Community Hub
Connecting you to what matters most
We’re proud to do more than deliver fast, reliable internet – we’re committed to strengthening the communities we serve. Our Community Hub is a destination for programs, events, and opportunities that support local students, organizations, and our members.
How can we help you today?
PBC Academy
Free Member Training
PBC Academy offers free technology training sessions available to all Paul Bunyan Communications members.
Community outreach
FRS Youth Tour
Want to travel, explore D.C., and meet students from across the country? Enter for your chance to join the 2026 FRS Youth Tour – totally free!
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Esports gaming
Paul Bunyan Communications is leading the way, both locally and nationally, in providing Esports opportunities for our members.
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Scholarships
Paul Bunyan Communications is committed to the communities we serve and provides dozens of scholarships annually to local students within our service territory.
Apply for scholarshipsGaming and tech conferences
GigaZone Gaming Championship
One of the largest rural gaming events in the United States held annually in April at the Sanford Center in Bemidji.
TechXpo
Come see a wide variety of technology being used at schools and businesses right here in northern Minnesota!
Minnesota Gold® directory
The Minnesota Gold Directory connects communities across northern Minnesota – reaching over 125,000 people in 52 communities.
With one listing, businesses gain visibility in the Minnesota Gold Telephone Directory and online at mngold.com, making it easy to be found in print and digital formats year-round.
Whether you’re promoting a service or searching for one, the Minnesota Gold Directory makes local connections simple. Explore listings or get started today at mngold.com.
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Planning for Winter Construction? Sign up for services now before the construction season ends
Though winter might seem far off, now is the perfect time to plan ahead if you have construction projects in our service area and want to connect to our all-fiber optic network. Sign up for services now to ensure you’re on the construction list before the season ends. Delaying may push your connection to next […]
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Paul Bunyan Communications is an Authorized DIRECTV Dealer
As more customers look to Paul Bunyan Communications for fast reliable internet and entertainment options, the cooperative is pleased to announce its new relationship with DIRECTV. Your DIRECTV service can run over your GigaZone Internet & WiFi service, there is no longer a satellite dish required! As a retailer of DIRECTV, Paul Bunyan Communications GigaZone […]
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Universal Service Fund Essential to Keeping Rural America Connected
Keeping Americans Connected with Broadband Built to Last The idea that all Americans should have reliable access to communications services at a reasonable cost has been a national objective for over a century. Today, the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) helps rural Americans connect to high-quality, affordable broadband and supports critical connections for low-income families, […]
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