Consolidated Telephone Company

Through the cooperation of area residents consisting of farmers, businessmen and citizens, the Albany Mutual Telephone Association was established. The intent of the organization was to consolidate farmer-owned switcher lines and to purchase the Albany Telephone Company, with the idea of operating one telephone company on a cooperative basis. The cooperative is participating in several consortiums and joint ventures to provide a number of advanced services. These services consist of long distance, centralized equal access, Internet, cellular and PCS, interactive TV to schools throughout Central Minnesota, directory services and digital television. Albany Mutual Telephone Association operates the three exchanges of Albany, Freeport and New Munich, Minn., which include the communities of St. Anthony, St. Rosa and the surrounding areas. The cooperative serves approximately 3,450 access lines. All three exchanges are tied together via a fiber ring to assure continued operation, as well as a 250-mile toll network. Albany Mutual Telephone Association is headquartered in Albany, Minn.

West Central Telephone Association is one of the leading rural telephone cooperatives in the United States. Formed in 1950, the company offers a wide range of different products and services. Its main areas of operations are telephone, business services, Internet and television. It also offers value and special calling features, such as originating call management, smart screening, call screening and long distance options. Special customized solutions for broadband, digital television and construction services for the commercial clients are also available.

CTC is a leading provider of internet, television, phone, and IT services, catering specifically to rural areas in Northern Minnesota. With a commitment to excellence, CTC strives to deliver top-notch connectivity solutions to ensure residents in these remote locations stay connected and informed. Generated from their website's infomation