We're 4 miles from the end of the power/phone grid. It's pretty rough terrain and they don't see the benefit of bringing it out this far for just 4 families. After a bunch of time and effort and a lot of arguing we got the trash pickup truck to make those extra 4 miles (but they still refuse to do it in the middle of winter even though we are able to get our roads plowed.... another frustrating non-story!) Doug spent a couple years trying to legally force telephone through but it was pretty much a wasted effort.
We're 4 miles from the end of the power/phone grid. It's pretty rough terrain and they don't see the benefit of bringing it out this far for just 4 families. After a bunch of time and effort and a lot of arguing we got the trash pickup truck to make those extra 4 miles (but they still refuse to do it in the middle of winter even though we are able to get our roads plowed.... another frustrating non-story!) Doug spent a couple years trying to legally force telephone through but it was pretty much a wasted effort.
That's some serious independence, though. You and Doug should be really proud of your set-up!