Lake Region Technology & Communications

PROJECT PURPOSE

Lake Region Technology & Communications (LRTC) would like to build its fiber to the home (FTTH) in the city of Wagoner, Ok. We currently offer internet, home phone, and television service to the town's borders on our electric distribution lines. We provide a complete fiber network with matched-up and download speeds from 100 to 1000 Mbps. Over 3,497 homes and 200 businesses would benefit from our service to improve learning online, working from home, remote health care, and promoting a higher quality of life. Our project is shovel-ready.

EVIDENCE

None

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

Wagoner is a beautiful city with a population of 8,920 located in Northeast Ok. It is the gateway to Fort Gibson Lake. It has a hospital and several healthcare facilities. Wagoner has a poverty rate of 20.5%. Wagoner has diverse ethnic groups that include Native American, White, Hispanic, African American, Asian, and many others. The citizens of Wagoner suffered in the pandemic for a lack of high-speed, reliable internet. There are currently two aged-out copper networks that are the only options for much of the city. LRTC is shovel-ready to take on this endeavor.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

We have already approached the city council, many of them were familiar with our service outside city limits. We will send postcards, use signage, print, radio ads and even knock on doors to encourage sign-ups. Once construction begins, take rates will soar. That has been LRTC's experience in the past.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

Able to continue operation without additional funding from the State of Oklahoma