Ascent Broadband Internet is a regional ISP and provides high-speed internet connection in a few states in the midwestern part of the United States. Ascent was established in the year 2005 to provide internet connection at a very fast speed as well as affordable to the rural areas that are not served by the larger national players. Fiber optic cable in conjunction with fixed wireless technology can provide customers with Ascent’s internet speeds of up to 1Gbps in many instances. This will allow the customers to video conference, stream High Definition movies, and play low-latency online games – activities that demand bandwidth that is more than the traditional rural broadband connection can offer. There are however some distinct features about this company that make it unique among other companies; customer service and community engagement. Ascent has local offices and technicians in many towns, to support community activities, including advertising events, Ascent collaborates with city governments to increase access to technology. The company also feels that if it can act not just as an ISP but as a partner for rural communities, it can be the key to unlocking the potential of the internet and help uplift the economy of the region. With broadband internet being increasingly regarded as a vital necessity, Ascent will strive to make sure the rural citizens of the country are not left out in this important aspect of life. Fast speeds, great services, and local control are the plans they have set to close the gap left by national providers unwilling or unable to provide internet to the communities.