November 2025

JUST FOR YOU

Stay Connected This Holiday Season with Gigabit Internet! From family group chats to holiday video calls, keeping in touch this season has never been easier. With Gigabit Internet from FOCUS Broadband, you can easily stream, video chat, and shop online without interruptions! Even better, you can also get your first wireless line FREE for a full year! Need more lines? No problem! Add extras for just $35/month each to keep the whole family connected. Call 910-755-1951 or visit us in Shallotte, Leland, Whiteville, Burgaw, or Sunset Beach to take advantage of this special offer. Ready to Stream? Black Friday Deals Are Coming! Now's the perfect time to plan your streaming lineup. Many streaming services will be rolling out incredible Black Friday discounts, and FOCUS Broadband is here to make it easy to discover them all in one place. As each provider announces their offers, we'll keep the page updated so you can compare and find the best deals available, so be sure to check for the latest updates. Click here to see the deals as they're announced and get ready to stream more for less! From Farm to Store: Business Solutions that Keep Humphrey Farms Running For more than a century, Humphrey Farms has been a part of the Burgaw community. In 2022, they expanded their operations with Big Annie's Trading Post, offering farm goods and handcrafted items from local artisans. As their business grew, so did their need for faster, more reliable connectivity. FOCUS Broadband was there to help. With high-speed internet, strategically placed Wi-Fi access points, and our business voice solutions, owner Gina Humphrey Marasco and her team can seamlessly manage their POS system, handle customer communication, and run day-to-day operations without disruption. From speed and reliability to professional and local support, FOCUS Broadband gives Humphrey Farms the foundation to focus on what they do best: serving their community with quality products and outstanding service. Call 910-755-8118 or visit focusbroadband.com/business to see how we can help your business thrive! Attention Class of 2026: Accepting Scholarship Applications Until December 5th! FOCUS Broadband will award ten $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the Class of 2026. Applicants or their legal guardians must be FOCUS Broadband customers. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, leadership, community service and interview performance. The deadline to apply is December 5, 2025! Learn more and apply today at www.focusbroadband.com/scholarships Scholarships are open to high school seniors whose primary residence receives internet, security or home phone service from FOCUS Broadband. Applicants or their legal guardians must be current FOCUS Broadband customers and provide an active account number on the application. Eligible students must be enrolled as a senior in a public high school, private high school, homeschool program, or another accredited academic institution. Other guidelines apply. Smart Defense Starts Here Your front door is your home's first line of defense, and now it can be smarter than ever! For a limited time, when you sign up for our Connected Home package, you'll get your choice of a FREE Video Doorbell or Smart Lock. Pair your new device with our professionally installed security system and easy-to-use mobile app to stay connected, secure, and in control from anywhere. With 24/7 professional monitoring and local customer service, you'll have a smarter, stronger way to protect what matters most. Call 877-755-8023 today to ask about this limited time offer! Free video doorbell and smart lock available to new customers subscribing to the Connected Home package. Limit one free device per household. Security by FOCUS Broadband services require an agreement, monthly subscription, equipment, broadband connection, and mobile device with Alarm.com app. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Other conditions, taxes & fees may apply. Offer ends November 30, 2025. FOCUS Broadband is proud to be a drop-off site for Toys for Tots this year! Help make the holidays brighter for local children by donating a new, unwrapped toy at our Shallotte, Sunset Beach, or Leland retail locations. Celebrating 70 Years with Julia Tripp, FOCUS Broadband Board Director Julia Tripp's journey with FOCUS Broadband has come full circle — from her early days as an employee to serving on the Board. Inspired by her positive experience and the impact of fiber optic expansion in her former neighborhood, she joined the Board to help bring the same opportunities to other communities. Watch this interview to hear Julia share her story and her perspective on how FOCUS Broadband has grown into a leading cooperative.