Farmers Mutual Telephone Company ( FMTC ) was organized June 27, 1904 and incorporated in 1906. A group of 28 farmers and merchants realized the need for a telephone system for rural Okolona. The purpose of creating this company was "to put up equipment, maintain, and operate a system of telephone lines with central exchange for the benefit of its members." With this thought in mind, they purchased a one hundred drop switchboard fully wired with 15 drops installed. Poles were placed, wire was strung, phones were installed and an operator was hired. A membership fee of $1.00 per month was assessed and was used to pay for the equipment required to activate this communications system. With a common goal and the concentrated efforts of the members, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company was created. FMTC is a thriving rural telecommunications system offering a full line of communication services including local telephone services, as well as, affiliated company offerings for Internet, DSL, and long distance. Com Net ( 1994 ) provides SS7 network, caller name identification, and billing services.
Impact Network Solutions Inc. provides savings and service for the local dial tone needs of its clients. The firm operates as a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) in the state of Ohio. It offers a range of services, such as telephone systems, video conferencing, long distance, local service and data networking. Based in Lima, Ohio, the firm provides information and equipment to allow for maximum efficiency by sharing bandwidth for voice, data, and video applications. Additionally, Impact Network Solutions Inc. provides support for new or existing Novell and Windows NT networks.
Founded in 1895, Rochester Telephone Company, also known as RTC, is one of the leading telecommunications companies in Indiana that offers long-distance calling services for residential, commercial and industrial clients. It provides services for more than 9,800 access lines. The company also offers wireless Internet and digital and high-definition television services. It provides various service packages, as well as service and maintenance discounts. Rochester Telephone Company offers calling cards in various denominations that include speed dialing, directory assistance and re-origination services. It provides voice messaging and multiple greeting services for individuals and businesses. Additionally, the company offers e-mail and Web hosting space for its dial-up and broadband Internet service users.
