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Building a broadband network is a complex undertaking—and most likely the largest investment made in the communities you serve in generations. NRTC’s team of experts is ready to help you make thoughtful and well-informed decisions when pursuing the creation of your broadband business. 


DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR YOUR COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE 

Feasibility studies from NRTC are designed to be comprehensive in scope. Each study we complete is an effective financial infrastructure plan focused on the needs of your community, providing you with the full range of broadband network options and business scenarios that anticipate your customers’ needs, both now and for generations to come. 

When creating a member’s feasibility study, we adopt an expansive outlook and holistic posture—from route planning and exploration of available technologies to the capital investment required, current service pricing options in their competitive environment, revenue forecasts, ROI scenarios, affordability models, and much more. We perform the research that’s needed to understand all aspects of each community and devise strategies for meeting its needs.  


FULL ENGAGEMENT THAT DIGS DEEP BENEATH THE SURFACE 

There’s no such thing as a “one size fits all solution” when it comes to deploying a broadband network. Instead, NRTC works closely with our member’s leadership team, making them an active part of the process by soliciting input and insight into the plan, while presenting options and guidance, and educating them on the impacts and implications of the many variables. 

We consult with you and make you a partner in all technology, architecture, and design choices. Upon completion of your study, we deliver a comprehensive report, network maps, and a model. Based on our engagement, the feasibility study you receive is uniquely your own. Our approach is unbiased, and our recommendations are designed to address your situation—if we believe a broadband network isn’t the best choice for you today, we say so. 


A TRUSTED PARTNER THAT SUPPORTS YOUR COMMUNITY 

NRTC isn’t driven by profit and isn’t interested in simply selling you a network. As your partner and trusted advisor, we work closely with you to ensure the feasibility study you receive offers a deep understanding of the community and the network you want to build.

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Why Choose NRTC?

There are many providers out there who can help you develop, deploy and maintain your broadband network. But NRTC is different.

We understand that every network is unique, and there is no “one-size fits all” solution. We don’t have a specific network we’re trying to sell—we help you explore all available options to understand the potential effects each one can have on your business.

What’s more, NRTC is organized as a cooperative. That means that we are not driven by profit, but rather the long-term success of our members.

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The Latest News and Events

Supreme Court Will Hear Universal Service Case on March 26

The U.S. Supreme Court says that it will hear oral arguments on March 26 on the question of whether the FCC’s universal service fund (USF) contribution process is constitutional. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit last summer ruled that Congress should not have delegated the contributions system. The Sixth and 11th Circuits made conflicting rulings. Organizations including NTCA, NRECA, CFC and NRTC have filed friend-of-the-court briefs in favor of maintaining the current USF program.

NRTC Annual Meeting, Mobile Bundling Session at RTIME San Antonio

Curtis Knobloch, president of NRTC Mobile Solutions, will be one of the speakers at a Feb. 25 session covering mobile bundling solutions. The session is part of the agenda for NTCA’s RTIME 2025 conference and expo. Also on Feb. 25 at RTIME, NRTC will hold its annual meeting for telephone members.

CrowdFiber Working Closely With Members to Perfect CrowdControl

NRTC’s CrowdFiber is working with members to develop the final details of its CrowdControl features. Users can edit customer data files on the same screen with maps for several time-saving functions. CrowdFiber has posted a video of the first online demo/user suggestion session and is planning additional sessions.

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