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In May 1995, the citizens of Harlan voted to establish a
Telecommunications utility. Harlan's hybrid fiber-coax
network is a broadband 750 MHz system designed for
high-quality television, high-speed data transmission,
advanced energy services, improved telephone service, and
long-term compatibility with emerging digital television
technology.
In October of 2008, HMU
launched a full tier of HD and digital programming plus
expanded premium movie multiplexes and pay per view
channels.
Fiber-Optic trunk lines carry the signals to
distribution nodes, each serving up to 1,200
subscribers. Service to homes and businesses
use coaxial cable. We pay special attention to
shielding and leakage prevention to ensure a quality
signal.
Outside the HMU offices, seven dishes capture transmissions
from seven satellites in geo-synchronous orbit. A
440-ft. tower receives over the air broadcast signals from
commercial television stations in Omaha and Des Moines.
Inside the building, a roomful of
state-of-the-art equipment acquires satellite and broadcast signals
for processing and redistribution. Subscribers can order Pay per View movies and events through their
remote control. Purchases are tracked and billed automatically.
An on-screen
programming guide helps select what to watch. In
addition to regular programming, HMU maintains three
channels of local programming and information.
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