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Our highly skilled staff of Data Service Representatives will create and maintain a strong, stable, and secure I.T. infrastructure to ensure your business is powered to produce at its maximum potential. Put your trust in Paul Bunyan Communications and you will not be disappointed.
I.T. SERVICES

In today’s world, fast, reliable, and secure internet and data connections are a vital part of nearly every business. We have service plans to fit the I.T. needs of business large or small and you can purchase Business I.T. services as needed, contracted, or as a managed service. Additional discounts for cooperative members are also available.

Professional Business Communication Services and I.T. Support

  • Server Administration
  • Network Administration
  • Remote Support
  • Off Site Data Backup & Storage
  • Desktop/Laptop Repair
  • Computer Repair
  • Business Wi-Fi Setup and Maintenance
  • Access Control Systems
  • Digital Signage
  • Web Design
  • Web Application Development
  • Business Phone System Sales & Service
  • Network Wiring

Is your critical business data being backed up effectively? Need help configuring your Firewall, VPN, or WiFi? Are you feeling overwhelmed by your I.T. workload? Our highly skilled staff of Data Service Representatives will create and maintain a strong, stable, and secure I.T. infrastructure to ensure your business is powered to produce at its maximum potential.

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Put your phone system in the cloud with our Managed Voice Service.

Managed Voice Service, sometimes known as a Hosted PBX, is a managed service offering that provides a complete communications solution — implementation, maintenance, and administration all on a fixed term with monthly payments.

Take advantage of our comprehensive service capabilities and state of the art network to eliminate the risks and uncertainties associated with the ownership and management of advanced voice services.

How it works

  1. Phones at your location connect to our switch via a secure fiber connection.
  2. Your virtual private phone system (Managed Voice Service) is housed at our location and handles all your advanced voice services.
  3. Calls are sent around the world via our public switched network.

AFFORDABLE
Limited capital investment

SCALABLE
Managed Voice can grow as your business grows

PEACE OF MIND
Top quality customer support

How you benefit

  • Lower cost of ownership/limited capital expense
  • Easily upgradable/scalable
  • No IT or maintenance costs
  • Connect multiple locations
  • Unified communications
  • Disaster recovery preparedness

Get started today!
Contact us and we will get you heading for the cloud.

Our Managed Voice offers complete support, including:

  • Assessment of your current and future needs, including recommendations for communication‐enabled process improvements.
  • Complete design, implementation and management of a communications solution fit to your organization.
  • Equipment and local service in one offering. You will have a single point of contact for all your communication needs.
  • Software upgrades and support.
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FOCUSED ON YOUR SUCCESS
Contact a business solution expert today.
They are familiar with the marketplace and needs of local businesses – small and large.
Your business is our business.
Our staff will set you in the right direction and keep you there as technology advances.
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Web Hosting with Paul Bunyan Net keeps your website right here with local hosting servers. We can also provide custom website design or maintenance services.

New websites, redesigns, add-ons and projects require a custom quote. Please contact us. We can go over the details of your project and schedule a free consultation if necessary. Maintenance and updates for content, graphic design, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and CGI programming can be done on an hourly basis.

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Web Hosting with Paul Bunyan Net keeps your website right here with local hosting servers. We can also provide custom website design, website maintenance services or you can use our Kopage Website Builder to build your website.
Web Hosting Packages include:
  • Business Package: 100 GB Disk Space, 200 GB Bandwidth, 50 E-mail Accounts, Kopage Website Builder (free upon request)
    Non-Profit Package: 20 GB Disk Space, 60 GB Bandwidth, 50 E-mail Accounts, Kopage Website Builder (free upon request)
    E-mail Only Package: 20 GB Disk Space, 60 GB Bandwidth, 10 E-mail Accounts
  • 5 MySQL Databases
  • 10 Sub Domains, 10 Parked Domains
  • PHP, Perl, SSI
  • AutoSSL for your domain (Comodo DV SSL certificate)
  • Edge Wave E-mail Filter
  • cPanel (Web Hosting control panel) with access to:
    • Help wizard, video tutorials and documentation
    • E-mail account management
    • Website statistics
    • File management, backups, FTP account management tools
    • Domain, subdomain and DNS management tools
    • Database management tools
    • Other security, monitoring, advanced tools and features
Web Hosting Services Monthly Rate Annual Rate
Web Hosting Business $30 $300
Non-Profit Hosting (Must have valid 501(c)3 non-profit tax I.D.) N/A $100
Kopage Website Builder - Free with Business or Non-Profit Hosting Account N/A N/A
E-mail Hosting (10 e-mail accounts plus DNS service) $15 $150
Custom Hosting or E-mail Packages Contact Us Contact Us
DNS Service Only* $10 $120
E-mail Filtering Only* (For e-mail hosted on non-Paul Bunyan Net servers) $30 $300
Dedicated IP $10 $120
* DNS Service & E-mail filtering are included for free with web hosting and e-mail hosting accounts.
** Annual hosting plans are non-refundable.
Web Design & Development (subject to availability) Rate
New websites, redesigns, add-ons and projects require a custom quote. Please contact us. We can go over the details of your project and schedule a free consultation if necessary. Contact Us
Maintenance and updates for content, graphic design, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and CGI programming can be done on an hourly basis. $75/hr.
* DNS Service & E-mail filtering are included for free with web hosting and e-mail hosting accounts.

There are two things that you need to do (in no particular order) to get your own domain name up and running with Paul Bunyan Net's Web Hosting service: Apply for Web Hosting service and purchase a domain name.

Applying for Web Hosting Service

If you have services from Paul Bunyan Communications, you can contact us to have Web Hosting added to your current account. If you do not any services with us:
  • Sign up at one of our local offices in Bemidji or Grand Rapids or;
  • You can call our office and we will fill out the application by phone and mail it to you for a signature.
FAX: 218-444-4621

Registering a Domain Name

You will need to choose and register a domain name and then "point" it to us. This may be done before or after setting up your Web Hosting account. However, your Web Hosting account will not work until this is done. If you are not familiar with this process or would like help, please contact us and we can help you.
Domain names can be found and purchased from GoDaddy, Namecheap, or any other domain name registrar. Typically a .com, .net, or .org domain name will cost $7 - $35 per year depending on the registrar. When registering your domain name, fill out the Owner, Administrative, and Billing contact information with your name or company's name and information. The Technical contact and Name Servers that you need are listed below. If you already have a domain name registered, just go to your registrar's website, login and change the Technical Contact and Name Servers to the one's below.

Technical Contact Information

  • Name: Host Master
  • Company: Paul Bunyan Net
  • Address: 1831 Anne St. NW
  • Address: Suite 210
  • City: Bemidji
  • State: MN
  • Zip: 56601
  • Phone: 218-444-1234
  • E-mail: hostmaster@paulbunyan.net

Name Servers

  • w2.paulbunyan.net
  • w3.paulbunyan.net
  • w6.paulbunyan.net

cPanel

Administrator cPanel access for creating and managing e-mail accounts, accessing stats, managing your domain and more
  • cpanel.yourdomain.com (Use your administrator username and password to login.)

FTP Settings

  • FTP Address: ftp://www.yourdomain.com
  • FTP Upload Directory: www

Mail Settings

For setting up e-mail client software on your computer or mobile device. (These settings work for most situations. If you run into trouble, please refer to your cPanel e-mail configuration settings or contact technical support.)
  • Incoming Mail Server
    mail.yourdomain.com
    POP3 Port: 995
    IMAP Port: 993
    Use SSL
  • Outgoing Mail Server
    mail.yourdomain.com
    SMTP Port: 465
    Use SSL & Authentication
  • Username
    Your full e-mail address
  • Password
    E-mail account password
Authentication with your e-mail address and password is required for all incoming and outgoing mail (IMAP or POP3 and SMTP).

Webmail & Managing Your E-mail Account

For accessing your e-mail from a web browser, changing your password and managing your account go to your webmail site at: webmail.yourdomain.com
There are webmail programs there for you to use. Choose the one you like the best. Your mail will be displayed in all:
  • Round Cube (easy to use with a clean interface)
  • Horde (more advanced features like calendar, tasks and notes plus a clean interface)

The Paul Bunyan Communications Bemidji Data Center provides an enterprise-level secure and reliable infrastructure while maintaining the personal attention of your local Cooperative. Whether you're seeking a primary, off-site, or multi-site colocation solution, you'll find all you need and more with the PBC Data Center. Need space by the rack unit, cabinet, or cage? No problem. We offer you flexibility so you can scale up as your business grows.

Maximum Security
  • 24-hour physical access to Data Center
  • Video surveillance and alarms
  • Locked cabinets
  • Equipment friendly fire suppression
  • Remote hands service
Power Redundancy
  • Redundant commercial feeds
  • Redundant backup generators
  • Redundant UPS
  • Carrier grade -48 VDC power plant
  • 120 VAC, 208 VAC, and 208 VAC Three Phase
Connectivity
  • Direct network connections keep your data secure and transfers fast!

For more information e-mail datacenter@paulbunyan.net or give us a call at 218-444-4638 or 800-276-8015.

FOCUSED ON YOUR SUCCESS
Contact a business solution expert today.
They are familiar with the marketplace and needs of local businesses – small and large.
Your business is our business.
Our staff will set you in the right direction and keep you there as technology advances.
MEET OUR PEOPLE

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