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 Okay, 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. One hundred forty-four homes would benefit from our service to improve learning online, working from home, remote health care, and promoting a higher quality of life.

EVIDENCE

None

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

Okay is a small rural community in Northeast Oklahoma with a population of 521. The poverty level is 22.6%. Okay has a diverse ethnic group of White, Native American, Hispanic, and African American residents. There are 301 homes, 11 businesses, and one consolidated school. The economy of Okay employs 212 people.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

We have already approached the city council, many of them were familiar with our service outside city limits; they overwhelmingly approved LRTC's FTTH to Okay. We will send postcards, use signage 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