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CASSCOMM is a locally owned communications company dedicated to supporting the communities it serves while delivering reliable, high-speed fiber optic services that meet the evolving needs of customers across its footprint.

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About CASSCOMM

CASSCOMM is a locally owned telecommunications company based in central Illinois, serving nine counties and 34 communities with advanced broadband and communication services. Our offerings include high speed fiber internet, cable television, and phone services. 
 
Pictured here is the late owner and chairman, Mr. Gerald Gill. Mr. Gill and his family built the company from the ground up, and today his grandson, Sam Gill, leads the business.
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Our Vision & Mission

CASSCOMM strives to be the trusted provider of fast, reliable broadband internet, TV, and telephone services, empowering local communities with seamless connectivity and entertainment. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents and businesses by delivering innovative, integrated solutions that keep people connected and informed. Through our commitment to exceptional service, we work to bridge the digital divide and ensure every household and business has the communication tools needed to thrive in today’s digital world.

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Construction is What We Do

Two construction crew members working on trenching a line for our rural fiber build. 
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CASSCOMM is an SRC Provider

CASSCOMM employees had the opportunity to meet with Senator Jill Tracey & Representative Norine Hammond as we awarded Mt. Sterling their Smart Rural Community certificate & sign. 
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Parade Season

Every year casscomm takers the time to participate in parades in our local communities, we make an appearance in over 15 parades a year. 

CASSCOMM History

  • CASSCOMM expanded its services to Meredosia, IL, delivering high-speed internet, TV, and telephone to the community.
  • CASSCOMM increased fiber optic speeds of 100×100, 500×500, 1000MBPS x 1000MBPS & 2000 x 2000MBPS.
  • CASSCOMM recognized the following communities—Concord, Virginia, Pleasant Plains, Arenzville, and Griggsville—with Smart Rural Community awards.
  • We have added services to the communities of Murrayville & Concord IL along with expanding some services in Morgan County.
  • CASSCOMM presented Smart Rural Community awards to the following towns: Mason City, Petersburg, Rushville, Easton
  • Samuel P. Gill Named President and CEO of CASSCOMM, son of former president Gerald S. Gill and grandson of late Gerald E. Gill.
  • CASSCOMM Celebrates 125 years of services. 
  • CASSCOMM brings service to two new communities, Murrayville IL and Concord IL.
  • CASSCOMM wins the 2023 Smart Rural Showcase award from the NTCA. 
  • CASSCOMM presented Smart Rural Community awards to the following towns: Williamsville, Sherman, Riverton, Pittsfield, Havana, Mt. Sterling
  • Founder & Chairman of the board Gerald E. Gill passed away.
  • CASSCOMM wins Industry of the year award by Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation. 
  • CASSCOMM becomes a Smart Rural Community Provider. 
  • CASSCOMM makes executive board executive decision to bring fiber optics to all of its coverage areas
  • Greene County Partners merged into Cass Cable Tv, Inc.
  • CASSCOMM is celebrating 20 years of internet service in our coverage area.
  • CASSCOMM Internet upgraded the mid and high speeds for residential and business to 25M down-3M Up and 50M down-5M up.
  • CASSCOMM Celebrated 50 years of cable TV in our coverage area.
  • CASSCOMM upgraded the billing system and information over to MACC software and no longer print bills from the home office.
  • Jacksonville Journal Courier “Readers Choice” Award for Best Internet Provider.
  • Cable TV now offers Cisco HD 8-tuner digital boxes.
  • CASSCOMM started supporting dedicated fiber optic connections to our businesses customers.
  • CASSCOMM added a direct fiber route in the City of Jacksonville for businesses.
  • Jacksonville Journal Courier “Readers Choice” Award for Best Internet Provider.
  • CASSCOMM Internet upgraded our Internet speeds to 10M 15M and 30M.
  • Launched All Access HD- 100+ HD channel package available to Cable TV customers. Sold Brighton, Carrollton, Jerseyville, Manchester, Roodhouse and White Hall to NewWave Communications
  • Joined Facebook
  • Cass Advertising receives National Telly Award for excellence in ‘Mayberrry’ ad series.
  • Video On Demand (VOD) was launched for cable television customers.
  • CASSCOMM launched its Digital Phone Service (VOIP) with unlimited calling and local number portability.
  • Greene County Partners was acquired servicing Greene, Jersey, Menard and Sangamon counties with Basic Cable packages, Digital Cable packages, High Speed Cable Modem Internet service, High Definition services and Digital Phone.
  • The company moved into a new office on Rt. 78 just north of Virginia. Cass Long Distance became available. Cass Internet was born and provided access to the World Wide Web. Cass Communications Management Inc. was formed to manage Cass Cable TV, Cass Internet, Cass Telephone, Cass Tech Center, Cass Long Distance, Cass Advertising, Greene County Partners, Gillcrest Farms and Gillcrest Estates.
  • Gerald E. Gill, now Chairman of the Board, launched his first cable television service. Cass Community Antenna Television, Inc. was formed in Beardstown, Illinois and received a total of 12 channels. Cass Community Antenna Television is now known as Cass Cable TV, Inc. which has expanded to serve communities in Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Mason, Menard, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler and Tazwell counties with Basic Cable packages, Digital Cable packages, High Speed Cable Modem Internet service, High Definition services and Digital Phone.
  • Further expansions for Cass Telephone Company began in 1924 with the purchase of the Ashland Telephone Company. In 1968 and 1971 respectively, Chandlerville Telephone Company and Easton Telephone Company were acquired. All four communities are still serviced by Cass Telephone company today, where dial up and DSL internet service has also been made available to telephone customers.
  • The company was incorporated as Cass County Telephone Company. The founders of Cass Telephone Company were Edward J. and Ada Huff, great-grandparents of current Chairman of the Board Gerald E. Gill and great great-grandparents of current President Gerald S. Gill II.
  • Cass Telephone Co. was granted a franchise as Virginia and Little Indian Telephone Company. The telephone wire ran from the community of Little Indian to Virginia, IL providing telephone service within the city limits. The construction wires were strung along roadsides, attached to any stable device available.
 

Holiday Schedule

HolidayDate Observed
New Year’s DayThursday, January 1
President’s DayMonday, February 16
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
Independence DayFriday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Columbus DayMonday, October 12
ThanksgivingThursday, November 26
Day After ThanksgivingFriday, November 27
Christmas DayFriday, December 25

 

Memberships

American Cable Association
American Cable Association		Beardstown Chamber of Commerce
Beardstown Chamber of Commerce		Cable Television & Communications Association of IL
Cable Television & Communications Association of IL		 Cass County Overall Economic Development Commission
Cass County Overall Economic Development Commission		Community Leadership and Action Club
Havana Chamber
Havana Chamber of Commerce		 Illinois Sheriff's Association
Illinois Sheriff’s Association		ITA
Illinois Telecommunication Association		Manito Chamber
Manito Chamber of Commerce		NRTC""
National Rural Telecommunications Coop
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National Cable Television Cooperative		Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce		Pike County Economic Development Corporation
Pike County Economic Development Corporation		http://www.ntca.org/
Rural Broadband Association		RWA
Rural Wireless Association
Sherman Area Chamber of Commerce
Sherman Area Chamber of Commerce		Society of Cable Telecom Engineers
Society of Cable Telecom Engineers		U.S. Chamber of Commerce
US Chamber of Commerce

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