Lake Region Technology & Communications

PROJECT PURPOSE

Lake Region Technology & Communications (LRTC) would like to build its fiber to the home (FTTH) in Porter, 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. Two hundred sixty-six homes, eighteen businesses, and one school 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

Porter is located in Northeast Oklahoma, consisting of 566 people, 267 homes, 18 businesses, including a state tag agent and a post office. The city has a poverty rate of 17.5 %. The town has diverse ethnic groups; White, American Indian, Hispanic, and African American. Like all small, rural cities in Oklahoma, Porter had its fair share of problems during the pandemic. At the top of that list was no affordable, fast, reliable internet to stay connected with the world to work, learn and visit as healthy as possible.

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 Porter. 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