About Us

Since its inception in 1908, Upper Peninsula Telephone Company (UPTC) has undergone several transformations, culminating in its integration into MachTen Inc. in 2023. MachTen is the publicly traded holding company for Michigan Broadband, whose subsidiaries include Upper Peninsula Telephone Company, Michigan Central Broadband Company, and Alpha Enterprises Ltd.

Together we offer expertise in every aspect of telecommunications and provide cutting-edge technology including high speed internet, voice, video, mobile, home automation and managed hosting.

Serving 19 local exchanges across Michigan, UPTC provides broadband and telephone services, covering approximately 3,500 square miles of territory with over 700 miles of fiber optic interconnections. Our expansion efforts extend beyond traditional markets, with a focus on fiber deployment to commercial customers and high-capacity network connections.

Our commitment to excellence is evident in our dedicated team, boasting an average tenure of over 20 years. This experienced staff is passionate about serving our valued customers and driving innovation. Stay tuned for exciting updates as we aim to offer lightning-fast Fiber optic broadband service across Upper Peninsula Michigan.

As one of Michigan's largest independent telecommunication and broadband service providers, Michigan Broadband Services is poised for a bright future, fueled by our passion for connectivity and customer satisfaction.

We strive to keep things open and transparent. To that end, below are documents outlining various policies and operational practices that we follow.

Licensing and Policies

We routinely update our policies to reflect the changing world we live in and serve.
Please check back regularly for the most up-to-date documentation.

 

General Policy Documents

Michigan Broadband's Acceptable Use Policy

Network Management Policy

Open Internet Information

Privacy Policy

 

Tariff Documents

Visit the link below for legal policies and documents regarding Michigan Broadband Services.

Click HERE for our tariff policies.