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# Oregon Community Launches Gorgeous Broadband
- URL: https://broadbandbreakfast.com/oregon-community-launches-gorgeous-broadband/
- Published: 2026-09-24T20:10:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T21:47:04.000Z
- Description: The Dalles resident will receive fiber broadband service.
- Author: Corryn D'Attaray
- Tags: #with-siderail, Gorgeous Broadband, Oregon, Washington, September, The Dalles, QLife Network, Liz Lance, Wasco County, Northern Waco County People's Utility District, Mid-Columbia, BEAD

WASHINGTON Sept. 24, 2026 – Gorgeous Broadband launched on Sept. 22, offering a new community‑owned residential fiber service in The Dalles, Oregon.

With almost 16,000 people, The Dalles population is [the largest city ](https://brettstomps.com/explore/the-dalles-or/?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com)along the Oregon side of the Columbia River and yet historically, like [many rural areas](https://broadbandbreakfast.com/middle-mile-advocate-says-rural-areas-need-fiber-connectivity/), has never had reliable, high-speed internet. 

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“The expansion of our fiber network and the launch of Gorgeous Broadband are significant milestones,” [QLife Network Executive](https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/gorgeous-broadband-launches-bringing-affordable-high-speed-internet-to-td?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com) Director **Liz Lance** stated. 

For context, QLife Network is [an intergovernmental agency](https://www.telecompetitor.com/community-owned-gorgeous-broadband-launches-in-the-dalles-oregon/?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com) that was created in 2001 and formed by The Dalles, Wasco County, and Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District (PUD). QLife also serves as the main provider of high-speed broadband in the Mid-Columbia region. 

Yet these services were reserved for large businesses and institutions– leaving the community with no dedicated residential provider. 

However, after QLife, along with [several other providers](https://broadbandbreakfast.com/astound-broadband-declines-90-6-million-in-bead-awards-from-oregon/) in the state, [rejected BEAD awards](https://broadbandbreakfast.com/oregon-moves-forward-on-bead-contracts-but-astound-backs-out/), the company saw fit to make stronger residential efforts.

Currently, QLife’s launch of Gorgeous Broadband aims to begin deploying its network to reach [about 2,750 households](https://gorgenewscenter.com/2026/09/22/gorgeous-broadband-launches-in-the-dalles/?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com). Thus, ultimately serving almost 25,000 customers in the county. 

Area residents will then have the opportunity to select amongst various packages starting from under $70 per month. They can additionally register their address to [receive priority construction](https://gorgeousbroadband.org/?ref=broadbandbreakfast.com) and service updates.

From there QLife Network seeks to continuously expand Gorgeous Broadband with the help of the Northern Wasco County PUD management.