Expansion Of Sidney's Telephone Plant Will Benefit Sizeable Area
Northwestern Bell in Sidney Nebraska is completing a major modernization and expansion to serve western Nebraska. When activated on April 20 the system links Sidney Alliance Brush, Kimball and other towns to nationwide grids via microwave and trunk lines. The plant includes 2000 trunk circuits, auto reports, and an emergency around the clock staff with power supplied by the city grid and a backup 225 kW diesel alternator.