tavern New Hamburg, Missouri. They offer a delicious selection of bar foods including the famous bologna burger! Schindler’s is open 7 days a week so stop in and see them soon. You can place an order to go by calling (573) 545-3709.

12:59PM March 24, 2021

1. Streaming Devices. Devices like Amazon Fire Sticks and Roku Sticks cost anywhere from $30-$50 depending on which style you choose. These devices connect to the HDMI port on your TV, giving you access to most streaming apps imaginable.

2. Smart TVs. Most TVs nowadays are "smart TVs," meaning they have the capacity to connect to the internet and can download various streaming apps. Some Smart TVs have Amazon Fire Sticks or Rokus built in, allowing you choose which Smart TV format is the most convenient for you.

3. Gaming Consoles. Most newer gaming consoles have the capacity to connect to the internet and the ability to download various apps, including apps to stream TV.

When it comes to choosing one of these devices, it is ultimately up to you, which format you like better, and what you think will be the most practical for you and your family. If you want to keep your TV but add streaming, it is probably smarter to connect a streaming device or gaming console. If you're looking to buy a new TV, then it would probably be best to look for a Smart TV.