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Alaska Power & Telephone Company (APTL) generates news at the intersection of utilities, broadband infrastructure, and rural development in Alaska. As an employee- and investor-owned telecom and power utility serving more than 40 rural and remote communities, AP&T’s announcements often center on new infrastructure projects, grant awards, and strategic initiatives that affect connectivity and energy services across the state.
News about AP&T frequently highlights the expansion of fiber optic networks and submarine cable systems. Recent updates have covered the completion of the SEALink South submarine fiber optic cable project, earlier installation of the SEALink cable system, and the Lynn Canal Fiber project, all aimed at improving internet speeds, capacity, and resiliency for communities in southeast Alaska. These stories often describe how new submarine cables and landing sites connect locations such as Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Juneau, and other areas.
Investors and observers can also find coverage of AP&T’s participation in USDA ReConnect grant programs through its subsidiaries, including Alaska Telephone Company and APT Wireless. These grants support projects like the Klukwan-Skagway Fiber buildout and SEALink South, which are designed to deliver high-speed, symmetrical broadband service to underserved communities and to support economic diversification.
Additional news topics include corporate developments such as the relocation of AP&T’s headquarters to Ketchikan, leadership changes at the executive level, and the company’s uplisting of APTL stock to the Pink Current Information tier. Updates also feature partnerships on clean energy and electrification initiatives, such as heat pump deployment projects that utilize local hydropower resources. This news page provides a centralized view of how AP&T’s projects, partnerships, and corporate actions shape power and communications services in rural Alaska.
Alaska Power & Telephone (OTCMKTS: APTL) has appointed Ryan Wopschall as President and Board Member of its majority-owned subsidiary Sealink Networks, Inc. (SNI). SNI, co-founded by AP&T and Wopschall in 2024, specializes in subsea fiber optic cable landing site infrastructure and dark fiber services.
As part of this strategic move, SNI has acquired Wopschall Consulting, LLC. Wopschall brings 18 years of experience in the global subsea cable industry and has served as General Manager of the International Cable Protection Committee since 2020. The company is currently advancing with a capital raise and securing permits for its first diverse cable landing site in Westport, Washington.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company (APTL) has announced it will acquire a majority stake in SEALink Networks, Inc. (SNI), which is developing a cable landing station for subsea cables in Westport, Washington. The strategic move aims to enhance connectivity between Alaska and the lower 48 states through new submarine fiber optic cables that will replace aging infrastructure.
The Westport location was chosen for its strategic value as a cable landing point, with the facility designed to serve multiple customers with significant capacity needs. This development aligns with AP&T's core competency in permitting, landing, and powering subsea cables, leveraging their 70-year experience in Southeast Alaska.
The initiative follows AP&T's recent strategic moves, including the appointment of Bill Marks as CEO in early 2024 and the relocation of headquarters to Ketchikan. The project addresses growing demands for broadband and data services while ensuring continued high-quality connectivity for Alaska's residents, businesses, and communities.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company (APTL) has completed the installation of the 'SEALink South' submarine fiber optic cable project one year ahead of schedule. The project, funded by a $29.3m USDA ReConnect grant plus matching funds from AP&T, connects Ketchikan with Hollis and Coffman Cove communities. The system enhances network resilience through diverse routing options and creates a fiber 'ring' around Prince of Wales Island. Additional fiber-to-home buildouts are scheduled for Klawock (2024-2025), Hollis (2025), and Craig (2026). This project follows AP&T's previous successful implementations of the Lynn Canal Fiber (2016) and SEALink (2022) projects.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) has been named 'Business of the Year' by Southeast Conference, the federally-designated Economic Development District for southeast Alaska. The award recognizes AP&T's extraordinary leadership and investment in innovative projects in the region over the past decade, focusing on clean energy and broadband initiatives.
Southeast Conference, incorporated in 1958, now represents over 185 member organizations and individuals. AP&T CEO Bill Marks expressed gratitude for the award, acknowledging the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders in the company's success.
Southeast Conference recently received a $38.6 million US EPA grant to install heat pumps in numerous southeast Alaska communities, including AP&T service areas. AP&T (OTCMKTS:APTL) is an employee- and investor-owned utility providing diverse broadband, communications, and energy services in over 40 rural Alaska communities.
Alaska Power & Telephone (AP&T) has successfully uplisted its stock from the Pink Information tier to the Pink Current Information tier under the symbol APTL. This move signifies AP&T's commitment to providing more comprehensive and timely financial disclosures. The Pink Open Market, managed by OTC Markets Group, has two tiers, with the Current Information tier demanding more rigorous financial reporting. Uplisting may enhance access to AP&T’s stock and improve liquidity. CEO Bill Marks emphasized the importance of transparent communication with investors, stating that AP&T will provide more frequent updates in the future.
Alaska Power & Telephone (AP&T) announces a $2.5m grant for a heat pump deployment project in Prince of Wales Island. The initiative aims to add 240 air source heat pumps to homes, reduce emissions, and utilize local renewable energy sources. The project is a partnership between AP&T, Spruce Root, and Sealaska , focusing on clean energy development and environmental goals.
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On October 31, 2022, Alaska Power & Telephone's subsidiary, AP&T Wireless, installed the SEALink submarine fiber optic cable system, marking the first fiber optic connection for Prince of Wales Island to North America. This project, funded by a $21.5 million USDA grant and $7 million in private investment, aims to enhance broadband access and services for local residents. The cable will provide improved internet speeds and reliability, replacing outdated microwave links. Full operational status is anticipated by March 2023, with future expansions planned for other communities.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company (APTL) has secured a $33 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture to enhance fiber optic connectivity in rural Southeast Alaska through the Klukwan-Skagway Fiber project. With matching funds of $11 million, the initiative aims to deliver high-speed internet services to underserved communities, including Klukwan and Skagway. Construction may start in 2023, with completion expected by 2028. This project is anticipated to boost economic growth and improve quality of life for rural residents.