Extreme Stories

Our field technicians traverse rough terrain and drive hundreds of miles every day to make sure you stay connected. Along the way, they run into people who need other types of help and many times have come to the rescue. We want to share their stories with you, and if you have a story that we’re missing, feel free to call or email it in to us!

Here’s a story from one of our customers, Ara, in his own words.

“Veni, Vidi, Vici” was a report given to Roman Julius Caesar in 45BC after conquering Pharmaces at Zela in Asia Minor, in just five days. It means “I came, I saw, I conquered”. Those three words hopefully are the same ones written by Big Bend Telephone crew at the end of their own day from here on their own report.

Arriving not too long ago on this beautiful 10 acre parcel, 60 miles south of Alpine and over a mile away from the main road to set some winter roots, I noticed a green box .3 mile away. Could it be a telephone box? It sure was.

I am a bit old fashion, as I went to the Big Bend Telephone office instead of seeking for the answers through cyberspace and through utmost courtesy a survey was set up which took place the next day. I qualified with more than enough power to satisfy an install as soon as their “trench digger” got back from Lubbock due to undergoing repairs. Sure enough, one week later an army showed up early morning, installers, and with no-nonsense my line and DSL was in by the end of the day!

Fast forward… as I add, and I can say it now, my telephone saved my life a few days ago when I had to call an Ambulance to take me to Alpine’s Hospital for heart complication.
Nothing but the best, a tremendous “Thank You” to all at Big Bend Telephone Company in Alpine, Texas.

Lifesaving Measures: Carlos Rodriquez,
Years with Big Bend Telephone: 32 years

“Twenty miles west of Sanderson, I came up on an accident. It was an older couple pulling a trailer. The driver had lost control and rolled, and the vehicle was upside down. We managed to pull them out and got emergency services to them and unstrapped him from the vehicle. He was still in his seat belt, but we got them out and to safety. Today, I still have one of his AM/FM radios that he gave me, and it’s still in operation. He also gave me a couple of pottery bowls that came from the vehicle as a token for saving his life.”