Member Driven.
Technology Focused.

We help members deliver advanced technology solutions across rural America.

broadband

Evaluating, designing and building broadband networks to meet member needs 

We help you deliver fast, reliable broadband to all your customers—no matter how remote. From technology evaluation to business modeling, right through construction and daily operations, you get the right model for providing high-speed service. Let us worry about managing complicated back-office systems like cloud storage, email servers and security. Our team takes care of the technology while you take care of your customers. 

managed services

Providing the tools and resources to maximize our members’ efficiency

Operations, billing, and customer care are vital for success. Many of our members are jumping into telecommunications for the first time, and we understand just how much work it takes to prepare for and successfully operate telecommunications networks. There are a multitude of things a new operator must manage, and we are here to help. Leverage our expert personnel and leading-edge products and services so your team can focus on taking care of your customers, improving your network, and growing your business. 

smart grid

Building a reliable, efficient, next-generation power system in rural America

With improved communication thanks to a faster flow of data with advanced metering infrastructures (AMI), you’ll know how and where your customers are using electricity. This knowledge reduces outages, gets power back online faster when outages do occur, and helps you run a more efficient utility. We can make life easier for everyone from the linemen in the field to technicians remotely monitoring systems to the manager planning deployment. Let us help you build the best network for your service territory, with demand management features, advanced analytics, and advanced, next-generation energy capabilities. 

mobile

Blazing fast data and voice service from coast to coast

Our members provide advanced mobile service in many very remote parts of the nation. These rural providers are serving their communities efficiently and affordably without having to build a single mile of wireless infrastructure, providing their customers top-notch smartphone and tablet use. Our turnkey private label Mobile Virtual Network Operator makes this possible. And our experienced wireless team means you’ll also get excellent and flexible back-office support.

Resources

The Latest News and Events

NRTC Annual Meeting: Technology, Policy, Markets and Customer Service

NRTC CEO Tim Bryan advised members not to worry too much about the current regulatory uncertainty around smart grid and broadband grant programs. “Technology drives the market and the market beats policy in the long run,” he said. He mentioned cases where technological advances have influenced investor decisions more influence than changing policy decisions. Also today (March 9), NRTC announced the reelection of three board members and selected new board officers for the next two years.

Congress and Commerce Department Begin Major BEAD Overhaul

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced today that his department will do a “rigorous review” of the BEAD program and look ways to streamline it for faster distribution of its $42.5 billion in funds for broadband construction. Also today, House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC, pictured) introduced a bill titled “SPEED for Bead” with similar goals for improving the program. NTCA and several other rural telecom industry associations have already expressed support for the Hudson legislation.

Webinar Recording – CrowdFiber Live: Unlock the Marketing Potential of CrowdFiber

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RUral Broadband Operations BENCHMARKING REPORT

We asked rural ISPs about their marketing, customer service and other operational tasks

In two earlier broadband benchmarking reports NRTC gathered the shared experiences of electric cooperatives deploying networks in rural areas to bridge gaps in connectivity throughout the nation. Our latest report surveys both telco and electric members about what it takes to maintain a successful broadband service to serve today’s rural consumers.

NRTC members with this report offer insights into where they see opportunities to expand their business and where they see challenges to achieving their goals. The ongoing goal for our broadband surveys is to archive member experiences and help all rural ISPs make solid business decisions.

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