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Communicators, it is a look at some of the smaller phone, broadband and video providers and some of the issues they face. We want to introduce you to patricia jo boyers, president of a Company Called boycom vision that is located in Southeast Missouri. Patty boyers, what is it that boycom does . Patricia oh my goodness, peter, thank you for having me. It is an honor to represent my state. Southeast missouri is a predominantly rural area. We are at the foothills of the mountains. It is the mouth of the delta that runs through the Mississippi River and all the lush farmland in the state of arkansas. My husband and i are firstgeneration broadband, cable tv and phone supplier. We serve about five counties right at the cusp of the. Peter you say you serve about five counties. In what way . Patricia we are the broadband, video and phone provider. Peter just like and how many customers do you have . Patricia last check, we had 4,258. Peter can you make money with 4,258 customers in the broadb
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